Project of the Week 12.

Kinghorn Town Hall before restoration. Credit: Fife Historic Buildings Trust.

Kinghorn Town Hall after restoration. Credit: Fife Historic Buildings Trust.

The master bedroom at Kinghorn Town Hall. Credit: Fife Historic Buildings Trust.

After suffering fire damage in the late 1980s, Kinghorn Town Hall was boarded up. 🏚

Now, thanks to Fife Historic Buildings Trust, the building has been converted into a holiday let, providing a special place to stay and experience Fife. #AHF50

Read more: 👇
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Architectural Heritage Fund: 50 Years of Reimagining Heritage Rachel O’Grady reviews a travelling exhibition showcasing the work of a charity dedicated to breathing new life into empty or derelict historic buildings

Many thanks to Rachel O'Grady for coming along to our AHF: 50 Years of Reimagining Heritage exhibition at Riddel’s Warehouse, Belfast, in February.

You can read a review of the exhibition in @news.architectsjournal.co.uk now:
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/practice/cul...

#AHF50 #Heritage #Exhibition

Project of the Week 11.

The front of Gardyne’s Land before restoration. Credit: Tayside Building Preservation Trust.

Gardyne’s Land today, sitting in the centre of Dundee’s high street. Credit: Lara Carbone.

One of the bedrooms inside Dundee Backpackers Hostel. Credit: Lara Carbone.

How do you breathe new life into a group of historic buildings on the high street?

When Tayside Building Preservation Trust secured ownership of Gardyne’s Land, they set out to transform the complex into affordable visitor accommodation in the heart of Dundee. 👇 #AHF50
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The exterior of 12 Claremont, Hastings. Credit: Hastings Commons.

🚨 We have published our March 2026 newsletter!

This issue includes:
- A round-up of the latest news in #Heritage regeneration.
- A guest article from Hastings Commons about 12 Claremont.
- Some updates about our #AHF50 touring exhibition.

Read it here: ⬇️
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Project of the Week 10.

The interior of Rothesay’s Victorian Toilets. Credit: National Transport Trust.

The urinals, made of porcelain and green marble, inside Rothesay’s Victorian Toilets. Credit: Niall Murphy.

Close up of elaborate mosaics and ceramic tiling inside Rothesay’s Victorian Toilets. Credit: Niall Murphy.

In the 90s, Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust undertook a unique project to bring this ornate set of gentlemen’s toilets back into use.

Rothesay's Victorian Toilets have since become one of the island’s most popular visitor attractions - we can see why! #AHF50 👇
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Project of the Week 9.

The buildings at New Lanark before restoration. Credit: New Lanark Trust.

New Lanark Visitor Centre today. Credit: New Lanark Trust.

New Lanark Visitor Centre today. Credit: New Lanark Trust.

Our next Project of the Week for #AHF50 is the beautiful New Lanark, a unique cotton spinning mill village that has undergone an ambitious programme of revitalisation and is now ‘a thriving community, visitor destination and World Heritage Site.’

Find out more: ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...

We are delighted to be at the @heritagealliance.bsky.social's Heritage Day 2026 today. #HeritageConnects

Our CEO @memckeague.bsky.social delivered a Sector Spotlight this afternoon, with a focus on the AHF's 50 Years of Community Impact. #AHF50

Project of the Week 8.

16 and 18 Calton Hill before restoration. Courtesy of Scottish Historic Buildings Trust.

16 and 18 Calton Hill after restoration. Courtesy of Scottish Historic Buildings Trust.

The front of 16 and 18 Calton Hill after restoration, alongside the neighbouring 14 Calton Hill, which was sympathetically rebuilt having been demolished. Courtesy of Scottish Historic Buildings Trust.

Today, we’re going back to the 70s to bring you one of the earliest #AHFsupported projects in Scotland!

Saved from demolition, this 18th-century tenement was later purchased by Cockburn Conservation Trust, restored to its former glory & sold as flats. #AHF50

More: ⬇️
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Project of the Week 7.

Historic photo of Culmore Fort.

Culmore Fort after restoration. Credit: Elyse Kennedy.

Culmore Fort after restoration. Credit: Elyse Kennedy.

#AHF50 Project of the Week: Culmore Fort.

This historic fort has been restored for community use, accommodating youth mental health services & hosting meetings for a variety of organisations – a vital resource nestled in this unique part of the village's history.

⬇️
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Project of the Week 6.

The exterior of The Woolstore before. Credit: Caledon Regeneration Partnership.

The exterior of The Woolstore after. Credit: Mark Hackett.

