Funding

View of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum from Argyle Street

Funding for the restoration of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Muse​um came from a variety of sources.

A total of £35 million was raised. 
 

The Heritage Lottery fund provided £12.8 million, which was the biggest grant made in Scotland. 

Glasgow City Council and the European Regional Development Fund set aside £12 million.

The Kelvingrove Refurbishment Appeal Trust (chaired by Lord Macfarlane) was set up to raise £5 million through sponsorship and fundraising, and raised a total of over £12.75 million.

Historic Scotland donated £500,000.

Scottish Natural Heritage contributed £371,000 towards the project.​

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