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There is no typical Royal Scots Club member: we welcome members from a wide range of backgrounds, whether they have a service connection or not.
If you live locally and want to frequent the Club for events and dining, need a business hub for your international clients, or a comfortable place to unwind and relax, we have a membership category to fit your needs.
Join The Royal Scots Club as a Town Member for less than £1 per day. Apply before 28th February and receive 50% off our joining fee.
Any applicants under the military category must have served for 3 years or more to qualify. Membership of The Royal Scots Club is subject to our terms and conditions.
Military Membership
Membership type
Subscription rate
Joining fee
Military Serving & Ex-service personnel(all UK services, regular & AF Reserves having served for a minimum of 3 years)
£160 annually
UK: £75£37.50with promotion
Town Membership
Membership type
Subscription rate
Joining fee
Town Member
living in Edinburgh
£330 annually
£150 £75 with promotion
Country Membership
Membership type
Subscription rate
Joining fee
Country Member
living outside Edinburgh, but in the UK, excluding the Home Counties
Experience opera on a miniature scale, with 30-minute performances brought to life with specially commissioned illustrations. Session 1: Rigoletto, Session 2: The Elixir of Love.
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27
Jun
Coffee Morning & Exhibition: HMS Unicorn
Explore the history and heritage of HMS Unicorn from the comfort of the Royal Scots Club with Club Member Lachlan Gunn from the HMS Unicorn heritage team.
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03
Jul
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.
Member only event
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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.
Member only event
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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.
Member only event
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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.
Member only event
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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
Member only event
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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.
Member only event
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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.
Member only event
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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.