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WHO WE ARE

The Royal Scots Club is managed overall by a group of Trustees who are responsible for keeping the Club going for time immemorial.

Trustees of The Royal Scots Club

Chairman of Trustees is Brigadier George Lowder. Other trustees include Stuart Montgomery, Maj Tony Jones, Kelly Rhodes, Norman Soutar, Maj Gen Robert Bruce and Rob Dickson.

Chairman of the Trustees: Brigadier George Lowder
Rob Dickson
Maj Tony Jones
Stuart Montgomery
Kelly Rhodes
Maj Gen Robert Bruce
Norman Soutar

Board of Directors

Reporting to the Trustees, and responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Club is a Board of Directors. They are chaired by Norman Soutar. The directors are Alasdair Soutar, Jonny Bristow, Lyndsay Snoddon, Guy Richardson, Christian Jetuah, Molly Betram, Neil Ellis, David Goodacre, and Heather Blair..

Chairman of the Board of Directors: Norman Soutar
Alasdair Soutar
Jonny Bristow
Lyndsay Snoddon
A headshot of Chairman of the Members Committee Guy Richardson, smiling and slightly leaning against a wall.
Guy Richardson
Christian Jetuah
Molly Bertram standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
Molly Betram
Neil Ellis standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
Neil Ellis
David Goodacre standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
David Goodacre
Heather Blair standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
Heather Blair

Membership Committee

Also reporting to the Trustees, and responsible for membership events and member experience, is the Club Committee. The Committee is drawn from members of the Club. Chaired by Guy Richardson, the current Committee is made up of the following: Frances Beretta, Bernie Hewitt, Jan McClean, and Wg Cdr Alison M Moodie (retd), Christian Stelfox, Dave Hill, and Jess Davidson.

A headshot of Chairman of the Members Committee Guy Richardson, smiling and slightly leaning against a wall.
Chairman of the Membership Committee: Guy Richardson
Frances Beretta
Bernie Hewitt
Dr Allin Groom
Jan McClean
Wg Cdr Alison M Moodie (retd)
Anne Fergusson
Christian Stelfox standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
Christian Stelfox
Dave Hill standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
Dave Hill

Regimental Secretary

Secretary to the Trustees, Board of Directors, and Membership Committee

Lt Col David Jack
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OUR EVENTS

03
Apr

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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06
Apr

Evening Lecture: Scotland’s Choice

Scotland’s Choice: An Evening of Discussion with Times Columnist Magnus Linklater. What does the upcoming Election have in store for you?


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08
Apr

RSC Annual General Meeting

The Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wed 8 Apr 2026 in the Hepburn Suite commencing at 1900.  All Members are welcome to attend and a complimentary curry will be provided for all those attending in person.

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16
Apr

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

Member only event

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17
Apr

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
Apr

Paint Off Art Battle

The Royal Scots Club and The Edinburgh Drawing School are proud to present an afternoon of live fine art featuring artists Jason Michael Bentley and Alicia Coombs.


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25
Apr

ANZAC Day Lunch

Distance shouldn’t mean a lack of connection. This April 25th, we invite our Australian and New Zealand community—and those who wish to stand with them—to join us for an informal lunch of remembrance and mateship.


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25
Apr

Spring Opening Concert

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 Acade


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18
May

Author Coffee Morning: Trading Fate

Club Member Graeme Menzies provides a uniquely west coast perspective on the Canadian origin story – explore the event that prevented British Columbia from becoming an American State.


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