This Act may be cited as the Trusts (Scotland) Act, 1961, and this Act and the Act of 1921 may be cited together as the Trusts (Scotland) Acts, 1921 and 1961.

This Act shall apply to trusts which have come into operation before, as well as to trusts coming into operation after, the commencement of this Act.

This Act shall come into operation on the expiration of the period of one month beginning with the date of the passing thereof.