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GRAPES & GRUYÈRE

GUIDED TASTING EXPERIENCE

with Great Grog

Thursday, 24th of September

The tasting begins at 19:00


 
 
 
 
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or simply someone who enjoys a good drop and a cheeseboard, this is an evening made for you.
 
 

TIME & LOCATION



Date and time: Thursday 24th of September, 2026 from 19:00 – 21:00

Location: The Underground Bar, 29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
Ticket type
Price

Club Member
£38.00
General Admission
£43.00



 
 

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Uncork the world one sip at a time. Join us for a guided exploration of five exceptional wines and five remarkable cheeses from some of the world’s most celebrated regions, each with a story to tell and a corner of the globe to discover. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer, there is a seat at this table for you.

Sit back, listen to the experts and enjoy!

About The Experts

Great Grog

Great Grog is a friendly, independent wine merchant based in Edinburgh, known as much for its personality as its cellar. Rather than treating wine as something intimidating, the team’s approach is all about making it approachable and fun. No prior wine knowledge is ever assumed; guests are simply invited to show up, work their way through a hand-picked selection of themed pours and leave with real, usable knowledge and a smile on their face. It offers wine education that is expert-led, sociable, and built around the idea that learning about wine should be as enjoyable as drinking it.

The Cheese Lady

Svetlana is the founder of The Cheese Lady, a multi-award-winning specialist in farmhouse and artisan cheese based in East Lothian, Scotland. With more than 20 years of experience in fine cheese and wine, she has dedicated her career to helping people discover exceptional cheeses and enjoy them with greater confidence and pleasure.

Her journey began in New York City, where she trained and worked at the renowned Murray’s Cheese before continuing her studies in France and the UK. Today, The Cheese Lady offers over 100 carefully selected cheeses from artisan producers across Britain and Europe through its shops in Haddington and North Berwick, as well as nationwide delivery across the UK.

A WSET Level 3 wine graduate, Academy of Cheese graduate, author, speaker and cheese judge, Svetlana is passionate about helping people slow down, savour exceptional food, and create memorable moments around the table with family and friends.

Limited spaces available

 
 
 
 
 
Dining

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for Supper

The Abercromby Dining Room is open from 5:30 PM prior to each evening event. Join fellow members or come with friends and make a night of it.

 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

29
Oct

Folklore Evening: Dark & Haunting Tales

Pull up a chair and dare to listen? Professional Storyteller Beverly Bryant brings dark and haunting tales to life in our Underground Bar.


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02
Nov

This is Murrayfield with Special Guest Gavin Hastings

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06
Nov

The Captain’s Table

The Captain’s Table is a regular Royal Scots Club lunch where members and their guests can get together and enjoy good food, good conversation and meet new people.

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07
Nov

Artist Exhibition – Alicia Coombes

Join us as we unveiling a series of new portraits by Alicia Coombes, Director of The Edinburgh Drawing School. Meet the artist, view the finished piece, and hear the story behind the art.

Member only event

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08
Nov

Remembrance Sunday Lunch

Wreath laying ceremony at 12:00 noon, followed by a delicious two-course lunch.


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20
Nov

G.L.O.W. Lunch

Gathering Ladies of Wit. A Royal Scots Club monthly lunch for our ladies and their guests in the Abercromby Dining room.

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21
Nov

Meet the Author: Now or Never!

Join Thomas Chadwick as we explore 1 March 1979: Scotland’s first devolution referendum. Nearly 300 years after its Parliament dissolved, The Scottish Assembly that shaped a nation’s politics for a generation.


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21
Nov

In Conversation with Richard Demarco & Roddy Martine

Join Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine in conversation at the Royal Scots Club to celebrate the launch of Demarco’s Europe, published by Luath Press.


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26
Nov

Thanksgiving Dinner

A delicious three-course dinner in our Hepburn Suite to celebrate Thanksgiving with live music.


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27
Nov

St Andrew’s Day Dinner at The Royal Scots Club

Celebrate Scotland’s patron saint with a delicious three-course dinner, traditional musical entertainment, and an exciting guest speaker.

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29
Nov

Deck the Halls: Wreath Making

Start your Christmas with a beautiful home made wreath with Nicola Robinson, owner and lead designer from The Bloom Room

Member only event

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10
Dec

Christmas Special: Festive Wine Tasting

Join us for a bespoke festive tasting experience in the Underground Bar with Richard from Great Grog. Expertly paired wines and canapés to celebrate the silly season.

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12
Dec

The Royal Scots Club Murder Mystery

Join us for a festive murder mystery evening at the Club. Work with fellow guests to unravel the clues, identify the suspects and solve the case before the evening is out.

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14
Dec

Evening Lecture: The Glen Affric Tartan – Decoding a Unique Survivor

Discover Scotland’s oldest tartan: The Glen Affric. A 500-year-old fragment unearthed from a Highland peat bog, explored by leading expert Peter Eslea MacDonald.


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17
Dec

Chairman’s Christmas Cocktails

Join our Chairman and other Members on Thursday, 17th December for a festive drinks reception. This is a complimentary event available for Members only.

Member only event

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20
Jan

Afternoon Seminar: The Gardens over the Road

Join us for an afternoon seminar where we explore the history of the Queen Street Gardens with Dr Patricia Andrew.


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30
Jan

Meet the Author: Sex, Spies, and Bloody Murder with Tom Wood

One of Scotland’s most senior and experienced operational police officers, now author, brings to you a bold new collection of true tales from Scotland’s underbelly, blending espionage, scandal and a murder.


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15
Feb

Afternoon Seminar: Inspiring The Brigadier Gerard Stories

Join Army Major Ronald Roberts as he presents what inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to create The Brigadier Gerard Stories!


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