Private company

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

Logo: socantscot.org4

Senior antiquarian body of Scotland

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the senior antiquarian body of Scotland, with its headquarters in the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The Society's aim is to promote the cultural heritage of Scotland.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1780Founded1
  • Industryhigher education1
  • HeadquartersEdinburgh1
  • Websitewww.socantscot.org
  • Legal formcharitable organization1
  • LEI213800LRPVODR4GPFQ303
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND, EH1 1JF Edinburgh, United Kingdom3
  • Registered withScottish Charity Regulator, SC0104403
Scottish National Portrait Gallery - crest above Society of Antiquaries entrance
Photo: Brian McNeil, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons5

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the senior antiquarian body of Scotland, with its headquarters in the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The Society's aim is to promote the cultural heritage of Scotland.2

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1780Founded Founded1