Company registration number SC173779 (Scotland)
THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2023
PAGES FOR FILING WITH REGISTRAR
THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Contents
Page
Accountants' report
1
Statement of financial position
2 - 3
Notes to the financial statements
4 - 9
THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Report To The Directors On The Preparation Of The Unaudited Statutory Accounts Of The Scotland Tours Company Limited
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In order to assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have prepared for your approval the financial statements of The Scotland Tours Company Limited for the year ended 31 October 2023 which comprise, the statement of financial position and the related notes from the company’s accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us.

 

As a practising member firm of the ICAS we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are detailed at https://icas.com/icas-framework-preparation-of-accounts

This report is made solely to the Board of Directors of The Scotland Tours Company Limited, as a body, in accordance with the terms of our engagement letter dated 31 May 2021. Our work has been undertaken solely to prepare for your approval the financial statements of The Scotland Tours Company Limited and state those matters that we have agreed to state to the Board of Directors of The Scotland Tours Company Limited, as a body, in this report in accordance with the requirements of the ICAS as detailed at https://icas.com/icas-framework-preparation-of-accounts. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than The Scotland Tours Company Limited and its Board of Directors as a body, for our work or for this report.

It is your duty to ensure that The Scotland Tours Company Limited has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of The Scotland Tours Company Limited. You consider that The Scotland Tours Company Limited is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have not been instructed to carry out an audit or a review of the financial statements of The Scotland Tours Company Limited. For this reason, we have not verified the accuracy or completeness of the accounting records or information and explanations you have given to us and we do not, therefore, express any opinion on the statutory financial statements.

Condie & Co Limited
6 February 2024
Chartered Accountants
10 Abbey Park Place
Dunfermline
Fife
KY12 7NZ
THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Statement Of Financial Position
As At 31 October 2023
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2023
2022
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
4
46,072
20,695
Current assets
Stocks
15,498
3,370
Debtors
5
34,844
26,620
Cash at bank and in hand
406,097
286,364
456,439
316,354
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
6
(351,181)
(268,986)
Net current assets
105,258
47,368
Total assets less current liabilities
151,330
68,063
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
7
(16,181)
(27,864)
Net assets
135,149
40,199
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
8
10,000
10,000
Profit and loss reserves
125,149
30,199
Total equity
135,149
40,199

The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the income statement within the financial statements.true

For the financial year ended 31 October 2023 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Statement Of Financial Position (Continued)
As At 31 October 2023
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The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 6 February 2024 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr R J Pook
Director
Company Registration No. SC173779
THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 31 October 2023
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1
Accounting policies
Company information

The Scotland Tours Company Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in Scotland. The registered office is 22 Eglingtoun Drive, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9YL.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2
Turnover

Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates.

Revenue from contracts for the provision of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion when the stage of completion, costs incurred and costs to complete can be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is calculated by comparing costs incurred, mainly in relation to contractual hourly staff rates and materials, as a proportion of total costs. Where the outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of the expenses recognised that it is probable will be recovered.

1.3
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Furniture & Fixtures
15% reducing balance p.a.
Office Equipment
15% reducing balance p.a.
Computer Equipment
25% straight line p.a.
Motor Vehicles
20% reducing balance p.a.

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.

1.4
Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

 

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

1.5
Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials.

At each reporting date, an assessment is made for impairment. Any excess of the carrying amount of stocks over its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. Reversals of impairment losses are also recognised in profit or loss.

1.6
Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7
Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

 

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's statement of financial position when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Classification of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

 

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1.8
Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.

1.9
Taxation

The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

Current tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.

 

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.

1.10
Employee benefits

The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.

1.11
Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.12
Leases

Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.

THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2023
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.13
Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

 

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

1.14
Foreign exchange

Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3
Employees

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2023
2022
Number
Number
Total
8
7
THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2023
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4
Tangible fixed assets
Furniture & Fixtures
Office Equipment
Computer Equipment
Motor Vehicles
Total
£
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 November 2022
10,327
2,035
6,273
15,150
33,785
Additions
141
-
0
-
0
33,937
34,078
At 31 October 2023
10,468
2,035
6,273
49,087
67,863
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 November 2022
4,318
2,035
4,528
2,209
13,090
Depreciation charged in the year
920
-
0
670
7,111
8,701
At 31 October 2023
5,238
2,035
5,198
9,320
21,791
Carrying amount
At 31 October 2023
5,230
-
0
1,075
39,767
46,072
At 31 October 2022
6,009
-
0
1,745
12,941
20,695
5
Debtors
2023
2022
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Other debtors
25,000
-
0
Prepayments and accrued income
9,844
26,620
34,844
26,620
6
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans
8,000
8,000
Corporation tax
27,825
10,249
Other taxation and social security
30,955
11,746
Other creditors
13,004
13,341
Accruals and deferred income
271,397
225,650
351,181
268,986
THE SCOTLAND TOURS COMPANY LIMITED
Notes To The Financial Statements (Continued)
For The Year Ended 31 October 2023
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7
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2023
2022
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
13,290
21,169
Other creditors
2,891
6,695
16,181
27,864

Mr R Pook, director, has granted a personal bond in favour of the shareholders to secure their loan obligations.

8
Called up share capital
2023
2022
2023
2022
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
9
Operating lease commitments
Lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:

2023
2022
£
£
7,860
8,560
10
Directors' transactions
Description
% Rate
Opening balance
Amounts repaid
Closing balance
£
£
£
Mr and Mrs R Pook
-
3,804
(28,804)
(25,000)
3,804
(28,804)
(25,000)

The balance due from the directors, which is included in other debtors, is interest free and repayable on demand.

11
Related party transactions

The company has taken advantage of Section 1AC35 of FRS 102 whereby only material transactions which are not under the normal market conditions need to be disclosed.

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