The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust

Constitutional objectives

3.1 The Trust exists to care for and make accessible the finds of Scottish Crannog dwellers for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all who are interested in archaeology, Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life (the “Community”) demonstrating how the crannog dwellers stories are a defining significant thread in the fabric of Scotland’s rich heritage, with the following Charitable Purposes ('the Charitable Purposes'): 3.1.1the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science We do this by collecting, researching, cataloguing, caring for and making accessible the archaeological finds, knowledge, crafts and skills relating to Scottish Crannogs and prehistoric life in Scotland for the benefit, enjoyment, education and inspiration of all. 3.1.2the advancement of education We do this by increasing and disseminating knowledge and understanding of the Iron Age and its people by providing, managing, and developing a sustainable museum, undertaking experimental archaeology projects and by providing interactive visitor experiences that are inclusive, diverse, environmentally responsible and which deepen visitors’ understanding of crannog-dwellers’ lives. 3.1.3the advancement of citizenship or community development We do this by working in partnership with diverse groups, including voluntary, educational and not-for-profit groups, whose members do not always feel fully integrated into society. Together we use the Scottish Crannog Centre’s resources to create safe spaces in which people can move towards making a more positive contribution to their communities and to flourish as individuals.