Young Scot Awards 2010

Historic Scotland sponsor the heritage award

Historic Scotland is pleased to once again sponsor the Heritage award which, year after year, pays tribute to those who have worked hard to protect and maintain Scotland’s historic environment.

Now in its fifth year, the Young Scot Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland’s young people. Young Scot is looking for young people that have made a positive difference: unsung heroes who are worthy of recognition; young people who have improved their community and/or Scotland; or young Scots who have been an inspiration to Scotland and its people.

Winner of the Young Scot Heritage Award 2009

Last year a young apprentice who has worked on some of Scotland’s most well-known historic buildings was named as the Young Scot Heritage Award winner 2009.

Mark Nevin (21) from East Calder collected the award at the star studded ceremony in Glasgow on April 9.

What started as a two week trial working for his master painter dad John led to Mark achieving an incredible amount in a very short time.

Mark said: “I wanted to join the army like my older brother John Paul but I went to work for my dad for a fortnight and I was hooked. He took me on as an apprentice and I took extra classes in graining and marbling.

“Scotland’s heritage is very important. I am passionate about my work, It would be a shame if 500 years of painting skills were lost. It’s up to us to pass them on.”

Mark has worked on the internationally renowned Dumfries House in Ayrshire, which was saved for the nation by a consortium lead by HRH the Duke of Rothesay, having previously helped to preserve Hopetoun House, Castle Menzies and the National Galleries of Scotland.

The two other finalists in the Heritage category were the Open Doors Media Project in Port Glasgow and the Dicks Hill Youth History and Regeneration Project, Stranraer.

For more information about the award, visit the official Young Scots website.