The Battle of Trafalgar was to witness both the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte’s plans to invade Britain, and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. It was never going to be any ordinary battle, and quickly acquired a heightened, almost magical, reality. During the engagement at Trafalgar, on 21 October 1805, the Royal Navy annihilated the […]
New for Autumn! We have been working away on our 2019-2020 calendar of events and are very excited to announce a few new events making an appearance this season. In particular our new FREE coffee mornings! Open to members and non-members these coffee mornings will be held on the first Saturday of each month starting […]
Not for Glory Nor Riches’ 100 years of The Royal Scots Club by Roddy Martine The Trustees commissioned, author and RSC Member, Roddy Martine to write a book commemorating 100 years of The Royal Scots Club. ‘Not for Glory Nor Riches’ is so much more than just the inspiring story of a military Club which […]
As chocolate eggs, marshmallow bunnies and hot cross buns start filling supermarket shelves, it can be easy to forget the origins of the Easter celebrations. Unlike Christmas and Valentine’s Day which fall on the same days every year, the Easter holiday dates change annually. Easter will always fall on a Sunday with Good Friday just […]
On 1 April 2018 the Royal Air Force will be celebrating its 100th birthday. The centenary itself will be marked by special events, activities and other initiatives at local, regional and national levels running from April to the end of November 2018. The Royal Scots Club is no exception and will be marking RAF100 with […]
Mother’s Day – or Mothering Sunday – will be celebrated on Sunday the 11th of March in the UK this year. It was the American social activist Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) from Philadelphia who lobbied the government for an official day to honour mothers in the United States. The day took off in Britain when vicar’s […]
Graduation season will soon be upon us so now seems like the perfect time to think about how to celebrate your special day. It may feel like only yesterday your parents were dropping you off at your halls of residence, but after years of studying towards your degree, it’s time for the biggest of day […]
You said yes – congratulations! After the excitement of getting engaged has sunk in, it’s time to start planning for your big day. Having a supportive (and organised!) bridal party around you ensures the planning process runs smoothly and that you have helping hands on the day of the wedding. Selecting your bridesmaids and maid […]
You may be about to order your loved one a bunch of flowers, or book a romantic restaurant for dinner, but have you ever wondered how other cultures around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on the 14th of February. The history of […]
Meetings are an important part of day to day business so it is essential they are run efficiently; time is a precious resource and no one wants their time wasted. Whether you are organising meetings, or simply attending them, you owe it to yourself to become more effective at this professional skill. We have pulled together […]
After celebrating Burns Night on the 25th of January, we thought it was the perfect time to examine other unique Scottish traditions which are still celebrated today. For a such a small country, Scotland punches well above its weight in terms of history and culture. From the ancient clans of the 12th century, each generation has […]
Held throughout the world on the 25th of January, a traditional Burns Supper is an evening event which celebrates Robert Burns’ life and work. Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. The first Burns supper was held in July 1801 when nine of Burns’ close friends got together to […]
Once the excitement of your engagement has sunk in, planning mode has to kick off. There doesn’t need to be a huge rush of action within the first few days, weeks or even months but you may want to think broadly about your hopes for your big day. As providers of wedding reception venues Edinburgh […]
Business meetings should be a chance to gain something for your company. They shouldn’t be overly stressful and definitely shouldn’t be disorganised. As a leading provider of meeting rooms Edinburgh businesses use regularly we have seen both the most organised and least organised meetings and have some great insights into how to get more out […]
Organising meetings can be stressful and there are lots of factors to consider, not all of them fully controllable. Almost every meeting has at least one hiccup, the important thing is knowing how to handle them. As a known provider of meeting rooms Edinburgh businesses book regularly, we have seen every kind of problem and […]