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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.

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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.
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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.

 

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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).

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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
Reciprocal Clubs
 

OUR EVENTS

11
Jun

Great Kilt Demonstration with Scotland Shop

Enjoy an evening of immersion into the world of tartan, a presentation on clans along with a demonstration of how to style and wear a great kilt!


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18
Jun

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

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19
Jun

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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22
Jun

Evening Lecture: The House of War

The House of War is a sweeping narrative of over 1000 years of confrontation and conflict between the armies of Christendom and those of the Caliphate.


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26
Jun

Pop-Up Scottish Opera

Experience opera on a miniature scale, with 30-minute performances brought to life with specially commissioned illustrations. Session 1: Rigoletto, Session 2: The Elixir of Love.


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27
Jun

Coffee Morning & Exhibition: HMS Unicorn

Explore the history and heritage of HMS Unicorn from the comfort of the Royal Scots Club with Club Member Lachlan Gunn from the HMS Unicorn heritage team.


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03
Jul

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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03
Jul

Soldiers’ Long Lunch

The lunch takes place in Edinburgh’s most glamorous 5* hotel, Prestonfield House, on Friday 3rd July 2026, starting at 1p.m. Enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival, taking in the spectacular setting in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat. A three-course dinner


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18
Jul

Summer Garden Party

Join fellow members and guests for our beloved annual Summer Garden Party in the stunning Queen Street Gardens East. An elegant evening of live music, food, and great company.

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23
Jul

A Taste of Italy

Buon appetito! Join us in the Abercromby Dining Room for an indulgent evening of Italian music with a beautifully curated menu, with an expertly paired wine list add-on.

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01
Aug

The Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Band – Recital in the Gardens

Enjoy a free evening concert in the beautiful Queen Street Gardens East with The Band of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

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05
Aug

Solo From The Pitt: Exclusive Fringe Preview

Acclaimed Metropolitan Opera trombonist and comedian Elias Faingersh brings his one-man show to the Club before it hits the Fringe mainstage.


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06
Aug

Edinburgh Military Tattoo & Dinner

Join fellow members for drinks and dinner at the Club before heading to Edinburgh Castle for the iconic Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo — an unforgettable evening of tradition and spectacle.

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07
Sep

Evening Lecture: Living a Polite Life

Dr Jenny Mayhew unravels the codes of conduct that shaped polite British society. Explore the complex and comical historical rulebook that guided British lives from cradle to grave.


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21
Sep

Minds & Machines: AI & Cyber Security Seminar




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24
Sep

Grapes & Gruyère: Guided Tasting Experience

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

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03
Oct

Legacy In Motion: Guided Club History Club

Discover the untold stories and history of the Royal Scots Club. A private bespoke Club tour with local historian Dr. Kate Stephenson.

Member only event

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05
Oct

Evening Lecture: Dressing up, Decorum and Debauchery in Eighteenth-Century Pleasure Gardens

Society, Sin and Scandal. Dr Kate Stephenson uncovers the world of eighteenth-century pleasure gardens. Hot beds of sin? Or simply a reflection of society’s deepest fears?


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23
Oct

Trafalgar Night Dinner

Join us at the Royal Scots Club on Friday 23rd October for our Trafalgar Night Dinner held in support of The Royal Marines Charity.


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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

Evening Lecture: This is Murrayfield

Join Rob Robertson & Peter Burns as we celebrate 100 remarkable years of Murrayfield Stadium. A century of iconic matches, memories and Scottish rugby history.


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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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09
Nov

Artist Exhibition – Alicia Coombes



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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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07
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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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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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.

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