Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is encouraging businesses across Stirling to apply for up to £20,000 of funding to improve their premises.

Stirling Council’s Premises Improvement Grant supports the growth of local businesses by improving the local environment and energy efficiency, as well as raising the profile of the area’s city, towns and villages.

From a total funding pot of £200,000, eligible businesses can apply for grants between £2,000 and £20,000.

Alasdair McConnell, commercial surveyor in Shepherd’s Stirling office, said: “In a challenging market, schemes like this make a real difference by enabling businesses to carry out essential improvements that might otherwise be unaffordable.

Refurbished premises not only support the occupier but also enhance the appearance and perception of the surrounding area, helping to drive footfall and wider commercial activity.

Additionally, the energy efficiency element helps cut running costs, making the buildings more future-ready, and plays a part in supporting Scotland’s move towards net zero.”

The grants aim to deliver a wide range of benefits including: additional footfall to key commercial areas, improvements to buildings and public spaces; a boost to civic pride and community wellbeing; reduced carbon emissions; and enhanced commercial confidence leading to increased inward investment.

Priority will be given to projects which require funding for capital expenditure, to improve the external appearance of the local business, raising the profile of the local area supporting economic growth and to improve carbon emissions through energy efficiency measures, reducing energy costs and supporting business resilience.

Stirling businesses requiring commercial property advice can contact Shepherd Chartered Surveyors and for help making their refurbishment as energy efficient as possible, can contact Hardies Property and Construction Consultants.

The closing date for applications is Friday the 8th of August 2025.