http://www.royalscotsclub.com/ Royal Scots Club RSS Feed Description http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/49/Easter-Sunday-Lunch http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/49/Easter-Sunday-Lunch Join us for a special Easter Sunday Lunch on 31 March.To book, please call Janet on 0131 556 4270 or email membership@royalscotsclub.com.MENU    Cream of spring onion & chive soup Smoked chicken & pancetta with plum tomato, red onion & basil Char-grilled mango & pineapple with pomegranate & kiwi syrup (V) Blue cheese & Crowdie paté with a crispy tattie scone Hot smoked salmon on a bed of green salad with dill crème fraîche ~~~ Roast gigot of spring lamb with a herby garlic crust and Cumberland sauce Roast butternut turkey breast with crispy bacon & chipolata mash Braised daube of beef with a homemade mini mushroom pie in a rich port wine sauce Baked cod steak with a sweet chilli & dill butter Roasted beef tomato, stuffed with wild mushroom & pepper cous cous on rocket & parmesan salad (V) ~~~ Rhubarb & ginger crumble served with custard Creamy raspberry mousse with shortbread Homemade Glayva & Strawberry ice cream with exotic fruit salad Selection of Scottish cheeses with celery, grapes & biscuits  ~~~Coffee and chocolate eggs3 courses and coffee ~ £17.50  Please inform a member of waiting staff if you are allergic to specific foods which may result in a severe reaction.    Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/50/Speakers-Lunches-Donald-Smith http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/50/Speakers-Lunches-Donald-Smith Donald Smith, Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, takes his turn as guest speaker on Monday 18 March. He has published both poetry and prose and will be speaking about his latest book, Arthur’s Seat – Exploring the History and Folklore of Edinburgh’s Mountain-within-a-City.Next month's speaker will be Right Rev Dr John Armes, the Bishop of Edinburgh, who will join us on Monday 15 April.Lunches start at 12 noon for 12.30 and non members are welcome. Tickets cost £14 and include a two course meal and coffee. Box office: events@royalscotsclub.com or phone 0131 556 4270  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/43/A-Lunch-a-Laugh-and-a-Lecture http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/43/A-Lunch-a-Laugh-and-a-Lecture Tourism, storytelling and religion will be on the menu at The Royal Scots Club this spring as we launch our 2013 Edinburgh Leaders Speaker Lunches. The monthly lunches are open to all, including non members, and the first in the season will be delivered on Monday 18 February by Bob Downie, Chief Executive of The Royal Yacht Britannia. Vice Chair of the Scottish Tourism Leadership Group, Bob will be discussing the development of the new tourism strategy for Scotland. Donald Smith, Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, takes his turn as guest speaker on Monday 18 March. He has published both poetry and prose and will be speaking about his latest book, Arthur’s Seat – Exploring the History and Folklore of Edinburgh’s Mountain-within-a-City. The final talk of the season will be presented by the Right Rev Dr John Armes on Monday 15 April. Consecrated as the 26th Bishop of Edinburgh in May 2012, he was previously rector of St John the Evangelist Church, and Dean of the Diocese of Edinburgh. The lunches start at 12 noon for 12.30 and non members are welcome. Tickets cost £14 and include a two course meal and coffee. Box office: events@royalscotsclub.com or phone 0131 556 4270 Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/48/RBS-6-Nations-2013-at-The-Royal-Scots-Club http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/48/RBS-6-Nations-2013-at-The-Royal-Scots-Club Join us in the bar for all the action from this year's RBS Six Nations. Non members are welcome and lunch will be served in the dining room from 12-2pm. Bar snacks will be available all afternoon so come down and make a day of it. Saturday 2 February Wales vs Ireland: 1330 kick off England vs Scotland: 1600 kick off  Sunday 3 February Italy vs France: 1500 kick off Saturday 9 February Scotland vs Italy: 1430 kick off France vs Wales: 1700 kick off  Sunday 10 February Ireland vs England: 1500 kick off Saturday 23 February Italy vs Wales: 1430 kick off England vs France: 1700 kick off Sunday 24 February Scotland vs Ireland: 1400 kick off Saturday 9 March Scotland vs Wales: 1430 kick off Ireland vs France: 1700 kick off Sunday 10 March England vs Italy: 1500 kick off Saturday 16 March Italy vs Ireland: 1430 kick off Wales vs England: 1700 kick off France vs Scotland: 2000 kick off Fri, 1 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/44/2013-Winter-Lectures-War-Graves-Forth-Crossing-and-Propaganda http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/44/2013-Winter-Lectures-War-Graves-Forth-Crossing-and-Propaganda With continued focus on the role of the military around the world, we have launched our 2013 programme of free winter lectures. