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Mrs Ros Trafford-Roberts
It is with great sadness that we report the death on Sunday 8 March 2026 of Mrs Ros Trafford-Roberts. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Further details will be promulgated when known.
Mr James Porteous
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 1 Mar 2026 of Mr James Porteous. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be promulgated when known.
The Southern Branch would like to send their deepest Sympathy
too family and friends of Jimmy Porteous.
Yours Aye
Alex Moore
Reminder
B Company Smoker
7 pm Friday 20 March 2026
The Underground Bar at The Royal Scots Club
All former members of B Company, including those attached to the Company, are invited to this event.
If you wish to attend please email the Regimental Secretary. regtsec@theroyalscots.co.uk
A curry will be provided courtesy of The Royal Scots Regimental Trust and there will be a cash bar. Draught beer prices will be reduced courtesy of The Royal Scots Club.
PENULTIMATE REMINDER
Stewart Snedden Memorial Golf – Friday 29 May 2026
The next Stewart Snedden Memorial Golf will be held at Liberton Golf Club on Friday 29 May 2026 starting at 0800Hrs.
https://libertongc.co.uk/
We have already filled 57 of the 80 golfer places and 9 caddie’s. So, if you wish to take part then kindly read and fill in the “Booking Form” and make a payment to secure your space.
Access to the booking form can be found at;
Go to https://www.theroyalscots.co.uk/upcoming-events/, scroll to the Stewart Snedden Memorial Golf advert and scan the QR code.
Or click on or copy and paste this link to your browser https://forms.gle/YYfCemnWhoCXAGa1A
Alternatively, you can send an email snedsgolf@gmail.com and you will receive an automatic response with the link and QR Code.
Again, we will set up a WhatsApp Group and Email Group so we can pass on information.
We look forward to seeing you there.
The Admin Mob
Regimental Tweed
A new consignment of Regimental Tweed has been delivered. The price is £60 per metre. Anyone wishing to purchase some tweed should contact the Regimental Secretary on RegtSec@theroyalscots.co.uk or 0131 557 0405.
Forecast of Events
The Forecast of Events as at 1 Mar 2026 has been published on the Upcoming Events page and can be accessed via the following link:
https://www.theroyalscots.co.uk/forecast-of-events/
Mr William Lawrie
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 25 February 2026 of Mr William Lawrie. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Royal British Legion event at NMA on Friday 22 May 2026
Remembering the Iraq War – 15 Years On
The Royal British Legion will be hosting a daytime commemorative event at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Friday 22 May 2026 to mark the 15th anniversary of the end of Operation TELIC. They warmly invite those to attend from the serving and veteran communities who served in the Iraq War (Op TELIC: 2003-2011), families of those who served in Iraq (including the bereaved), and those who worked as civilian contractors supporting British Forces and civil society in the country.
If you know of any individuals who may be interested in attending, we ask that they register their interest via this link: https://rbl.org.uk/telic15o
Regimental Day Dinner
Details of the Regimental Day Dinner can be found on the relevant page via Upcoming Events. See link below:
https://www.theroyalscots.co.uk/regimental-day-dinner/
CALLING ALL REGIMENTAL BAND MEMBERS – LUNCH IN THE RS CLUB SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 – SAVE THE DATE
The Regimental Band Lunch will be held in The Royal Scots Club on Saturday 12 September 2026. It will be a grand affair with as many members and our ladies as may be available. We will muster in the Main Bar from 1215 and lunch will be served in the Douglas Room at 1300. The Main Bar will remain open until 2300 for those still retaining the stamina of yesteryear. Detail will be issued in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, save the date and spread the word.
Best wishes,
Jim Blythe