The Strathmartine Trust was founded in 1999, by the late Ronald Gordon Cant, to encourage and support the study of Scottish History. The Strathmartine Centre in St Andrews is an independent study centre equipped with Library, Study Rooms and Meeting Rooms which are intended primarily for independent researchers, retired people with historical interests and visiting scholars. Residential facilities are available for visitors who wish to spend a period of research time in St Andrews.
The Library forms a useful collection from Dr Cant's own books and from the libraries of Dr Marjorie Anderson and Dr. D.E.R. Watt, both distinguished Scottish historians. It is accessible to registered users for consultation (but not for loan). The library computer has access to the Internet via Broadband connection.
Those who are interested in finding out more about the possibilities of registering as a user of The Strathmartine Centre should contact the Director: E-Mail Dr Barbara Crawford
The Trust also awards Grants, mainly to support completion of research projects and the publication of works on Scottish history. Please see above links for the various awards the Strathmartine Centre provides, with Application Notes and Information on Eligibility and Closing Dates. Applications for consideration at the next round of awards should be sent to the Factor for the Trust:
Professor A B McDougall CA, Q Court, 3 Quality Street, EDINBURGH, EH4 5BP(E-Mail Professor McDougall)
The Trust also offers a small range of publications for sale, including the most recent edition of Ronald Cant's The University of St Andrews: A Short History, and other works authored by researchers connected to the Trust. For more information on these works, please see the 'Library' page.
The Strathmartine Trust was established by the late Dr Ronald Cant to encourage and support the study of all periods of Scottish History, continuing the work which he started in his lifetime.
The Strathmartine Trust is named after the parish north of Dundee where Dr Cant's family originated.