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EVENING LECTURE

THE BATTLES AND SONGS

OF SCOTLAND

Rev Kevin Thompson

Monday, 20th October

Talk begins at 19:00

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Best of Burns – Battles and Songs of Scotland A round up of several historic Scotland battles, and the songs that they inspired. These are all delivered by a seasoned performer, well experienced in delivering the bard’s songs, poem and toasts, at hundreds of Burns Suppers across Scotland and beyond.
 
 

TIME & LOCATION



Date and time: Monday 8th September 2025 from 19:00 – 20:30

Location: The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
Ticket type
Price
Club Member
N/A
General Admission
£5.00


 
 

ABOUT THE LECTURE

Best of Burns – Battles and Songs of Scotland

Including:

• The Battle of Bannockburnn 1314

• The Battle of Flodden 1513

• Mary Queen Of Scots in Loch Leven Castle1567

• The Massacre Of Glencoe 1692

• The Battle of Culloden 1746

Kevin is currently president (again) of the prestigious Bowhill Peoples Burns Club and a past board member of the World Burns Federation.

 
 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Rev Kevin Thompson is an established speaker, and most well known for delivering various shows on Robert Burns featuring his songs and poems and why he wrote them. Kevin is currently president (again) of the prestigious Bowhill Peoples Burns Club and a past board member of the World Burns Federation.

Kevin is also an ambassador for Prostate Scotland and delivers frequent talks (mainly to men) on the dangers of prostate cancer.

 
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.

 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Jul

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Aug

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02
Aug

The Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Band: Garden Performance

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11
Aug

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Sep

An Evening of Scottish Tales

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05
Sep

Captain’s Table: September

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08
Sep

Evening Lecture – Coco Chanel’s War

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10
Sep

Breakfast Club: September

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11
Sep

Concert – An Evening with Plaidsong

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13
Sep

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29
Sep

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03
Oct

Captain’s Table: October

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17
Oct

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17
Oct

Military Dinner in Support of Poppy Scotland

Join us for an unforgettable Military Dinner on Friday, October 17th, at The Royal Scots Club, dedicated to supporting Poppy Scotland.

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20
Oct

Evening Lecture – The Three Forth Bridges

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03
Nov

Evening Lecture – The Battles and Songs of Scotland

Best of Burns – Battles and Songs of Scotland A round up of several historic Scotland battles, and the songs that they inspired. These are all delivered by a seasoned performer, well experienced in delivering the bard’s songs, poem and toasts, at hundr


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Nov

Captain’s Table: November

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09
Nov

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12
Nov

Breakfast Club: November

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27
Nov

Thanksgiving Dinner

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28
Nov

St Andrew’s Day Dinner at The Royal Scots Club

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05
Dec

Captain’s Table: December

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06
Dec

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Dec

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