The interior of the restored Woolstore. Credit: Mark Hackett.

From a derelict former wool store to a bustling childcare facility ‘busy with little feet running around it’ – The Woolstore has been given a new lease of life that is ‘helping to shape the little minds of Caledon and surrounding areas.’ #AHF50

Read more: ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...

Did you catch our NI Development Manager, Rita Harkin, on BBC Radio Ulster’s Your Place and Mine last Saturday? A great discussion about our #AHF50 exhibition and the inspiring #Heritage projects showcased.

🎧 If you missed it, catch up here (starts at 47:50):
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Project of the Week 5.

The exterior of The Court House, Bangor, during restoration.

The exterior of The Court House, Bangor, after restoration.

People queuing up to get inside The Court House, Bangor, which is now alive with activity.

"It’s wonderful to see such a historic building buzzing with life again."

Having once served as a bank & a Court of Petty Sessions, The Court House has now become Bangor's home of live music and the arts.

Discover more about our fifth Project of the Week for #AHF50:
ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...

Project of the Week 4.

A historic photograph of Gracehill Old School. Credit: Gracehill Old School Trust.

Gracehill Old School after restoration. Credit: Gracehill Old School Trust.

Celebrations for #AHF50 continue with our next Project of the Week, Gracehill Old School.

Following a fire, this former school was left vacant in 1999. What ensued was a campaign to restore it for the benefit of tourists, visitors & the local community.

Read more: 👇
ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...

There is v little in life more satisfying than getting your hands at last on something you've written or edited, & boy was I thrilled at the end of a long day to flip through this beautiful catalogue filled w stories & photos & essays for #AHF50 Years of Reimagining Heritage, opening tomorrow!

A map showing AHF-supported projects dotted across Northern Ireland.

The interior of Riddel’s Warehouse, Belfast. Credit: Joe Laverty.

A performance at The Court House, Bangor.

The exterior of The Woolstore, Caledon. Credit: Mark Hackett.

Belfast is the first stop!

We’re launching our 50th Anniversary UK tour this week at Riddel’s Warehouse on the 6th of February. See 50 years of heritage-led regeneration before the exhibition heads to Glasgow, Cardiff, and London.

#AHF50 #Belfast #Heritage @riddelswarehouse.bsky.social

Project of the Week 3.

The text Lissan House, Cookstown, underneath an image of Lissan House in the 1800s, taken from the Lissan House Archives.

The text Lissan House, Cookstown, underneath an image of the exterior of Lissan House today. Photo credit: Michael O'Connell.

The text Lissan House, Cookstown, underneath an image of a volunteer guide doing a tour of Lissan House.

#AHF50 Project of the Week 3: Lissan House.

This enchanting country residence is one of Northern Ireland’s most significant historic houses.

After being gifted to a newly formed trust in 2006 & undergoing restoration, today it is an entirely volunteer-run attraction.
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Project of the Week 2.

A picture of the exterior of one of Whaley’s Buildings, Armagh, before restoration. Credit - Hearth Historic Buildings Trust.

A picture of the exterior of one of Whaley’s Buildings, Armagh, after restoration. Credit - Bryan Rutledge.

Project of the Week 2 for #AHF50: Whaley’s Buildings.

The 1990s saw the revival of this collection of 18th-century houses, when @hearthni.bsky.social stepped in to undertake the complex task of saving them from dereliction.

Learn more: ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...

Pictured here is the exterior of The Briggait, Glasgow, one of the venues for our upcoming travelling exhibition: 50 Years of Reimagining Heritage.

🚨 Our January 2026 newsletter is out now!

This special #AHF50 issue includes:
- An early look at the next Project of the Week.
- A spotlight on AHF-supported projects from the past, present & future.
- More info about what's still to come this year!

Read it here: ⬇️
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We’ve launched our 50th year at Garrison Chapel! 🏛️ A fantastic evening celebrating 5 decades of rescuing historic buildings with Baroness Twycross & Ros Kerslake CBE.

Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players for making it possible!

#AHF50 #Heritage #UKHistory

To mark our 50th Anniversary, we are highlighting 50 transformative projects throughout 2026! Make sure to check back on our website and keep an eye on our socials each week to see the latest story of heritage-led renewal!

Learn more about the first project below. #AHF50 (1/2)

Our 50th-anniversary celebrations are made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the #NationalLottery players. We are grateful for their generous support in helping us celebrate this milestone. (4/4)

#AHF50 #HeritageRegeneration #BuiltEnvironment #UKArchitecture