Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
- £1,882
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
- £3,516
- Registered charity number
- SC006204
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
- Website
- www.ehrss.org.uk
Quick answer
What does Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society do?
Our aim is to continue the tradition of playing fiddle music and we perform several concerts each year, including our annual concert in the Queens Hall. We have weekly rehearsals run on Mondays in term time from September through to May. Our repertoire is varied from slow airs, waltzes, pipe and fiddle marches to faster reels and jigs. The strathspey, unique to Scotland, is a cornerstone to the music we perform. Members range in age up to age 80+.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society
Answers Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society as a registered charity (number SC006204) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
- What is Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society's charity number?
- Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society's charity number is SC006204. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC006204?
- Search SC006204 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
- What does Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society do?
- Our aim is to continue the tradition of playing fiddle music and we perform several concerts each year, including our annual concert in the Queens Hall. We have weekly rehearsals run on Mondays in term time from September through to May. Our repertoire is varied from slow airs, waltzes, pipe and fiddle marches to faster reels and jigs. The strathspey, unique to Scotland, is a cornerstone to the music we perform. Members range in age up to age 80+.
- Does Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
- How can I donate to Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society?
- Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ehrss.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
- When was Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society registered as a charity?
- Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society was entered on the register on 29 May 1978.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.