This year’s shortlisted projects feature major place-making investments, employability initiatives, and activities delivered by community groups and arts organisations in both urban and rural contexts.
Shapinsay Shortlisted in 2023 SURF Awards
Shopping Local
“We know there is no quick fix but unless we start now, then we won’t be able to halt the accelerated decline of recent years we’ve seen already in too many communities across Scotland.” Claire Baker MSP
“The SURF Awards represent a way in which communities across Scotland can examine their journey and achievements”
In 2018 two community projects in Orkney were winners: Papay Community Cooperative and Westray
Funding For Regeneration: Heritage & Place
Grants up to £1.5m could be available in a scheme from Historic Environment Scotland
Shortlist for SURF 2020 Awards
“The care and compassion shown by these communities is inspiring and will help us to emerge from the COVID -19 pandemic stronger and even more together.”
Orkney Success at the SURF Awards
Two projects from Orkney are celebrating their success winning in this year’s SURF awards.
Team Stromness Scoop Silver Jubilee Cup
“This remarkable ‘place-based’ approach could be used as a blueprint to revive declining towns across the country.”
