View the booklet created to commemorate our 60th anniversary.
The Robertson Trust was established in 1961 by the Robertson sisters – Elspeth, Agnes and Ethel (known as Babs) – who donated their shares in the family businesses, founded and developed by their grandfather and father, to the Trust for charitable purposes.
The sisters were pioneering women of business, and as our first Trustees, serving for a combined total of 71 years, they combined vision and strategic thinking with a deep commitment to helping people and communities in need.
The family business now operates as the global company Edrington – one of Scotland’s largest private companies and owner of several premium Scotch whiskies and other spirits. The sisters’ decision to channel their business success into the Trust allows us to apply their forward-thinking approach for the benefit of Scotland’s people and communities.
Over the past 60 years, we have awarded over £300 million to initiatives across Scotland, building on the Robertson sisters’ legacy of innovation and strategic thinking. Today, we continue their vision by focusing on improving the lives of people experiencing poverty, trauma or both, applying the same pioneering spirit to address the challenges facing communities across Scotland.
