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WHY JOIN

The Royal Scots Club is one of the finest members’ Clubs in the country. Founded over 100 years ago as a tribute to those who fell in the Great War, The Club started as an all ranks Club. We now continue this philosophy by having an open membership policy, welcoming all whether they have a service connection or not. Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds and value different aspects of Club membership from having a relaxing place to escape the city rush to socialising with other members at monthly events. Applications are welcome from both private individuals and corporate bodies.

 
A private members’ lounge

A Members’ Lounge to unwind and relax, whether you live locally or are passing through Scotland on a trip. Self-service coffee and tea, comfortable modern furnishings, unlimited access to Press Reader, complimentary WiFi, and sockets for charging your mobile devices or working remotely.

The Members’ Lounge requires an exclusive Member Only FOB to access, which is issued to you upon joining The Royal Scots Club in all our Member categories.

Contact us today for a tour of our exclusive Member Only Areas.

Social calendar

When you become a Member of The Royal Scots Club you access our exciting calendar of events, tailored to our Members and their guests. Members also receive discounts on our public events and are the first to hear about what’s happening at The Club!

No matter your taste or interests we have something in the calendar you’re going to love from evening lectures on fascinating new developments in brain research and comedic talks on Edinburgh’s famous witches to themed dining with entertainment and our annual Beating Retreat along Abercromby Place. Enjoy the company of our Edinburgh network and browse all our upcoming events through our events page below.

Accomodation discounts

All annual Memberships receive a 40% discount on our best available flexible rates, when booking directly through the Club, making for generous savings on Edinburgh city centre accommodation even during peak visitor times throughout the year.

With twenty-seven ensuite rooms, four of which are located at our beautifully decorated 34A Abercromby Place, you’re sure to find the perfect room for your short-term stay.

Dining discounts

All members receive 10% off food at The Royal Scots Club, from private dining for larger groups to quick bites from the Cocktail Bar. 

Treat your friends and family to an exquisite meal in our beautiful Abercromby Dining Room.

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Members’ library

A Members’ Library (adjoining our Members’ Lounge) for all your best ideas to unfold in. Read a local paper, work remotely on your laptop, or strike up a conversation with friends in our hidden gem. Pull up a chair by the fireplace and melt your stress away into any of the books in our library. It’s your home away from home.

Self-service coffee and tea, comfortable modern furnishings, unlimited access to Press Reader, complimentary WiFi, and sockets for charging your mobile devices or working remotely.

The Members’ Library requires an exclusive Member Only FOB to access, which is issued to you upon joining The Royal Scots Club in all our Member categories.

Contact us today for a tour of our exclusive Member Only Areas.

Working rooms

Members have access to our working rooms for drop-in meetings on the day and receive 30% room hire discount across all venue spaces in The Club. Our meeting and conference rooms are all fitted with industry standard A/V tech to make your conferences and meetings go smoothly.

Our high speed WiFi offers sustained speeds of 100mbps to keep you and your team online and productive. We offer food packages with all our venue hire rates whether you want a light breakout room to refresh or a full lunch menu to keep you going the entire day!

All room hire is subject to availability and our room hire terms and conditions. Drop-in use of rooms is dependent on room availability and is complimentary on a short-term basis for members only. Please contact us to make your booking.

Members’ room hire rates

Members receive a 30% room hire discount across all venue and dining rooms in The Club. Our dining rooms are exquisitely decorated with modern furnishings and all dinners are laid out with white linen table cloths, candelabras, and Club silverware.

Our meeting and conference rooms are all fitted with industry standard A/V tech to make your conferences and meetings go smoothly.

Our high speed WiFi offers sustained speeds of 100mbps to keep you and your team online and productive. We offer food packages with all our venue hire rates whether you want a light breakout room to refresh or a full lunch menu to keep you going the entire day!

All room hire is subject to availability and our room hire terms and conditions.  Please contact us to make your booking.

The Royal Scots Club
Network of reciprocal clubs

The Royal Scots Club is connected with over 220 reciprocal clubs worldwide allowing members to access clubs locally and around the globe with a simple letter of introduction. 

No matter where you are in the world, you’ll always have a friendly face to greet you. You can browse all of our reciprocal clubs below.

Discounts on local businesses

We have unique partnerships with local businesses that help make your life as a visiting, or local member, that little bit more convenient. 

Members receive a variety of discounts across our local business partners’ services and products and can access those discounts by shouldering their physical or digital membership cards. 

