Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer

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

  • Bona vacantiaOwnerless property

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

  • Ultimus haeresEstates

    Where a person domiciled in Scotland dies without leaving a Will and has no known or traceable successors, then their assets (such as land, buildings, shares and cash) fall to the Crown in Scotland as ultimus haeres.

  • About us

    The Crown's representative in Scotland is the Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (QLTR).

  • Property Transfer Scheme (QLTR-PTS)

    The QLTR is to launch a new scheme in 2023 for transferring ownerless property for community benefit. Click here to find out the latest developments

Treasure Trove

The Crown has a right to Treasure Trove and is exercised in Scotland by the QLTR.

Go to treasure trove website

Company Administrative Restoration

Please note that Companies House and not this office deals with the actual applications for administrative restoration.

Companies house website