million from the Big Lottery Fund and further grants from the Robertson Trust and Historic Environment Scotland. Bridgend farm opened as a community centre on 24 March 2018. Restoration The design was developed over years of consultation with BIG and the wider community. This involved community-led design workshops and focus group discussions. The intention was a sympathetic restoration, reinstating traditional historic features such as the chimney stacks and sash and case windows. It included the addition of four community workshops which were built to look like traditional farm stable barns. The Farmhouse was kept true to its original structure, and many internal features such as timber roof beams, the window shutter panels, and original staircase and handrail being retained. Malcolm Fraser was the architect of the Bridgend Farmhouse restoration, with the design completed by Malcolm Fraser Architects and delivered by Halliday Fraser Munro, The design team was completed by quantity surveyors David Adamson Group, structural engineers Elliot & Co, services engineer Harley Haddow and project manager Graham Harper. Cornhill Building Services were engaged as the main contractors and, with assistance from BIG volunteers in charring and cladding on the workshops, painting and decorating, and building and installing furniture and features, delivered the restored farmhouse to the project in late 2017. In January 2019 the project was commended for a RIBA MacEwan Award in architecture for 'the common good'. History of Bridgend Farmhouse is available at the Edinburgh Capital Collections archive and there is an extensive selection of interviews, recordings, photos and stories collected during the Place, Work, Folk community history project in 2017-2019 available here Aims The project aims to expand opportunities for learning, healthy eating and exercise to people of all ages living in the nearby estates of Craigmillar, Niddrie, Inch, Moredun and surrounding area. Specifically the project aims to advance: Development opportunities in the surrounding communities. Specifically it seeks to improve citizenship skills. It aims to provide opportunities for volunteers and to provide education and training in outdoor skills and improve understanding of the environment. Healthy living, promoting healthier lifestyle choices to improve physical and psychological health. It also aims to reduce social isolation by providing a welcoming social environment Understanding of the history of the area and its heritage. Equality of opportunity and promotion of diversity. Awareness and increased use of Craigmillar Castle park, and provide education about and increase awareness of biodiversity and protection of the