Protected trust deeds

This page lists resources that assist with the administration process within a protected trust deed (PTD).

If you are looking for advice on how trust deeds work, visit mygov.scot.

Section 167(3) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 states that trust deeds granted after 20 January 2025 requires the insolvency practitioner to provide the debtor with the following material and adequate time to consider its contents. 

The Notes for Guidance for trustees describes the general functions of Accountant in Bankruptcy and trustees in relation to their responsibilities regarding protected trust deeds (PTDs) which were granted on or after 30 November 2016

ASTRA is the online case management system for trust deeds in Scotland.

Further information on how this works and how to get access can be found in the ASTRA section.

The PTD working group provide information and guidance on the administration of protected trust deeds in Scotland. The group help identify areas of concern around this and act as a discussion forum.

Minutes from previous meetings are available on request from the Trust Deed team.