Apply For A Grant from the Trust

Grants can be applied for a variety of purposes where the Trustees will then use their discretion to decide which grants to approve. Preference will be given to grants which fall into one of the following criteria:

• Facilitating the education of school children attending Scottish schools in agricultural practices and farming.

• Providing scholarships for students studying agriculture at a Scottish University, Scottish Agricultural College or other further education institution in Scotland.

• Providing funding for applied research in an aspect of agriculture whether by a research institute, university or other educational institution in Scotland.

If you wish to apply for a grant from the trust please download the application form and send it to:

Mains of Loirston Charitable Trust,
Burnett & Reid,
Suite A, 9 Queen’s Road,
Aberdeen,
AB15 4YL

The Trustees meet up twice a year to decide upon grants and the closing dates for applications are the 15th of May and the 15th of November.