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INAUGURAL SPRING

OPENING CONCERT

Saturday 25th April


 
 
 
 
 
The Royal Scots Club’s new 2026 programme of music launches with a thrilling and glamorous night at the Opera starring London-based Soprano Inna Husieva (Scottish Opera, Royal Opera House, IFOpera) and decorated Concert Pianist Julia Wallin (Royal Academy of Music, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland).
 
 

TIME & LOCATION



Date and time: Saturday 25th April 2026 from 19:00 – 21:30

Location: The Royal Scots Club, 29 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
Ticket type
Price

Club Member
£40.00
General Admission
£45.00



 
 

ABOUT THE CONCERT

This will be an evening of joyous celebration with a spirit of freedom and solidarity in dedication to Ukraine.

The concert will take place in our Princess Royal Suite which will be adorned with a beautiful grand piano exclusively for the black-tie occasion. Attendees will be welcomed with a drinks reception and delicious canapés where they can meet with our performers and rub shoulders with guests of honour representing Edinburgh’s diplomatic corps.

A limited number of VIP packages are available to Members-only and include a private drinks reception, meet and greet with the musicians, and reserved show seating in the front two rows.

Members are welcome to invite non-member friends and family at Member rates but seating is limited and on a first come first serve basis. 

Our Spring Opening Concert is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the finest of Opera from the UK’s leading concert professionals in the comfort of your Club. This concert is the beginning of a delightful year of musical events at the Club and we look forward to seeing you in attendance.

 
 

ABOUT THE MUSICIANS

Sopranno Inna Husieva

Inna Husieva is a Ukrainian soprano based in London and a Scottish Opera Emerging Artist for the 2023-24 season. She is an alumna of the National Opera Studio (2021-22), during which she performed on the stages of English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Scottish Opera, Opera North and Cadogan Hall.

In summer 2024, she stepped into the title role of Alcina for Bampton Classical Opera. Inna made her Royal Opera House debut covering Helena in Mark-Anthony Turnage’s world premiere of Festen at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in early 2025. Recent highlights include her debut as Gilda in Verdi’s Rigoletto with IFOpera in August 2025.

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Concert Pianist Julia Wallin

Julia Wallin, award winning UK based Finnish concert pianist, has performed as a soloist and chamber musician across Europe, Asia, Scandinavia, US and UK and won prizes in several competitions such as Royal Academy of Music’s prestigious Wilfrid Parry competition and Poleeni Lied Piano Competition.

Wallin has performed as a concerto soloist with Gramophone awarded Sinfonia Lahti, Slaithwaite Philharmonic, Sigyn Sinfonietta etc. to great critical acclaim.

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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.

 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

16
Jul

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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17
Jul

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.

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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!

Member only event

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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
Aug

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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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.

Member only event

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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.

Member only event

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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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