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has a unique worldwide role and cares for cemeteries which are the final resting place of millions of servicemen killed in battle. The first lecture of the year will kick-off with a talk that links Edinburgh to worldwide war graves, plus some fascinating revelations about their history and upkeep. Speaking about the lecture, Lt Gen Sir Alistair Irwin KCB, CBE comments: “In WW1 and WW2 there were 1.7 million Commonwealth casualties including over 12,000 Royal Scots. The information held by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is of great value to anyone researching history of battles or a personal family history.” This popular lecture series will continue into the year with an overview of the new Forth Crossing and a historic talk on the Propaganda in the Films of the Third Reich – including an eye-opening German version of the Titanic. Lectures are free and open to non-members. Box office: 0131 556 4270 / events@royalscotsclub.com Royal Scots Club Winter LecturesMonday 7 January 2013, 7pm-8pm: “The Commonwealth War Graves Commission: A Continuing Story”Monday 4 February 2013, 7pm-8pm: “The Forth Replacement Crossing”Monday 4 March 2013, 7pm-8pm: “Propaganda in the Films of the Third Reich”    Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/47/In-Good-Company-What-Our-Corporate-Members-Say-About-Us http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/47/In-Good-Company-What-Our-Corporate-Members-Say-About-Us One of our regulars, Alistair Murray, chairman of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Scotland, explained why his organisation chose our venue for its annual conference. He said: “The club has all-round appeal with its central location plus elegant and prestigious surroundings. The new facilities, including the Princess Royal Suite, offer us additional space, exceptional presentation technology and everything we need for our events. The Royal Scots Club offers true value for money and nothing is ever too much trouble.”  Over the last three months we have also hosted meetings and events for the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland, the Institute of Directors, Thrive for Business, University of St Andrews, and EMC Training to name a few.To find out more about corporate membership or take advantage of our 90th anniversary offer, please email our membership secretary Janet Grant.   Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/45/90th-Anniversary-Corporate-Membership-Offer http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/45/90th-Anniversary-Corporate-Membership-Offer To celebrate our 90th anniversary, we are offering one year’s corporate membership for just £90, for a limited 90 day period. The Club is a superb venue for corporate events and meetings and offers a range of modern and flexible spaces; with large rooms which can accommodate up to 200, a host of smaller meeting rooms and 24 luxury bedrooms. There are also comfortable lounges and quiet rooms offering drop in facilities to meet colleagues and hold informal meetings. Free wi-fi is available throughout the Club. Benefits of corporate membership include reduced rates for overnight accommodation, preferential rates for use of meeting rooms, access to the members’ lounge and library, and reciprocal memberships with a large number of well known worldwide clubs, from London to Kenya. To take advantage contact membership secretary Janet Grant by emailing membership@royalscotsclub.com before 31 January 2013. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/46/St-Andrews-Dinner-to-Raise-Funds-for-The-Soldiers-Charity http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/46/St-Andrews-Dinner-to-Raise-Funds-for-The-Soldiers-Charity Record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont and rugby legend Andy Irvine will entertain guests and raise money for The Soldiers’ Charity on 30 November at our annual St Andrew’s Night Dinner. The black-tie dinner will be hosted by Austin Lafferty, president of the Law Society of Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an evening of entertainment while raising money for a very worthy cause. The Soldiers’ Charity gives lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. Soldiers risk so much for us, but for them, it’s just doing their job. In return, the charity provides financial assistance when they are in real need. The Soldiers Charity has seen a 30% rise over the past two years in applications from soldiers who have taken part in previous and current conflicts and we currently raise £7 million a year to meet this need. As a result of Current Operations it is anticipated that the requests for assistance will rise significantly in the coming years. Tickets cost £55 each / £500 for a table of ten. To book or to find out more, please call 0131 556 4270. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/42/Charity-Fashion-Show-Wednesday-2nd-May-2012 http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/42/Charity-Fashion-Show-Wednesday-2nd-May-2012 Following the sell-out success of our event in November, we are delighted to announe that our next Charity Fashion Show event will take place on the Wednesday 2nd May 2012. We are again teaming up with Jenners and House of Fraser, and this time in support of ABF- The Soldiers' Charity. Tickets are priced at £35per person, and the format for the evening will be:6:30pm Champagne reception in The Library7pm Fashion show in The Hepburn Suite 7:45pm Dinner, wine, raffle in The Princess Royal SuiteGoody bags on departureFor more information and ticket sales, please contact the events team on Tel: 0131 556 4270 or email