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Join us for Christmas lunch or dinner in the beautiful period Abercromby Dining Room

Our drink list features a festive collection of local beverages to complement your meal. Drinks packages available for private festive dining groups.


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LASTING IMPRESSIONS

OF SCOTTISH HOSPITALITY

We’re thrilled to invite you to dine with us this year and have exciting new offers, menu items, and packages for you to feast your eyes on! The Royal Scots Club is conveniently located in Edinburgh’s New Town and is the perfect cosy home from home to gather and celebrate with family, friends, colleagues and loved ones.

Whether you’d like to enjoy a personal Christmas dining experience with your friends and family or wrap up a busy 2026 with your work team, we offer a warm and welcoming venue for celebrating the holiday season! Private dining is available across a number of our enchanting rooms.

We can accommodate small intimate groups or large celebrations up to 160 and many of our rooms come with packages to help you with your festive planning! 

Looking to book? Use our booking widget above or contact Katherine at events@royalscotsclub.com or by phone at 0131 525 6156 with your booking details.

 

HOW TO BOOK FOR

PRIVATE DINING

Whether you’d like to enjoy a personal Christmas dining experience with your friends and family or wrap up a busy 2026 with your work team, we offer a warm and welcoming venue for celebrating the holiday season! Private dining is available across a number of our enchanting rooms.

Our Club rooms are available for private hire for groups of 8 up to 160 for lunch and dinner from:

Saturday 28th November – Tuesday 22nd December (excluding Sundays)

Lunch bookings – £43.50pp

  • 3 courses and coffee
  • Full room access between 12 noon and 5pm

Dinner bookings – £43.50pp

  • 3 courses and coffee
  • Full room access between 6pm and 11pm
booking Process
STEP ONE: YOUR ENQUIRY

Send our events team your Christmas Enquiry by filling out our private dining enquiry form or contact us by emailing events@royalscotsclub.com or phoning 0131 525 6156 with the following information:

  • What date(s) are you looking for? Are they flexible?
  • What time?
  • How many guests will be attending?
  • What style of event are you looking to hold?
  • What room layout would you prefer?

We’ll send you a quote!

STEP TWO: CONFIRMATION

Your event will be confirmed upon receipt of your deposit – which is due within 72 hours of our quote. Deposits for parties of up to 50: £200. Deposits for parties over 50: £500. Deposits are non-refundable.

STEP THREE: FINALISE EVENT DETAILS

Our events team will liaise with you to check everything off your Christmas list!

We will require all of the below information 14 days before your event date:

  • A full pre-order
  • Drinks choices
    • Arrival drinks 
    • Drinks with meal
  • Final numbers
  • Completed table plan
  • Any dietary requirements
  • AV requirements
  • Accessibility requirements
STEP FOUR: BILLING

We will invoice you the estimated total bill 10 days before the event date.

This is to be paid no less than 5 days before the event and any extras can be settled on departure.

STEP FIVE: GET MERRY!!

All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions listed below.

CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS

AND CANAPÉS

Celebrate Christmas a little more casually with our ‘Cocktails and Canapés’ package in our newly furnished Underground Bar. Choose from our list of delicious bespoke Christmas-themed cocktails and mouthwatering canapes in our cosy new addition! Ideal for office parties, family get-togethers, and nights out to celebrate with friends, you’ll love the atmosphere and versatility of this bar.

Suitable for up to 20 attendees.

£400 minimum spend Mon – Thurs. Weekends subject to availability.

Email Katherine on christmas@royalscotsclub.com to reserve.

ARRIVAL DRINKS 

IN THE ELLESMERE ROOM

Looking to host some pre-dinner drinks? Planning a festive bar crawl throughout The New Town? Our beautiful Ellesmere Room sets the bar high and is sure to impress your guests. Select from our Christmas drinks list to build out your preorder – add canapes and or one of our tasting masterclass experiences to keep the night going!

Ideal for groups of friends and families, corporate and office dinners, or as part of your dining experience. Suitable for up to 40 attendees.

£100 room hire or £200 minimum spend. Subject to availability.

Email Katherine on christmas@royalscotsclub.com to reserve.

WINE TASTING

MASTERCLASS

Put your taste buds to the test with a Wine Tasting Masterclass from
our friends at Great Grog this Christmas. Enjoy an expertly curated
selection of wines from around the world in one of our elegant Club
Rooms. Invite your friends or coworkers for a delicious night out.
Suitable for
up to 90 attendees.

Bookings and deposits are required 3 weeks in advance. Subject to availability and terms and conditions.

Email Katherine on christmas@royalscotsclub.com to reserve.

WHISKEY TASTING

MASTERCLASS

Explore our range of Whisky from around Scotland in the comfort of The Royal Scots Club. Our in-house Whisky expert will take you on a delectable malt tour including our brand new Royal Scots Club Whisky. Ideal for groups of friends and clients you’re looking to treat this festive season. Suitable for up to 16 attendees.

Bookings and deposits are required 3 weeks in advance. Subject to availability and terms and conditions.

Email Katherine on christmas@royalscotsclub.com to reserve.

THE ROYAL SCOTS CLUB

HOLIDAY GIFTS

Browse through our online shop for the perfect gift this year. Choose from brand new Regimental Tweed accessories, spirits, and exclusive member-only products. Or take the guessing out of your shopping with a voucher for use on food, accommodation, or membership.

It’s never too early to stock up on Christmas Cards!

PRIVATE

DINING

Looking for an experience you and your guests will remember for years to come? Dine at The Royal Scots Club this Christmas, privately that is. Full service meals with precise attention to detail, professional and charming wait staff, and sophisticated flavours you’ll want to indulge in again and again. 

This is refined dining.

 

OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

02
Nov

This is Murrayfield with Special Guest Gavin Hastings

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

Member only event

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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.

Member only event

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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 Night Dinner: Featuring Stephen Jardine

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


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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.

Member only event

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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.

Member only event

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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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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

MINIMUM NUMBERS

Certain rooms and dates require minimum numbers. These will be quoted at time of enquiry if they apply. The minimum numbers charged for will be the total numbers given to us 5 days before the event date.

CANCELLATION

If you have to cancel your confirmed booking, we reserve the right to retain the deposit, along with the following cancellation charges:

Within 4 weeks – 40% of estimated total value.

Within 1 week – 60% of estimated total value.

72 hours prior – 100% of estimated total value.

DAMAGE

The Hirer shall pay for any loss or damage to any part of the venue premises, or to any fixtures, fittings & equipment which are caused by the Hirer or guest or paid suppliers. We will not be held responsible for damage to any article brought onto the premises.

SOUND LICENSING

As a city centre venue, we have to comply with noise licensing laws. Both our suites are fitted with noise limiters which limit live entertainment to 90 decibels. Please discuss this with any entertainment upon booking.

LIQUOR LICENSING

Scottish Licensing Law allows for a 15-minute drinking up period at the close of business. The consumption of alcohol after this time is an offence. All guests should vacate the premises within 30 minutes of closing time. It is an offence to refuse to leave the premises when asked to do so by a member of staff.

Our licensing operating times are: 11:00 am to 11:30 pm Sun – Thurs and 11:00 am to 12:30 am Fri – Sat.

 
 

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