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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, Rob Dickson and Christian Jetuah.

Chairman of the Trustees: Brigadier George Lowder
Rob Dickson
Maj Tony Jones
Stuart Montgomery
Kelly Rhodes
Christian Jetuah
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
Dr Allin Groom
Christian Stelfox standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
Christian Stelfox
Frances Beretta
Jan McClean
Dave Hill standing in front of the library books in the Members' Library
Dave Hill
Bernie Hewitt
Anne Fergusson

Regimental Secretary

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

Lt Col David Jack
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OUR EVENTS

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

This is Murrayfield with Special Guest Gavin Hastings

Join Peter Burns, Rob Robertson & Guy Richardson as we celebrate 100 remarkable years of Murrayfield Stadium. A century of iconic matches, memories and Scottish rugby history with special guest Gavin Hastings!


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06
Nov

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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07
Nov

Artist 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 event

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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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21
Nov

Meet the Author: Now or Never!

Join Thomas Chadwick as we explore 1 March 1979: Scotland’s first devolution referendum. Nearly 300 years after its Parliament dissolved, The Scottish Assembly that shaped a nation’s politics for a generation.


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21
Nov

In Conversation with Richard Demarco & Roddy Martine

Join Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine in conversation at the Royal Scots Club to celebrate the launch of Demarco’s Europe, published by Luath Press.


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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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29
Nov

Deck 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 event

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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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14
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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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.

Member only event

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20
Jan

Afternoon Seminar: The Gardens over the Road

Join us for an afternoon seminar where we explore the history of the Queen Street Gardens with Dr Patricia Andrew.


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30
Jan

Meet the Author: Sex, Spies, and Bloody Murder with Tom Wood

One of Scotland’s most senior and experienced operational police officers, now author, brings to you a bold new collection of true tales from Scotland’s underbelly, blending espionage, scandal and a murder.


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15
Feb

Afternoon Seminar: Inspiring The Brigadier Gerard Stories

Join Army Major Ronald Roberts as he presents what inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to create The Brigadier Gerard Stories!


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