# Thirlestane Castle Trust

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC011491
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
- **Registered:** Dec. 1, 1983
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC011491


## Contact

- **Address:** Princes Exchange, 1 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH3 9EE
- **Website:** www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

**What the charity does:** Thirlestane Castle Trust is a charity established to care for and secure the long-term future of Thirlestane Castle, grounds and its collections. Funds from donations, plus event and visitor income goes directly to helping preserve the building and its unique history and heritage, for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £805183 | £715135 | — | 15 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £616357 | £645124 | — | 11 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1477148 | £1509322 | — | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £497663 | £432099 | — | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £325774 | £286604 | — | 6 |