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Sunart Heritage Hub

Conversion of the former Strontian Church of Scotland into a Heritage Hub. The hub will house a varied heritage collection based in and around the Sunart area which has been gathered and donated by a number of people over the years

The company was established in 2007 to enable the local community to acquire the land and amenities being sold by the Scottish Government under the Land Reform Act 2003. We believe that community-owned organisations are best placed to serve the needs of their local area, and being able to own and manage local amenities allows us to improve the economic, environmental, social and cultural life of all those living, working and visiting each area. To that end, we have successfully purchased several sites and buildings in the Sunart area and are in the process of developing these for the benefit of the local community

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The Heritage Hub

Every community has a story to tell. The Heritage Hub will ensure that the story of Sunart is preserved, celebrated and shared for generations to come.

We are raising funds to transform the former Church of Scotland in Strontian into a vibrant Heritage Hub—a welcoming space where the history, culture and people of Sunart can be brought together under one roof.

Over many years, local residents have generously donated and collected an extraordinary range of artefacts, photographs, documents and memorabilia that tell the story of our area. These precious items deserve a permanent home where they can be cared for, displayed and enjoyed by everyone. The Heritage Hub will not only safeguard our shared heritage but also create a place where local people, schools and visitors can discover and celebrate the rich history of Sunart.

Before work can begin, we are carrying out architectural and structural surveys to establish the cost of converting the building. We will then apply for funding from a range of grant-giving organisations. While we are hopeful of securing significant support, these funders expect to see strong evidence that the local community believes in the project and is willing to invest in it too.

That is why we are asking for your help.

Every donation, large or small, brings us one step closer to making the Heritage Hub a reality. Your support will not only help fund the restoration of this historic building but will also demonstrate the community’s commitment to preserving the heritage that makes Sunart such a special place.

Subject to securing the necessary funding, we hope to begin the conversion in 2027, with the project expected to take around 18 months to complete.

Although the church is owned by the Sunart Community Company, the Heritage Hub project is being driven by a dedicated team of local volunteers who are passionate about protecting our history and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

Please help us turn this vision into reality.

By making a donation today, you are helping to preserve the stories, memories and heritage of Sunart for your children, grandchildren and everyone who calls this remarkable place home and who take the time to visit. Together, we can create a lasting legacy that will inspire pride in our community for many years to come.

Thank you for supporting the Heritage Hub and helping to keep Sunart’s story alive.

To find out more about the project, or to make a donation, please visit:

https://sunartcommunitycompany.co.uk/dualchas-sunart-heritage-group-new

Donation summary

Total
£160.00
Online
£160.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£160.00
Fundraisers
£0.00

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