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The WS Society is a Scottish registered charity (SC050987) and its charitable purposes are (a) education in the law and in legal professionalism, (b) advancing heritage through conservation of and access to the Signet Library and its collections and (c) advancing citizenship, citizenship and charitable endeavour.

The WS Society owns and operates the Signet Library, a magnificent example of neo-classical architecture from the Enlightenment era, located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The Signet Library is adjacent to St Giles’ Cathedral and connected to Parliament Hall where Scotland’s Supreme Courts are located. The Signet Library is not only a law library but a repository of books, manuscripts, newspapers, journals and other texts on all aspects of human knowledge and literature. Our archives are a treasure chest of Scottish history and culture.

By making a donation today you will help us continue care for our national treasures, our historic building, and support the charitable purposes of the WS Society.

Donations can also be made by cheque. These should be made payable to ‘The WS Society’ and sent to: The WS Society, The Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF

If you choose to give online or by cheque don’t forget to gift aid your donation. If you are a UK taxpayer and you chose to gift aid your donation, we can reclaim 25p for every pound you give, increasing its value to us at no extra cost to you.

The WS Society is a charity registered in Scotland (SC050987).