The Scottish History Society
The Scottish History Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Dundee City.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC005043
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Dundee City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £14,359
- Website
- scottishhistorysociety.com
What the charity does
The Scottish History Society is the leading publisher of original sources relating to the history of Scotland. Founded in 1886, the Society has published over 170 volumes. taken together, these form a collection of great richness and variety illustrating the history of the nation as recorded by contemporaries. Scottish History Society volumes cover all periods from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries and a very wide range of topics – social, economic, legal, political, constitutional, diplomatic, military and religious history, as well as farming, gardening and the joys of good housekeepi…
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Scottish History Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Scottish History Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Scottish History Society is a registered charity (number SC005043) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does The Scottish History Society do?
- The Scottish History Society is the leading publisher of original sources relating to the history of Scotland. Founded in 1886, the Society has published over 170 volumes. taken together, these form a collection of great richness and variety illustrating the history of the nation as recorded by contemporaries. Scottish History Society volumes cover all periods from the twelfth to the twentieth centuries and a very wide range of topics – social, economic, legal, political, constitutional, diplomatic, military and religious history, as well as farming, gardening and the joys of good housekeepi…
- How can I donate to The Scottish History Society?
- The Scottish History Society's website is https://scottishhistorysociety.com/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.