Designed to explain the principles governing the law of trusts in Scotland, this textbook takes account of recent developments such as new rules on the administration and supervision of charitable trusts, and new statutory rules contained in the "Recognition of Trusts Act 1987".

Sets out, in a simple but logical fashion, the principles governing the law of trusts in Scotland. Taking account of developments including: * New rules on administration and supervision of charitable trusts * Extention of the cy pr'es concept contained in the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 * New statutory rules contained in the Recognition of Trusts Act 1987