events@royalscotsclub.com Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/40/RBS-Six-Nations-Rugby-At-The-Royal-Scots-Club-Saturday-4th-February-2012 http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/40/RBS-Six-Nations-Rugby-At-The-Royal-Scots-Club-Saturday-4th-February-2012 Six Nations Rugby At The Royal Scots Club Saturday 4th February 2012   France vs  Italy 2:30pm Kick-Off & Scotland vs  England The Calcutta Cup  5pm Kick-Off   Watch the action live on the big screen Bar open from 1pm Hot snacks available all day                              Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/39/Wedding-Fair-Sunday-11th-March-2012 http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/39/Wedding-Fair-Sunday-11th-March-2012     We are delighted to announce that we'll be holding our first ever wedding fair here at The Royal Scots Club on Sunday 11th March 2012. We are working in partnership with Jenners & House of Fraser for this exciting event, which will be an opportunity to see around the club's facilities, meet with our wedding planners, and pick up helpful ideas for beauty, themes, and entertainment on the day.  Edinburgh's All Wrapped Up will be on-hand to add a bit of creative flair, along with a host of other suppliers. We are very much looking forward to showing off the club's newly re-developed facilities, including our new events suite with a capacity for 160 seated and 200 for evening reception. We hope to see you there! Date; Sunday 11th March 2012 Time: Between 12pm and 4pm. Entrance: Complimentary Catering: Complimentary canapes and a glass of bubbly for all guests. The flyer can be downloaded here. For further information, please contact Leila Arfa on Tel: 0131 525 6156 or email events@royalscotsclub.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                        For more information, contact Leila on Tel: 0131 525 6156 or email events@royalscotsclub.com Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/38/A-terrific-write-up-from-The-Newcastle-Chronicle http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/38/A-terrific-write-up-from-The-Newcastle-Chronicle Part of an article from Saturday 17th December 2011 , by Tom Mullen After arriving on Friday evening, my partner and I made our way to our accommodation for the weekend, the Royal Scots Club. Situated within one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian streets, the private member’s club offersthe charm of a country house hotel with a cosy club atmosphere. You don’t have to be a member to stay here –rooms can be booked in the usual way – but there is a membership element that includes a friendlycontingent of ex-military gentlemen, who are only too happy to stop for a friendly chat. Our room here was incredibly comfortable. It featured all the mod-cons amid a red-carpeted and warm setting, with a huge bed providing the perfect retreat for a cosy winter snooze. Downstairs, the restaurant is equally cosy,featuring photos and artwork dedicated to the club’s namesake – the Royal Scots regiment. The regiment is one of the oldest and most senior infantry regiments in the British Army, having been created in 1633 during the reign ofCharles I of Scotland. It existed until 2006, when it amalgamated with the King’s Own Scottish Borderers tobecome the Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion of the newly-formed Royal Regiment of Scotland. The club is frequented by many veterans. But away from the history and back to the food. Simply delicious. The menu offered to us didn’t boast a hugeamount of choice – only five or six main courses in fact – but what it lacked in numbers it certainly made up for in taste. I tried the Scottish salmon starter and then steak, cooked rare with crunchy vegetables, while my partner was blown away by the goats’ cheese tart followed by a hearty chicken roast. We finished with an excellent cheese board. The following evening we enjoyed lamb, cooked to perfection, and a chicken fillet dish, before sharing a delicious Edinburgh fog pudding, which I would describe as a cross between a mouse and a cheesecake. The service here is just as charming as the menu, and the speed at which such good food was served is something quite remarkable. The red wine was also magnificent.The pdf of the full article can be found here. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/36/Christmas-and-New-Year-Opening-Hours http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/36/Christmas-and-New-Year-Opening-Hours The festive holidays are soon approaching! Here's a note of the club's opening hours over the Christmas and Hogmanay period. Friday 23rd December - Normal Business Saturday 24th to Wednesday 28th December inclusive - Closed Thursday 29th December, Friday 30th and Saturday 31st - Open as normal, special lunches and dinner- see here for more details. Sunday 1st January to Tuesday 3rd January inclusive - Closed  Wednesday 4th January - Re-open as normal.                                                          Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/35/Special-lunches-betwixt-Christmas-and-Hogmanay-and-Hogmanay-Dinner http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/35/Special-lunches-betwixt-Christmas-and-Hogmanay-and-Hogmanay-Dinner Cheer yourself up in the lull between Christmas and Hogmanay by visiting the Club for one of our special pre-Hogmanay meals!   