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WHY JOIN

There is no typical Royal Scots Club Member: we welcome membership applications from individuals over the age of eighteen as well as from corporate bodies.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, close to transport links, restaurants, and visitor attractions, The Royal Scots Club is incredibly convenient for business trips, getaways, or even a bite to eat between train connections. Our membership privileges help you make the most out of your stay by granting you access to discounts on our best accommodation rates, a welcoming network of local and international members, exclusive events, and member-only areas within our cosy club.

While the Royal Scots Club still proudly maintains its ties with the armed forces, a service connection isn’t necessary to become a member.

Social Events
Social activities

A bustling social calendar of events for all tastes.

  • Wine Tastings
  • Evening Lectures
  • Murder Mysteries
  • Literary Lunches
  • Captain’s Table Lunches
  • Memorial Dinners 
  • Christmas Céilidh
  • Christmas Markets
  • Burn’s Supper
  • Mother’s Day Lunch
  • Themed Dinners
Bedrooms
Accommodation discounts

Exclusive discounts on luxury city-centre accommodation.

Members of The Royal Scots Club receive 40% off our best available flexible accommodation rates when booking directly through the Club.

Members’ friends and family receive 20% off our best available accommodation rates when booking directly through the Club.

Members Library
Members’ library

Exclusive access to our Members’ areas with your very own key fob.

Each member of The Club receives their own fob granting them immediate access to the Club through our Members’ Entrance, both the Members’ Lounge and Library, and the Lyell Co-working room on floor B2.

Working Room
Working rooms

Discounts on room hire for meetings, conferences, and private functions.

Similar to our accommodation discounts, Members of The Royal Scots Club receive 30% off all venue room hire rates including for meetings, conferences, private dining, and events. 

To arrange a tour of the Clubs facilities please contact us.

MEMBERSHIP

RATES

Find the Membership category that best fits your needs whether you live locally and regularly frequent the Club for events and dining, need a standout business hub for your visiting international clients, or a comfortable place to work remotely from month to month.

Join The Royal Scots Club as a Monthly Member from £38pm + £65 joining fee or instantly save £50 by joining up for an annual membership.

For full list of categories and rates click below.

Any members applying under the military category must have served for 3 years or more to qualify.
The minimum age for membership is 18 years old.

 

Membership Rates
Find your family

FIND YOUR

FAMILY

Access The Royal Scots Roll of Honour and discover your Royal Scots relations.

Thanks to the University of St. Andrews, the Scottish National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, for their work and guidance in partnership with The Museum of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment).

RECIPROCAL

CLUBS

The Royal Scots Club is proud to be part of a much larger collection of members’ clubs around the globe. Conveniently located and designed to provide a comfortable atmosphere for relaxing and enjoying the company of friends, many of the clubs also offer overnight accommodation and have excellent dining facilities.

Members must request a letter of introduction before visiting a reciprocal club. 

Reciprocal Clubs
 

OUR EVENTS

06
Feb

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.

Member only event

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07
Feb

Six Nations Scotland Screenings at The Royal Scots Club

The Guinness Six Nations Championship is here! Join fellow members and guests to watch every game on our big screens. Book a ticket to secure your seat, and have a burger and pint waiting for you.


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11
Feb

Coffee Morning and Exhibition: Secret Ink

Following the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, The Royal Scots Club invites members and guests to a profound and deeply personal morning presentation that honours the resilience of those held captive in the Far East. All proceeds donated to charity.


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14
Feb

Valentine’s Day Dinner

Join us for a specially curated evening of wine, food and music. Whether you are bringing your dearest loved one, gathering your closest friends, or treating yourself, all are most welcome!


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19
Feb

Members Drinks

A rallying call! Gather with your friends and fellow social members in the cocktail bar for an evening drink and a chinwag on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Guests welcome. Food available for purchase. Attendance is free – all food and drinks can be

Member only event

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20
Feb

G.L.O.W. Gal’s Lunch

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

Member only event

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02
Mar

Evening Lecture: The Secret Lives of Women on the Home Front

Many aspects of women’s wartime activities were excluded from the official records due to illegality, perceived immorality and entrenched sexism. This talk will investigate three main areas of women’s unofficial involvement in aspects of the Second Wo


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15
Mar

Mothers Day Lunch

Treat your mum to a delicious three-course lunch with tea/coffee in our beautiful Abercromby Dining Room for just £36 per person. Book a table of four and mum eats free.* Tables will be available between 12:00 and 14:00 on Sunday 15th March 2026.  *On

Member only event

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18
Mar

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club returns in March and is hosted by a RSC Member. Engage with fellow Club members and chat about a new topic of interest over a breakfast roll or pastry.

Member only event

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27
Mar

Evening Concert: Plaidsong

Join us on 27th of March for an evening presentation and musical performance of ‘Songs of the Scottish Soldier Across 7 Centuries’ by PlaidSong


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06
Apr

Evening Lecture: Scotland’s Choice

Scotland’s Choice: An Evening of Discussion with Times Columnist Magnus Linklater. What does the upcoming Election have in store for you?


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18
May

Author Coffee Morning: Trading Fate

Club Member Graeme Menzies provides a uniquely west coast perspective on the Canadian origin story – explore the event that prevented British Columbia from becoming an American State.


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