Awards
We recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions to the understanding, preservation and promotion of Scotland’s castles through our awards.
Our awards honour individuals or organisations who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, craftsmanship or scholarship. They reflect our commitment to encouraging excellence and raising awareness of the cultural and historical significance of Scotland’s castles.
Our Awards
Nigel Tranter Memorial Award
Established to honour our late founding President, historian and writer Nigel Tranter, the award recognises outstanding contributions to Scotland’s castle heritage. Tranter was best known for his meticulously researched Scottish historical novels and his landmark five-volume series, The Fortified House in Scotland. He was generous to the many castle restorers who sought his advice, and the award recognises those who continue to build on his legacy.
Charles McKean Memorial Prize
Awarded in memory of leading architectural historian and former SCA President, Professor Charles McKean, the prize is open to students of architecture, architectural conservation and architectural history in Scotland. Professor McKean served as CEO of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and Chairman of the UNESCO Edinburgh World Heritage Trust. He was passionate about saving Scotland’s castles, and our prize celebrates the conservation of castles and their contribution to local communities.
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