Lunches – served 12 noon – 2.00pm (normal 2 & 3 course lunch prices)   Thursday 29th December -  Curry buffet lunch   Friday 30th December - Fish & chips lunch   Saturday 31st December - Roast carvery lunch   Dinners –   Thursday 29 Dec Normal dinner menu from 7 – 9.00pm   Fri 30 & Sat 31 December 3 course dinner with coffee & tablet, £24.00pp, bookings from 7 – 9.00pm   To book a table, call us on Tel: 0131 556 4270   Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/37/Christmas-Lunches-and-Dinners-at-The-Club http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/37/Christmas-Lunches-and-Dinners-at-The-Club If you're looking for a venue for a fabulous Chrsitmas Party, a cosy spot for lunch with friends and family, or a room for Private Dining - we have just the right festive atmosphere here at The Royal Scots Club. Come in from the cold, warm up in front of the fireplace, and let our team look after you for the perfect traditional Christmas. Traditional Christmas Lunch - Served from Friday 2nd December (exc Sundays) until Friday 23rd December. 12noon to 2pm. £18pp and options for private dining . Traditional Christmas Dinner - Served from Friday 2nd December (exc Sundays) until Friday 23rd December. 7pm to 9pm. £28.50pp and options for private dining. Christmas Party Lunch - Friday 16th December - we still have limited availability. Contact us for special prices. Christmas Party Nights - Friday 9th and 16th December - Limited availability - contact us for special prices.                           Contact us on Tel: 0131 556 4270 or email events@royalscotsclub.com   Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/34/Another-fantastic-mention-in-The-daily-record http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/34/Another-fantastic-mention-in-The-daily-record  Published in The Daily Record, Saturday 19th November 2011 Some highlights from our recent metion. “Perched on one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian streets, the Royal Scots Club feels far more cosy than the ubiquitous mega-hotels which seem to litter so many cities. “Staff were friendly and helpful .. the food was excellent … the dining room was immaculate…. Breakfast was another feast, all made with the finest Scottish fare.” -  Stephen Stewart, Daily Record, November 2011 The full article can be found here.  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/29/Evening-News-article-Bus-job-put-pair-on-road-to-romance http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/29/Evening-News-article-Bus-job-put-pair-on-road-to-romance Heather and Archie Motion tied the knot here at The Club in April 2011, and the Evening News fell in love with their story! A link to the online article can be found here. It’s quite common to find something on a bus – a forgotten shopping bag, loose coins, a newspaper. But newlyweds Archie and Heather Motion found something else – each other. Archie – who met Heather when they were both working as bus drivers for the Edinburgh Bus Tours – admits it took him a while to put the wheels of their romance in motion. Craigmillar’s Archie, 33, was unaware that Heather, 26, nee McCourt, carried a torch for him as they steered tourists around the city, but something rang a bell as the season came to an end. The pair tied the knot at St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church in George Street, before celebrating at the Royal Scots Club with family and friends. Next stop was a honeymoon in New York and Mexico. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/30/Another-fabulous-write-up-from-The-Aberdeen-Press-Journal http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/30/Another-fabulous-write-up-from-The-Aberdeen-Press-Journal A recent article from the P&J was published and can be found online here. I had fabns. Even pulling a suitcase, it is not too far a walk frulous accommodation at the Royal Scots Club in Abercromby Place. Housed in a stunning Georgian building in Edinburgh’s New Town, now one of UNESCO’s designated World Heritage sites, it overlooks Queen Street Gardeom the train and bus stations. It is a private members’ club but offers high quality, reasonably priced accommodation and meals to members and non-members alike. It was founded as a memorial club to more than 11,000 Royal Scots who lost their lives in the Great War. The walls in the public rooms are adorned with references to the regiment and those who served – one fascinating photograph of sturdy lads has the caption: 17th Battalion Royal Scots tug of war team winners, divisional championship, Flanders 1919. The faces staring out from the photograph serve as a sharp reminder of those who endured so much on those muddy, bloody battlefields. Designed as an oasis of calm for men of all ranks, the club still has a quiet, upmarket air and, apart from a no jeans at dinner rule, is pretty relaxed. