Encouraging the responsible ownership, conservation
and restoration of ruined structures, and other buildings
at risk,
in the belief that, in many cases, restoration offers the best means of
ensuring their long-term survival.
Creating a permanent record of Scotland's castles and their individual
histories.
Providing a forum for castle owners, and interested
individuals and organisations, to discuss, and seek solutions
to areas
of common concern.
Promoting the study of Scotland's castles, of the circumstances which gave
rise to their creation, and of all the
people and activities associated
with them, at all levels of the education system.
Providing advice on appropriate methods of conservation
and restoration, backed by a skills database.
Bringing together potential restorers with appropriate properties for restoration.
Achieving as wide a membership as possible, encompassing
castle owners; potential owners and restorers;
architects,
artists and craftsmen; academics, students, writers and historians; and
enthusiastic members of
the public.
Liaising with other bodies, including government departments, local authorities
and other conservation
organisations,
in the pursuit of the above objectives.
Organising national and international meetings in
the context of the above objectives.