For a full list of members’ discounts please see the section below:

 

Membership Rates

 
 
Military Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Military Serving & Ex-service personnel(all services, regular & AF Reserves having served for a minimum of 3 years)

£160 annually

UK: £75 Overseas: £150 (cannot be applied for online, contact us for info)


 
 
Town Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Town Member
living in Edinburgh

£330 annually

£150

Town Member 70+
living in Edinburgh and over 70 years of age

£260 annually

£150


 
 
Country Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Country Member
living outside Edinburgh, but in the UK, excluding the Home Counties

£235 annually

£150

Country Member 70+
living outside Edinburgh, but in the UK, excluding the Home Counties, and over 70 years of age

£195 annually

£150

Country Member Home Counties
living in London, Berkshire, Surrey, Kent, Herts, Essex, and Buckinghamshire

£410 annually

£150


 
 
Overseas Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Members living outside of the UK.

Please email membership@royalscotsclub.com to join the waitlist for this category.

£215 annually

£200


 
 
Spouse/Associate/Joint Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Spouse/Associate/Joint Member
second person living at the same address as a full member

£170 annually

£150


 
 
Monthly Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Our monthly subscription is available to members living in Scotland or the North of England (specially those in the counties of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Durham) over the age of 25

£38 monthly

UK: £65


 
 
Corporate Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Corporate Member
Contact us for details

Details upon request


 
 
Life Membership

Membership type

Subscription rate

Joining fee


Life Member
must have been a member for at least three years

10X annual subscription


 
 
Our Local Partners

Business information

Contact details

Discount


Alistair Campbell

– Silver Smith
Unit 14 | West Calder Business Centre| Dickson Street | West Calder | Edinburgh | EH55 8DZ

Tel: 0783 155 0243
Email: afcampbell@ymail.com

All items for sale and any work carried out will be priced at wholesale rates

Kathryn Sargent

– Bespoke Tailors
19B | Howe Street | Edinburgh | EH3 6TE

Tel: 0131 2854077
Email: enquiries@kathrynsargent.com

10% off Regimental Tweed Suit Jacket bespoke tailoring at Kathryn Sargent by Alistair Nimmo.
Offer valid from July-September 2024.

Brodie’s LLP

– Legal services
58 Morrison Street | Edinburgh | EH3 8BP

10% off personal legal services

Comcab

– Taxi Service
Suite 2/6 | Spitfire House | Turnhouse Road | EH12 0AL

15% off fares with your RSC Membership Card

Context Travel

2401 Walnut Street
Philadelphia | PA 19103

Members can get a 15% discount on all products: tours, audio guides and lectures.

Great Grog

– Wine seller
2 Dalkeith Road | Edinburgh | EH16 5BP

Tel: 0131 667 2855
Web: www.greatgrog.co.uk

10% off wine with your RSC Membership Card

H Robertson

– Haberdashery
21a Castle Street | Edinburgh

Tel: 0131 226 3464
Web: www.hrobertson.co.uk

10% off shoe repairs and key cutting with your RSC Membership Card

The Brogue Trader

– Shoemakers
18A Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HB

Tel: 0330 159 2639
Web: https://www.thebroguetrader.com/

10% discount offered to members visiting The Brogue Trader upon producing your RSC Membership Card

Noi Rouge Hair & Beauty

– Salon
19 Torphican Place|EH3 8DY

Tel: 0131 656 0756
Web: http://www.noirouge.co.uk/

10% off all full price treatments with your RSC Membership Card

Phoenix Fitness

– Fitness Classes and PT
31b Albany St | Edinburgh | EH1 3QN, Scotland

20% off Classes and Personal Training with your RSC Membership Card

Q-Park Omni Centre

– Car Park
Greenside Row | Edinburgh | EH1 3AN

20% off parking when you book online with our Club Code

Sign-in to our Member’s Area for our exclusive discount partner codes

Rabbie’s

– Tour Company
6 Waterloo Place, Tours depart from stances J and K | Edinburgh | EH1 3EG

Tel: 0131 226 3133
Web: www.rabbies.com

10% discount online or by phone on tours from Edinburgh ONLY.

Stewart Christie Co.

– Quality bespoke tailoring
63 Queen Street | Edinburgh | EH2 4NA

Tel: 0131 225 6639
Web: www.stewartchristie.com

15% discount on all full price items with your RSC Membership Card

The Players Lounge

– Barbering
161A Rose St | Edinburgh | EH2 4LS

Tel: 0131 225 3188
Web: https://the-players-lounge.com

15% discount Monday – Friday with your RSC Membership Card

The Scottish Regimental Store

– Regimental Gifts
9 Jeffrey Street | Edinburgh | EH1 1DR

Tel: 0131 557 0249
Web: www.scottishregimentalstore.co.uk

10% discount online or in store


 
 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

OF MEMBERSHIP

 
 

OUR EVENTS

31
Jul

Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Dinner

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo – A classic and beloved event at The Royal Scots Club. Join us for drinks and a two course dinner at the Club before heading up to the Edinburgh Castle for the performance.

