# The Court of the Deacons Of The Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC044893
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 29, 2014
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044893


## Contact

- **Address:** 56 Braehead Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian
- **Postcode:** EH49 6DY
- **Website:** www.linlithgowmarches.org



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'

**What the charity does:** The Court of the Deacons of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow is responsible for the fundraising and organisation of the Annual Riding of the Towns Marches, in accordance with ancient customs. We engage with local schools and youth groups to continue to educate the Towns young people of the history and importance of the ancient traditions.

**Objectives:** The Court is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are the (1) advancement of citizenship and community development, and (2) the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** West Lothian
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2025 | £117035 | £105913 |  -  | 0 | [PDF](/sc/SC044893/files/2025-09-30-accounts.pdf) (1.0 MB) |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £106615 | £89282 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £103039 | £83331 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £71782 | £72132 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £22695 | £17145 |  -  | 0 |  |