01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC001723
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 15
- Postcode
- EH22 3LL
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Archaeology Scotland is the leading independent charity working to inspire people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland' archaeological heritage.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- People with disabilities or health problems
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the company shall be to advance education for the public benefit in the study and practice of archaeology and thereby secure the archaeological heritage of Scotland for its people.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £775,953 | £690,339 | 15 | 27 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £712,774 | £688,941 | 15 | 19 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £601,107 | £726,947 | 15 | 26 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £589,160 | £648,315 | 15 | 19 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £683,546 | £571,831 | 15 | 22 December 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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