King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer

In Scots law, the Crown can choose to claim ownerless property. Where we claim and deal with property, its realised value is paid by the KLTR into the Scottish Consolidated Fund.

  • News

    Latest news and publications from the KLTR teams.

  • About KLTR

    Information about the KLTR's role as the Crown's representative in Scotland, our policies, and corporate information.

  • Treasure Trove

    Archaeological finds made in Scotland are a category of ownerless property. The treasure trove system operates on behalf of the KLTR to ensure our heritage is recorded and preserved.

  • Bona Vacantia Ownerless Property

    In Scots law, the Crown can claim ownerless property. The legal term for this is "bona vacantia".

  • Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS)

    The KLTR's Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS) launched on the 1st March, 2024.

  • Ultimus Haeres Estates

    In Scots law, the term “ultimus haeres” refers to a situation where a person in Scotland dies without a Will and has no known or traceable successors. The deceased’s assets then fall to the Crown.

Treasure Trove

Finds of Treasure Trove in Scotland are dealt with by the Treasure Trove Unit for the KLTR.

Go to treasure trove website

Company Administrative Restoration

See our guide. Please note that Companies House, and not this office, deals with the applications.

Company - Administrative Restoration