The Buchan Lecture Fund was created through combining a generous donation from past Vice President of the Society, Dr Ronald G Cant FSAScot in 1981 and a Bicentenary Regional Meeting Account. 

What the Fund Supports

The Society offers support from the Regional Fund to local archaeological, antiquarian, or similar societies to help fund a Buchan Lecture. Buchan Lectures may be one-off events or given as part of a larger symposium or conference.  The grant can be put towards towards the costs of the lecturer’s travelling expenses, accommodation costs and any fee. The grant can also support costs such as the hire of a venue and modest hospitality etc. 

Amount 

£300 maximum

Deadlines

Applications can be made throughout the year.  

Decisions

Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, dependant on the funds available, by the Director of the Society. 

How to Apply

An application for a Buchan Lecture can be made in writing by providing details of the applicant, and lecture, symposium or conference and the need for a Buchan Lecture to Dr Helen Spencer FSAScot, Head of Research, by email to grants@socantscot.org or by letter to:

Dr Helen Spencer FSAScot

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

c/o National Museum of Scotland

Chambers Street

Edinburgh

EH1 1JF

A draft budget should be included along with a clear statement of the amount of funds requested from the Society. 

Recent Buchan Lectures 

2024 Professor Allan Macinnes ‘The Scottish Slate Industry: employees, employers and the selling of slates. Luing History Group. 

2024 Professor Stephen Driscoll FSAScot ‘Dig Where You Stand – Recent Developments in the Archaeology of Govan’. Largs Viking Festival.