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/31/Two-thumbs-up-for-The-Royal-Scots-Club-from-The-PJ-as-noticed-by-The-Drum http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/31/Two-thumbs-up-for-The-Royal-Scots-Club-from-The-PJ-as-noticed-by-The-Drum Following our recent coverage, The Drum picked up that The Aberdeen P&J are definitely fans of The Club! Regular readers of the Press and Journal's Saturday supplement, Your Life, must have had a double take this weekend when a splash featuring the redoubtable Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh induced a sense of deja vu. For a week last Saturday , the Aberdeen daily featured the Abercromby Place club in the two-page Eating Out section of thesupplement –complete with five photographs plus lavish illustrations of dishes from its cuisine. The meal earned a 28 out of 30 mark. This Saturday, the Royal Scots Club again appeared in Your Life – in a two-page Travel Scotland focus, and this time it dominated one page with two large pictures from the previous week repeated and further menu illustrations. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/32/Recent-Article-in-The-Daily-Record http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/32/Recent-Article-in-The-Daily-Record From The Daily Record - Saturday 17th September 2011 The Royal Scots Regiment have aproud history of valour on thebattlefield stretching backhundreds of years – so, as one oflife’s natural civilians, it was withtrepidation that I arrived at theirclub for the weekend.But I was soon put at ease by thewarm welcome my wife Trish and Ireceived as we entered the stunningneo-classical building in AbercrombyPlace in Edinburgh’s New Town.The receptionist was friendlinessitself as she showed us where topark – and avoid the bands of trafficwardens who had eyed our car as weputtered to a halt outside.And she soon had us installed inour room, which oozed character,with high ceilings, huge Georgianwindows and period furniture.The club was founded in memoryof the 11,000 Royal Scots killed inWorld War 1.And, along with pictures of battlesfought in by the regiment and othermemorabilia, that is what gives it itsgenuine atmosphere.It’s a welcome change from theblandness of many modern hotels.With dinner being served shortlyafter we arrived, it was time todecide on what to wear for ourappearance in the dining room.The Royal Scots Club, whichrecently completed a £1.5millionrefurbishment and also an extension,has a smart dress code that involvesthe wearing of a tie – with jeansbeing frowned on.Luckily for me – owner of just twokipper ties from the 80s – the rule isrelaxed at the weekend.But all the dressing up was worth itas we were served up a trulydelicious meal and lashings of wine.After a great night’s sleep, it wastime, once again, to visit the diningroom – on this occasion for a full-onScottish breakfast. There washealthy stuff there too – freshfruit, cereals and fruit juices.So, full to the gunnels, Iwaddled after Trish as weheaded out to see the sights –all in walking distance as theclub is just a few hundred yardsfrom Princes Street.Adopting a see-a-sight/havea-coffee policy, we cut aswathe through the city,bagging the National Museumof Scotland, the NationalPortrait Gallery, The Royal Mile– and a dizzying array of shops.And it was nice to be able tostroll back in the evening toour sumptuous rooms.By the time we left, I feltready for anything – althoughI’m not expecting my call-uppapers anytime soon.A full pdf of the article can be found here. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/28/Review-of-The-Royal-Scots-Clubs-Dining-room http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/28/Review-of-The-Royal-Scots-Clubs-Dining-room We are delighted with this recent review of The Club's dining room, which featured in The Aberdeen Press & Journal on Saturday 15th October. Highlights of the write-up: The room, overlooking Queen Street Gardens, is one of the finest rooms in Edinburgh, filled with classical Georgian features such as huge, ornate-carved door frames and splendid windows, with illuminated glass cabinets filled with sparkling regimental silverware. Waiting staff, wearing tartan waistcoats, are friendly and efficient, and every task is carried out with a sense of cheerful purpose. To start I ordered a warm goats cheese salad while my companion opted for smoked salmon. My starter was superb. The goats cheese, just starting to melt, was served on a thick oatcake with a good dollop of caramelised tangy red onion chutney and a spicy rocket salad. Delicious.The salmon, served with lots of thickly-buttered brown bread, lemon and freshly-cracked pepper had a delicious smoky flavour and a nice, flaky texture which suggested it had come from a fish merchant rather than a packet. For the main course, the vegetarian option of mushroom ravioli with pesto cream sauce took my friend’s fancy while the venison steak with red currant sauce was too hard for me to resist. My steak, two fine cuts of venison, was nicely pink and tender without being bloody. It came with a generous portion of potatoes and a good selection of fresh vegetables. The ravioli was a hit as the parcels of pasta were a good size and filled with tender mushrooms. The pesto/mushroom combination of flavours worked surprisingly well. I tucked into a gorgeous home-made ice-cream terrine which had layers of different flavoured ice creams including a wonderful toffee, all served with colourful autumnal fruits. My companion chose cheese and biscuits and received a nice selection of Scottish and continental cheeses including a very moreish, tangy blue. For those in the mood for a special-occasion dinner, at an everyday price, the Royal Scots Club is spot on. A pdf version of the article can be found here, and a link to the online version of the article here. