What is Dalkeith THI and CARS?

The Dalkeith Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) has been developed by Midlothian Council and Dalkeith Business Renewal.  The project is jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic Scotland, Midlothian Council and Dalkeith Business Renewal.

The formal launch of the Dalkeith THI and CARS took place on Thursday 15^th April 2010 with a week long series of events.

The Dalkeith THI and CARS is a three year (possibly extended to 5) regeneration scheme now in its second year which will improve historic buildings in Dalkeith through grant aid for the repair and enhancement of building frontages, shop fronts and improvements to the public realm.

The project aims to conserve and improve the medieval core of the town in the High Street and includes work to its key buildings as well as improving the public realm.  The buildings which could be improved include, 1-3 Musselburgh Road, the Cross Keys Hotel, The Tolbooth and various other blocks within the High Street.

A Townscape Heritage Initiative and Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme are jointly funded grant programmes that provide money for regenerating towns and enhancing the appearance of Conservation Areas through the repair of historic buildings and spaces.

How Does it Work?

The Heritage Lottery Fund(HLF) gives a grant to a local partnership managing a “Common Fund”. This contains funds from HLF, Historic Scotland, Midlothian Council and Dalkeith Business Renewal.

The Partnership has agreed the priority projects and buildings within the Dalkeith THI and CARS and is keen to discuss with owners and tenants of these eligible buildings how to take grant applications forward.

How much money is available?

The Dalkeith THI and CARS Common Fund amounts to £1.9m and with owners contributions this amounts to £2.5m.