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The Royal Scots Club Founding Day
It was on this day in 1919 that a meeting was convened to discuss a proposal by Colonel The Lord Henry Scott, fourth son of the 6th Duke of Buccleuch and 8th Duke of Queensberry, and formerly Honorary Colonel of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Scots, to establish an all ranks club to act as a living memorial to those Royal Scots who gave their lives during the Great War, rather than simply erect a stone monument. The Regiment had 35 battalions, 18 of which served on frontline active service and over 100,000 men served in the Regiment, of whom in excess of 11,000 did not return. The Club has adapted over the years to economic pressures and changes in society, and the Club is in good shape and continues to uphold the founding object as a living war memorial. To mark this day, a message has been sent to the Patron of the Club, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, which is included below. As the custodians of this memorial, it is both a privilege and a solemn responsibility to ensure that it is maintained in perpetuity. We invite you to join us today in reflecting on the foresight of our predecessors in establishing the Club and the sacrifice of our forebears that has contributed to the freedom we enjoy today.
Founding Day – 11th March
The Chair and all Members of The Royal Scots Club send their greetings to Our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the founding of The Royal Scots Club. We remain true to the founding object of the Club being a living memorial to those who fell in the Great War, and those who have given their lives on active service since.
All. This is to inform you that The Royal Scots Club Golf Club (RSGC) 2024 season kicks off with our first outing at Glencorse Golf Club on 19 April.
Details of all outings and matches are published on our website, under Events.
After a change to our constitution after our last AGM, membership was increased from 40 to 50.
There are still a few place’s available. Membership is open to all, whether ex RS or civilian, male, female and everything in between.
Anyone interested please respond in the first instance by emailing our secretary:
David Morris
bampops1@gmail.com
Thank you
Lt Col John Charteris MBE MC
A reminder that the Thanksgiving Service for Lieutenant Colonel John Charteris MBE MC will be held at 1400 on Saturday 16 March 2024 at the Crichton Memorial Church, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4UQ, and afterwards at the Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4TA.
The family has asked that those attending wear something colourful.
Veterans’ Parade at the Cenotaph 2024
The Southern Branch of the Association will be organising The Royal Scots contingent that will participate in the Veterans’ march past following the National Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday 10 November 2024.
Brian de la Haye will again be coordinating the Regimental attendance and he is required to bid to the RBL for numbers of tickets by early May.
To enable him to bid for sufficient tickets, all those who are considering attending are asked to email him no later than 26 April at bgdelahaye@yahoo.co.uk
In due course, all those who will be marching, together with any other family/friends who are travelling to London as well, will have the opportunity to attend the planned luncheon after the parade at the East India Club as well as the short service at the Field of Remembrance (FOR) at Westminster Abbey the previous evening at 6.00pm. Further details will be promulgated in due course.
This message is also posted on the Upcoming Events page.
Colonel of the Regiment, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
Colonel of the Regiment, The Royal Regiment of Scotland
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Major General RRE Lindsay CBE as Colonel The Royal Regiment of Scotland in succession to Lieutenant General Sir Nick Borton KCB DSO MBE. This appointment will take effect on 22 March 2024.
The announcement is posted on the SCOTS website and can be accessed via the following link:
https://www.theroyalregimentofscotland.org/latest-news/maj-gen-rre-lindsay-cbe
I have been asked by the family of the late Stan Fital to inform the Regiment of the passing of Stan on the 9th February 2024. Stan was in the Battalion from 1966 until 1975 and was in the anti-tank platoon. His funeral is taking place at Mortonhall main Chapel on Monday 4th March at 1pm.
Thanks for that Tony.
Was in the Bn at the time with Stan and my thoughts are with the family at
this sad time.
From Alex Moore and all of the members of the Southern Branch
RIP Stan condolences to his family at such a sad time.
I was only talking to Richard just recently .so sad to hear Stan has passed on .our condlences to Shirley and the wider family our thoughts are with you at this sad time .
MUSEUM EXHIBITION AT DALKEITH PALACE NOV 2023
An illustrated article on the highly successful event at Dalkeith Palace which connected with the people of Midlothian has been posted on the Notices page.
A committed team of volunteers and our Museum Curator worked very hard to research the heritage details then plan for and deliver the inter- active exhibition, which further heightened the profile of the First of Foot.
Another major exhibition in Edinburgh is now being developed for 2024. Details will follow, which will include seeking volunteers from our Regimental Family to host and act as guides.
Martin Gibson
REGIMENTAL MUSEUM OUTREACH
‘SOUVENIRS’ OF GULF WAR 1 SOUGHT
Gulf War 1 has been chosen by the Museum as the post 1945 conflict to be highlighted in the 2024 reaching out to and connecting with the people of Edinburgh interactive exhibition this summer.
The temporary loan of a small number of souvenirs, artefacts and documents is needed for display, in a display case, to enhance telling the story of this part of the Regimental heritage. There are already plenty of photographs available.
Anyone who would like to loan an item is asked, please, to email mfglgibson@yahoo.co.uk , copy to museum@the royalscots.co.uk, a short description of the item- with a photo if possible- by 15 March.
The final selection for the Outreach exhibition, which will include family research (full details will be circulated when details are finalised) will be made by 30 April.
Ladies and Gentlemen as we approach the AGM on 23rd Feb, I’m asking all Ex Serving members and Association members present and previous, to join us on that night.
It would be much appreciated if you could spare a few hours of your time getting your points across, thus helping the association thrive.
After the AGM, a curry, a pint and a natter.
Also, our First function in the Calendar year is the Regimental Dinner night Sat 30th March in the Hepburn suit of The Royal Scot Club.
At the Dinner night we will be saying a big thankyou to Tommy Douglas and Tam Logan for their service and commitment to the Regimental Association committee.
Again, it would be much appreciated if we had your support in celebrating Regimental Day and honouring the two Tams.
yours
Paul Robertson
CALLING ALL MEMBERS OF THE 1 RS REGIMENTAL BAND
A note about our reunion lunch in the RS Club last September will appear in the next edition of The Thistle, along with a pointer to future events.
The next formal lunch in the Douglas Room will be in September 2025. Meanwhile, 14 September 2024 has been selected as the date for an informal gathering this year. The format will be:
o 1230. Gather in the Main Lounge and Bar.
o 1300. Lunch in the Dining Room. Choose from the menu of the day and settle your bill at the table before leaving it. Table sizes will depend on numbers. The more the merrier.
o 1430. Retire to the Main Lounge and Bar.
The key to success will be booking direct with the Club on 0131 525 6160 (Dining Room) or 0131 556 4270 (General Enquiries) no later than two weeks in advance, i.e. no later than Friday 30 August 2024.
Keep an eye open for further information at https://www.theroyalscots.co.uk on the Guestbook, Forecast of Events and Notices.
Meanwhile, early indications of numbers would assist the planning process. Responses and any questions to wjblythe@hotmail.com