# Scott Skinner Memorial Statue

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052673
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Unincorporated association
- **Registered:** July 11, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052673


## Contact

- **Address:** Inchgar, 58 Grant Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
- **Postcode:** AB31 5UU



## Activities

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

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

**What the charity does:** Charity is primarily set up to raise funds to erect a statue in Banchory (Scott Skinners birthplace) as a permanent commemoration of his l.ife and works.

**Objectives:** 2	Aims and Objects:  To ensure that the heritage, history and musical legacy of James Scott Skinner (1843-1927) is preserved in his home town of Banchory and on Royal Deeside. to commemorate his musical influence, life and work at home and abroad. and to ensure that his legacy is remembered by future generations.    James Scott Skinner (known as the Strathspey King) was a renowned violinist, fiddler and composer. He is one of the most influential fiddlers in Scottish traditional music.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeenshire
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £0 | £0 |  -  | 0 |  |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £11842 | £650 |  -  | 0 |  |