• Source: Royal Scots Club Edinburgh
    • The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh is a private members' club located at 29-31 Abercromby Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE Scotland.


      History


      Originally formed in 1919 by Lord Henry Scott after World War I for all ranks of the Royal Scots (absorbed into the Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006) to commemorate the 11,162 Royal Scots who had been killed in the war. Originally a military club it is now open to wider membership, with preferential membership rates for military and ex-military personnel.


      Organisation


      The club currently has over 2000 members. The current Chairman of Trustees is Major General Mark Strudwick CBE and the Board of Directors is chaired by Mr Shields Henderson. The Club Committee is chaired by Col Clinton Hicks.


      Notable events


      In 2019 the club honoured the Irish soldier and Royal Scot Joseph Prosser VC a hero of the Crimean War. The club is used as a venue for plays during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.


      See also


      Scottish Arts Club
      The New Club


      References




      External links


      Official website

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