Huge cash boost for the restoration of a historic building in Clydesdale

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Restoration plans for an historic Clydesdale building received a massive cash boost.Funding has been secured for restoring Carluke’s High Mill, and the cash has been awarded by the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) which is delivered by the Scottish Government in partnership with COSLA and local councils.The RCGF is aimed at supporting locally-developed regeneration projects that involve local communities and help tackle inequalities and provide growth in deprived, disadvantaged and rural communities across the country.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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This investment will revitalise local communities by creating jobs and growing the local economy through this ambitious and innovative project.“I am delighted that the council was able to play a significant role in securing this award as the project will offer a bespoke