Section 12 Development and understanding of matters of historic, etc. interest: grants and loansI1

After section 45 of the 1979 Act insert—

“Development and understanding of matters of historic, etc. interest: grants and loans

45A

(1)

The Scottish Ministers may make grants or loans for the purpose of defraying in whole or in part any expenditure incurred, or to be incurred—

(a)

in or in connection with;

(b)

with a view to the promotion of,

the development or understanding of matters of historic, architectural, traditional, artistic or archaeological interest.

(2)

A grant or loan under this section may be made subject to such conditions (including conditions as to repayment) as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.

(3)

Without prejudice to any powers of the Scottish Ministers under any enactment (including this Act), the total amount of grants and loans which may be made under this section must not exceed £100,000 in any one year period.”.