Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust
Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Dumfries And Galloway.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC054822
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Website
- none
What the charity does
4 The organisation’s purposes are to advance the understanding of Wigtown’s heritage through the story of the Wigtown Martyrs. The organisation’s purposes are: (a) to preserve the site of the “Martyrs’ Stake” which marks the place where Margaret Wilson and Margaret McLachlan were drowned for their faith. (b) to promote safe access to the site. (c) to promote an understanding of the site as it would have been in 1685. (d) to take such other steps and actions as the trustees consider appropriate to protect and promote the memory of the Wigtown Martyrs.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust is a registered charity (number SC054822) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust do?
- 4 The organisation’s purposes are to advance the understanding of Wigtown’s heritage through the story of the Wigtown Martyrs. The organisation’s purposes are: (a) to preserve the site of the “Martyrs’ Stake” which marks the place where Margaret Wilson and Margaret McLachlan were drowned for their faith. (b) to promote safe access to the site. (c) to promote an understanding of the site as it would have been in 1685. (d) to take such other steps and actions as the trustees consider appropriate to protect and promote the memory of the Wigtown Martyrs.
- How can I donate to Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust?
- Wigtown Martyrs' Stake Trust's website is http://none — 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.