01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC017593
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 1
- Postcode
- EH49 7EZ
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 28 April 2026 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company Linlithgow Heritage Trust SC130067
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Linlithgow Heritage Trust operates Linlithgow Museum, a fully accredited, local, independent , volunteer led museum situated in the heart of the historic town of Linlithgow. It comprises three galleries featuring the story of the Royal Burgh, its history, trades and industries and life on the Loch. The fourth gallery is our Community Space used to mount temporary revolving exhibitions curated by local people and organisations. Children's activities themed around the objects and exhibitions are provided together with school visits, reminiscence sessions and events. With the exception of one part time member of staff, our volunteers fill many roles including front of house, collection care, education visits, events, and fund raising. The museum welcome over 6000 visitors a year from all over the world.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The Trust’s purposes are to advance and promote the education of the general public, and in particular the inhabitants of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, the Parish of Linlithgow, the Environs of the said Burgh and Parish and the links of the said Burgh and Parish, with other places wheresoever situate, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating voluntary organisations, local authorities and other bodies of whatever status together with the inhabitants in a common effort to establish and maintain a Museum, to be called the Linlithgow Museum
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £80,284 | £73,051 | 1 | 12 January 2026 |
| 31 March 2024 | £72,964 | £95,488 | 1 | 18 December 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £85,057 | £117,318 | 1 | 23 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £87,129 | £83,054 | 1 | 8 December 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £50,749 | £23,182 | 1 | 5 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
- Linlithgow Partnership Centre, Tam Dalyell House, 93 High Street, Linlithgow, West Lothian
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.linlithgowmuseum.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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