TIME & LOCATION
Date and time: Saturday 25th April 2026 from 19:00 – 21:30
Location: The Royal Scots Club, 29 Abercromby Place, EH3 6QE
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.
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.
Join us
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
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 eventThe 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 eventArtist 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 eventSt 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. Member only eventDeck 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 eventChristmas 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 eventThe 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 eventChairman’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