LEGACY IN MOTION:
GUIDED CLUB HISTORY TOUR
WITH DR KATE STEPHENSON
Saturday, 3rd of October
From 14:00 to 15:30
Member only eventTIME & LOCATION
Date and time: Saturday 3rd of October, 2026 from 14:00 – 15:30
Location: The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
Ticket type
Price
Club Member
£20.00
General Admission
N/A
*This is a member only event. Interested in becoming a member please visit our membership page.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Legacy in Motion: A Guided Tour of The Royal Scots Club
Step through the doors of a living war memorial and into the captivating history of the British Army’s oldest infantry regiment.
Designed for the interested, this exclusive tour reveals the interwoven stories of The Royal Scots Club:
- The Regiment: Trace the lineage of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) from its founding in 1633 by Sir John Hepburn under Charles I, through its many names—including the famed “Pontius Pilate’s Body Guard.”
- The Club: Discover how the vision to create an all-ranks memorial Club after the First World War transformed into a lasting legacy for all to enjoy.
- The Buildings: Explore the hidden corners of our historic buildings and their place in the development of Edinburgh’s New Town.
Guided and written by established historian Dr. Kate Stephenson, this is your opportunity to go beyond and experience the full depth of the Club’s heritage.
Don’t just belong to the Club—understand its legendary past.
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