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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 other directors are Alasdair Soutar, Jonny Bristow, Lyndsay Snoddon, Guy Richardson, Christian Jetuah, Molly Betram, and Neil Ellis.

Chairman of the Board of Directors: Norman Soutar
Alasdair Soutar
Jonny Bristow
Lyndsay Snoddon
Guy Richardson
Christian Jetuah
Molly Betram
Neil Ellis

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: Cdr Andy Poulton-Watt, Rev Iain May, Dr Howard Moody, Frances Beretta, Bernie Hewitt, Jan McClean, and Wg Cdr Alison M Moodie (retd).

Chairman of the Membership Committee: Guy Richardson
Frances Beretta
Bernie Hewitt
Dr Allin Groom
Jan McClean
Wg Cdr Alison M Moodie (retd)
Anne Fergusson

Regimental Secretary

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

Lt Col David Jack
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OUR EVENTS

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May

May Monthly Mess: Great Grog Wine Tasting

Located in The Underground Bar, the Monthly Mess is a casual evening for Members to connect with one another over drinks and light bites. Attendance is free – food and drinks can be purchased at the bar.

Member only event

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03
Jun

Evening Lecture – By the Skin of Their Teeth, Delivered by John Crawford

How the Jamestown Colony (1607-1623) survived the hazards of risky ocean voyages, hostile Indians, sickness & strange diseases, poisons, famine, massacres, and incompetent leadership, to become England’s first overseas colony, which would start the spread


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06
Jun

Captain’s Table: June

The Captain’s Table is a monthly Royal Scots Club luncheon where members and their guests can get together and enjoy good food, great conversation and mingle with other members and their guests.

Member only event

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07
Jun

Beating Retreat 2025

The Beating Retreat is a classic and beloved event at The Royal Scots Club and will this year feature The Lowland Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland alongside The Royal Scots Association Pipe Band marching along Abercromby Place.

Member only event

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26
Jun

June Monthly Mess: Reaper’s Rum Tasting

Join us for a complimentary rum tasting with Reaper’s Rum. Located in The Underground Bar, the Monthly Mess is a casual evening for Members to connect with one another over drinks and light bites. Attendance is free – food and drinks can be purchased at

Member only event

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17
Jul

Summer Garden Party

You’re Invited! The Royal Scots Club Summer Garden Party returns. Join us on the 17th of July for a wonderful evening of drinks, delicious food, lively music, and fantastic conversation in the picturesque Queens St Gardens East. Open to Members and their

Member only event

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02
Aug

The Duke of Lancaster’s Military 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


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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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