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A Company Smoker
An A Company Smoker will be held in the Underground Bar, The Royal Scots Club on Fri 17 Oct 2025. See the Upcoming Events page for more details.
What a great initiative David, I will be sure to attend and I look forward to seeing lots of old friends. I would ask that this notice is shared across all social media platforms and if you have a chum who would be interested in attending and might not follow this website please let them know.
Look forward to attending this awesome occasion.UTR
THE WATERLOO PODCAST
The Waterloo Podcast is compiled and broadcast by Martin Aaron, a lecturer at University College Londin and it documents events of the Battle of Waterloo and those involved in it.
Episode 33 features the First Regiment of Foot, Royal Scots (the 3rd Battalion). Some of the items are narrated by Captain (Retired) Jimmy Springthorpe, one of whose ancestors was a sergeant in the Regiment at the Battle.
Further details are available on the Notices page.
Mr George (Dan) Paterson
The funeral for Mr George (Dan) Paterson will be held at 1300 at on Thu 4 Sep 2025 at Monreith Hall, St Medans, Monreith, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 9LL, followed by burial at 1400 at Glasserton Cemetery, Main Street, Glasserton, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 8LY, and afterwards at the Steam Packet Inn, Harbour Row, Isle of Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, DG8 8LL.
Mr George Paterson
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 22 Aug 2025 of Mr George (Dan) Paterson. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be announced when known.
Sat 30th Aug.
There are still places, for this year’s summer party. Branch members, Association members non Associations members, Friends & family. Come support the Branch and Badge. It’s a great night with good food and entertainment.
Mr James Blair
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 17 Aug 2025 at the age of 99 of Mr James Blair, 8RS and 2RS WW2. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The funeral will be held at 1300 on Tue 2 Sep 2025 at Carlisle Crematorium, Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 6AR.
VJ 80TH MUSEUM REACH- OUT
To heighten awareness of The Royal Scots contribution to the Forgotten War in the Far East a very successful Family Research Event took place at Edinburgh’s Central Library 12-15 August. A short illustrated report is at Notices, where the link to the 12 minute film For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today is also posted. Over half of the Royals who died in World War 2 did so in the Far East.
And a very big thank you to all who worked extremely hard to prepare for and deliver the initiative in the heart of Edinburgh.
Hi all, Derek Notman (Nolts) and I will be meeting up about 0930 for a slim athletic Scottish breakfast on Wednesday 17 September 2025 at Tiso (Outdoor sprots shop), 50 Couper St, Glasgow G4 0DL, off junction 15 of the M8. There is free parking outside the store. Hopefully some auld handsome Royals may come along for a hearty breakfast and blether!
Yours aye
Ray (Halfchat) Thomson.
Rossco
I might get through
CALLING ALL MEMBERS OF THE REGIMENTAL BAND: LUNCH IN THE RS CLUB SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025
First, a reminder of the RS VJ 80th Research Event event in the Edinburgh Central Library on George IV Bridge 12-15 August from 1000 – 1600. All Old Royals are welcome, so drop in if you can.
As you will know, this year’s Regimental Band Lunch in the RS Club has been in the Forecast of Events for some time. Saturday 13 September 2025. See Forecast of Events | The Royal Scots
The good news is that I have secured a grant from RS Trustees that will help subsidise the event. I will also ask the Club for a discounted rate on bedrooms for any wishing to book in, although I cannot guarantee success in this.
At present, we will be able to fill the Scott Room for a three course lunch with RS silver on the table. There is still time to book in so that we can take over the Dining Room for our exclusive use. But be quick and remember that our ladies are included. At your very earliest convenience, please let both David Nelson and me know whether or not you will be attending if you have not already done so. We are contactable at:
wjblythe@hotmail.com
davidnelsonscotland@gmail.com
Finally, please spread the word among former Band Members.
Up The Royals!
Jim
Mr Joe Dickson
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 29 Jul 2025 of Mr Joe Dickson. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. The funeral will be held at 1115 on Thu 14 Aug 2025 at Lambhill Crematorium, 19 Tresta Rd, Glasgow, G23 5AA.