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/26/Christmas-Brochure-now-available-online http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/26/Christmas-Brochure-now-available-online Our Christmas Brochure is now available on the website! Click this link for more details on our festive dining options. Thu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/27/Autumn-2011-Fashion-Show-in-aid-of-Poppy-Scotland-Wednesday-9th-November-2011 http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/27/Autumn-2011-Fashion-Show-in-aid-of-Poppy-Scotland-Wednesday-9th-November-2011 Hosted by Jenners & House of Frasers Come along to a wonderful evening of fashionat The Royal Scots Club on Wednesday 9th November 2011. Starting with a welcome glass of fizz, followed at 7pm bya stunning catwalk show featuring many ofthe Jenners winter collections, with an amazingselection of top fashion brands. Then rounded offwith a superb two course dinner with wine.All proceeds from the evening will go to Poppy Scotland. Tickets £30 (special incentive packages for tables of 10 or more) Download the pdf for more details here or contact us on Tel: 0131 556 4270 / email events@royalscotsclub.com  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/25/New-Web-Site-Launch http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/25/New-Web-Site-Launch Royal Scots Club Launches New Web Site The Royal Scots Club has just launched its new web site following its recent redevelopment programme. The new web site, developed by Crush Digital, will offer new site visitors more functionality, easier navigation and the ability to link in with the Club's new on-line booking system which will be launched on 1st September. We hope that the new web site will help answer guest enquiries more efficiently, in order to maintain the high standards of customer service in place at the Royal Scots Club. It is not just the Royal Scots Club hotel that has under gone a refurbishment. The new web site has also been re-vamped to compliment the style of the new look hotel. A new elegant design and layout reflects the style and character that many have come to expect from the Royal Scots Club hotel. The new web site was developed by Crush Digital, with whom the Royal Scots Club have worked with for 10 years. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/23/Serviced-Offices http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/23/Serviced-Offices Small businesses set for Club class in central Edinburgh Small businesses in Edinburgh are being offered accommodation to help them rise through the ranks - serviced offices in a military-inspired members' club in one of Edinburgh's finest streets. As the latest development in its £1.5 million renovation and expansion programme, the Royal Scots Club has created serviced offices, capable of up to 12 desks, to be let out to small outside businesses within Edinbrugh. Tenants will have reception facilities, direct dial telephones, broadband internet access and use of the Club's lounge and bar. They will also have access to meeting room and conference facilities. If they become members they will be able to use the Dining Room, Members Lounge & Library and have access to over 200 reciprocal Clubs worldwide. "Our renovation programme has not only created even more splendid premises and services for members and guests but also given us extra space ideally suited for people working in small businesses or as sole traders," said Club Manager Adrian Hayes. "The offices are fully serviced and flexible, and come with the bonus of a prime, prestigious address. Very few serviced offices can offer the facilities of overnight accommodation, bars and dining rooms and meeting facilities all conveniently located on one site" For more information call Adrian Hayes at the Royal Scots Club on 0131-556 4270 or email manager@royalscotsclub.com Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/24/Refurbishment http://www.royalscotsclub.com/page/news/news/24/Refurbishment The historic Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh has completed a £1.5 million refurbishment and extension programme which features the addition of state-of-the-art conference and function facilities. Then refurbishment project, which took two and a half years from planning to completion, includes the creation of a new bar and lounge area for the existing Hepburn Suite, the installation of a passenger lift to connect the Club's six floors and the newly developed Princess Royal Suite. Situated in Abercromby Place, one Edinburghs finest Georgian streets, the Royal Scots Club was founded as a War Memorial Club in memory of the 11,000 Royal Scots killed in the First World War. The Royal Scots Club is a members' club offering overnight accommodation, dining facilities, conference and business meeting rooms, and a setting for special events such as weddings. Membership is open to anyone over 18 and corporate membership is encouraged. No armed forces connection is required and the Club has some 1,950 members from all walks of life. The jewel in its crown is the Princess Royal Suite, opened earlier this year by HRH Princess Anne, the Club's Patron. It can seat 200 theatre style and 160 for dinner. The Royal Scots Club has 23 individually designed en-suite bedrooms, some with scenic views to Fife or overlooking private gardens. Tue, 9 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT