Riona McMorrow

Riona joined the AHF as Head of Grants in September 2024. She is responsible for overseeing the AHF’s core grant-funded programmes across the UK.

Riona has a wide range of experience, having worked in a variety of diverse roles across the heritage sector for 20 years. As an archaeologist, she worked with learning teams at the National Library of Ireland and at Archaeology Scotland. She also spent seven years in a number of different roles at the National Lottery Heritage Fund, including as the Head of Investment for the Scotland Team. Riona came to the AHF from Historic Environment Scotland, where she was Deputy Head of World Heritage.