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On Saturday I attended the Royal Scots Annual Reunion (my first) at Bainfield Bowling Club. I booked my hotel some weeks back. On the day I booked my taxi for 1945Hrs, thinking “I’ll get there fairly early”, bad mistake – on my arrival at 2010Hrs I was expecting a few people to be there, WRONG guess. The venue was full already (forgetting to be on parade 5 minutes before parade time!!). All tables seemed to be full except one in the Bar area, so fortuitus so I bought my first drink and settled down with a bit of apprehension as to what would transpire. It was obvious that my change from male to female had preceded me to the troops because after approx 10 mins a gentleman approached me and introduced himself. he was the event organiser and he said “Don’t sit on your own Dolly and ordered me to join his table, good old Royal that I am I obeyed orders (Not like the old Dolly who never obeyed orders).
I was regally entertained by everyone at the table. No one asked the pertinent questions about my sex change and old times were brought to mind. I stood my round as one does. Apart from Sonny Walker I cannot remember names of those at the table (Memory not what it used to be, but at 73 it’s to be expected). Whilst at the table there was a steady stream of Royals from my past introducing themselves and having a chat. Photo’s were taken and apparel discussed by the ladies.
Forgetting that in the big cities you cannot get a taxi for love or money after midnight I sauntered back into the venue very despondent, wondering how I could get back to my hotel? then one of the ladies insisted that they dropped me there “As it’s on our way home”, I didn’t believe them but I gratefully accepted their transport offer. No doubt one of the many duty drivers on the night.
I will be back next year, if I live that long, and finally; I would most sincerely wish to thank my impromptu taxi driver and her husband and to all those at the table for their kindness on welcoming me to the table. An excellent night was had by me.
Willma (Dolly) Gray
Good post Dolly. Glad you enjoyed yourself.
Once a Royal Scot, always a Royal Scot!
Well done all who participated in The Royal Scots Golf Club Centenary outing at Glencorse yesterday, especially the Committee and all other organisers of a great occasion. The Old Royals who founded the RSGC in The Royal Scots Club in 1922 would surely have been very pleased to see what they founded still going strong 100 years on.
TO ALL CENTRAL BRANCH MEMBERS, please be aware that the meeting which was meant to happen on Sunday 1 May at The Hilcroft Hotel Whitburn is now cancelled. However, there will be a meeting held on Sunday June 3rd at the same location for 2pm. ALL WELCOME.
Well done all the Association golfers at Alloa on Sunday. A grand day out. Many thanks to the organisers!
I remember Wullie Adams very well. An Anti Tank Platoon stalwart. Totally professional and a true gentleman.
Sorry have not been on the site in the last few weeks!
Would I be right in saying that Wullie was in Osnabruck and Tidworth 1970
and that as a Senior NCO served at Bridge of Don.
My thoughts are with the Adams family at this time
From Alex Moore and all the Southern Branch.
Thank you so much for your kind words
Thank you so much for your kind words
Inaugural SCOTS Association Golf Day
The inaugural SCOTS Association Golf Day will be held on Thursday 23 June 2022 at Strathmore Golf Centre, Blairgowrie. It is primarily for members of the SCOTS Association, but if numbers permit, members of antecedent Associations are welcome.
For more details and registration use the link below:
https://www.theroyalregimentofscotland.org/events/scots-association-annual-golf-day
So sorry to hear of Willie Adams , a lovely chap who will be missed by many , my Condolences to Alice & Willies Family R.I.P. Willie .
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.
Warm regards,
Alice Adams
The funeral for my brother David Springthorpe will take place at Seafield Crematorium, 40 Seafield Rd, Edinburgh, EH6 7LD on Friday 6th May at 3pm and thereafter to the Rockville Hotel, 2 Joppa Pans, EH15 2HF. Family flowers only please.
I would like to thank all of you who have offered condolences on this site, by e mail and by post, I am extremely grateful. Thank you.
Jimmy
Apologies, the funeral date is FRIDAY 6th May.
Jimmy
I don’t usually post comments, however I feel I must with the passing of two people who I respected and admired, that is Willie Adams who i had some great times in A company and also Colin Caverhill who I had the privilege to be his RSM at 2/52. My condolences go to both families.
Hello Thomas,
Thankyou so much for your kind words
Alice & Matthew Adams(son)
1 RANGER will be conducting a golf tour at the end of Jun and have invited The Royal Scots to join them at the Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club on Friday 24 Jun. RS participation will be coordinated by David Milne and anyone interested should get in touch with him.