Rural Scotland Grants

Green Grants for Rural Scotland — £18,000 Package vs Other Options

Rural and island properties in Scotland have access to the country's most valuable green grant: the HES rural heat pump package worth £18,000 total (£9,000 grant + £9,000 interest-free loan). This significantly exceeds the standard package and makes heat pumps highly affordable for off-gas rural homes.

Clear Winner: HES Rural Package

Standard HES Package

£15,000

£7,500 grant + £7,500 loan

Rural/Island HES Package

£18,000

£9,000 grant + £9,000 loan

+£3,000 vs standard

What Qualifies as Rural?

Rural designation applies to properties:

In rural areas defined by Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification
On Scottish islands (Orkney, Shetland, Hebrides, etc.)
Not connected to mains gas (oil, LPG, electric heating)

Call 0141 230 0198 to check if your property qualifies for the rural uplift.

Why the Rural Uplift Exists

Rural properties typically face:

Higher installation costs (logistics, distance, site access)
Reliance on expensive fuels (oil, LPG)
No access to mains gas (no cheap heating alternative)

The rural uplift recognises these challenges and provides maximum support where heat pumps deliver the biggest impact.

Maximum Rural Package (Stacking)

Rural properties can combine multiple grants for maximum value:

HES rural heat pump£18,000

0% VAT solar (4kWp)~£700

SEG registration (ongoing)£200-400/year

Total first-year support£18,700+

Access the Maximum Rural Package

We assess every rural property for full grant eligibility and deliver the complete installation package. Free assessment, no obligation.

Call 0141 230 0198