Member only event

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01
Aug

Captain’s Table: August

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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02
Aug

The Duke of Lancaster’s Regimental Band: Garden Performance

Join us for a free evening of music in the Queens St Gardens with the 4th Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (Renamed from The North West Infantry Band in 2006). We require an entry list of guests into the gardens, so please RSVP if you would like

Member only event

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11
Aug

Meet the Authors: A Festival of Writing Worth Reading

Join us during the Edinburgh Fringe for an exclusive series of intimate author events. Over twelve days, we’ll welcome twelve acclaimed writers, each discussing their latest book, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee as


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01
Sep

An Evening of Scottish Tales

Join us in our Underground Bar for an evening of Scottish Tales told by Master Storyteller Beverly Bryant. Complimentary drink included within the ticket price. Food available to purchase.

Member only event

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05
Sep

Captain’s Table: September

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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08
Sep

Evening Lecture – Coco Chanel’s War

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Richard Wallace as he discusses his most recent book: Chanel’s War, Escape From France’. Books available on the night for purchase. Supper bookings available in the Abercromby Dining room from 17:30.


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10
Sep

Breakfast Club: September

The Breakfast Club returns next month and is hosted by an RSC Member. Engage with fellow Club members and chat about a new topic of interest over a breakfast roll or pastry.

Member only event

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11
Sep

Concert – An Evening with Plaidsong

Join us on 11th of September for an evening of Scottish Traditional music adaptations played by PlaidSong.The talented duo performing ‘Songs of the Scottish Soldier’, dedicated to all Scottish soldiers across 7 centuries.


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13
Sep

The Road to Mons Graupius: A Journey Through Roman Scotland

Join Alan Montgomery, Author of The Road to Mons Graupius: A Journey Through Roman Scotland for a Book Signing and Coffee Morning on Sat, 13th Sept.


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29
Sep

Evening Lecture – The Forgotten Highlanders – Scots as Prisoners of the Japanese in WW2

Graham Ogilvy presents an overview of the disastrous Far East campaign and uses the experiences of the Urquhart, Coogan and others to highlight the ordeal of the prisoners who were later met with official indifference upon their return home.


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03
Oct

Captain’s Table: October

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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17
Oct

Edinburgh Big Curry Lunch in Support of Army Benevolent Fund

The Edinburgh Big Curry Lunch is a chance to meet-up with friends, and for business professionals to invite colleagues or clients. You will rub shoulders with VIP s and civic dignitaries, senior officers from the British Army, and corporate influencers fr


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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.

Member only event

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20
Oct

Evening Lecture – The Three Forth Bridges

One rail and two road bridges, serving slightly different purposes. Hear about the men who built them and the struggles they faced to do so. Illustrated by stunning photographs.


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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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07
Nov

Captain’s Table: November

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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09
Nov

Remembrance Sunday Lunch

Join us for a short service of Remembrance at the Club Memorial. The Abercromby Dining Room is open for bookings from 12:00 to 14:00 on Sunday 9th November.


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12
Nov

Breakfast Club: November

The Breakfast Club returns next month and is hosted by a RSC Member. Engage with fellow Club members and chat about a new topic of interest over a breakfast roll or pastry.

Member only event

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27
Nov

Thanksgiving Dinner

We’re celebrating Thanksgiving this year with a traditional turkey dinner and all our American friends! Everyone is welcome to join us for dinner in the gorgeous Hepburn Suite for a delicious 3-course dinner with all the trimmings. Enjoy great company i


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28
Nov

St Andrew’s Day Dinner at The Royal Scots Club

Join us for an evening of musical entertainment, loyal toasts, great company and delicious food! Please note, per usual, the night will be a red-carpet, black-tie, miniature medal affair with uniform to be adorned where appropriate.

Member only event

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05
Dec

Captain’s Table: December

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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06
Dec

The RSC Annual Members’ Christmas Lunch & Raffle

Join us for our Members Christmas Lunch on Saturday 6th December 2025 from 12pm to 3pm.

Member only event

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18
Dec

Chairman’s Christmas Cocktails

Join our Chairman and other Members on Thursday, 18th December for a festive drinks reception. This is a complimentary event available for Members only.

Member only event

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