# Society Of Antiquaries Of Scotland

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC010440
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- **Registered:** Jan. 24, 1902
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC010440


## Contact

- **Address:** National Museum Of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH1 1JF
- **Website:** www.socantscot.org



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals','It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone.

**Beneficiaries:** 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

**Objectives:** The purpose of the Society shall be the study of the Antiquities and History of Scotland, more especially by means of Archaeological Research.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** City of Edinburgh
- **Geographical spread:** Operations cover all or most of Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | £911051 | £932114 |  -  | 12 |  |
| May 31, 2024 | £715675 | £796209 |  -  | 10 |  |
| May 31, 2023 | £759952 | £874303 |  -  | 11 |  |
| May 31, 2022 | £566054 | £688407 |  -  | 11 |  |
| May 31, 2021 | £526538 | £661118 |  -  | 11 |  |