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Mrs Judith Stisted
It is with great sadness that we report the death on Thu 9 Apr 2026 of Mrs Judith Stisted, widow of the late Brigadier Nigel Stisted and daughter of the late Colonel Duncan Eykyn, both late RS. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Further details will be circulated when known.
Forecast of Events
The Forecast of Events as at 1 Apr 2026 is now availble on the Upcoming Events page.
Mr Derek Ferguson
The funeral for Mr Derek Ferguson will be held at 1130 on Thursday 16 April 2026 at Mortonhall Crematorium, 30B Howden Hall Road, Edinburgh EH16 6TX.
FINAL CALL
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 58 of the 80 golfer places and 10 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
The John Louden Trophy
The John Louden Trophy Golf Competition 2026 will be held on Fri 28 Aug 2026 at Castle Park Golf Club, Castlemains, Gifford, Haddington, EH41 4PL. Full details and the entry form can be found via the Upcoming Events page.
REGIMENTAL DAY – 28TH MARCH
Today, 28 March, the Regimental Flag is flying at Edinburgh Castle to mark this day in 1633 when
King Charles I granted a Royal Warrant to Sir John Hepburn to raise a regiment for service initially overseas but ultimately for Crown and Country.
The Regiment, initially known as Hepburn’s Regiment, subsequently The Royal Regiment of Foot and The First Regiment of Foot and latterly The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), served continuously and unamalgamated for 373 years until 28 March 2006, declaring allegiance to 17 Monarchs during that period, from King Charles I to Queen Elizabeth II. To mark this day, a message has been sent to the Patron of the Regimental Association, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. This message is included below.
We are proud that our history and heritage is maintained and promoted by
The Royal Scots Museum in the Castle, the Regimental Association, and The Royal Scots Club.
Nemo me impune lacessit.
Message to HRH The Princess Royal
Regimental Day – 28th March
The President and all Members of The Royal Scots Regimental Association
send their loyal greetings and best wishes to
Our Patron,
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal,
on the occasion of the 393rd anniversary of the formation of
The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment).
Today the Regimental Flag is flying at Edinburgh Castle.
Mr Derek Ferguson
It is with great sadness that we report the death on Thursday 26 March 2026 of Mr Derek Ferguson. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be promulgated with known.
The Southern Branch would like too send their respects and sympathy
to the Family and friends of Derek Ferguson.
Regards
Alex Moore
Vice-Chairman
B Company Smoker Friday 20 March 2026
Wow, what a fantastic night. Beer and banter flying in all directions. Some of us catching up after 40 years like seeing Watty, awesome. Thank you to Maj David Dickson for sharing some of his photos and for giving me the B Coy photo taken in Werl about 1986.
I am sure more will be mentioned in ‘The Thistle’.
Please, if you took some photos or you heard a wee story you would like to share then kindly send them to; photos1633@gmail.com and we can put them in ‘The Thistle’.
And finally, a big thank you to the Royal Scots Regimental Trust for organising the gathering and providing a delicious curry.
Take care all.
Until next time.
Commodore Bob Williams
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 27 February 2026 of Commodore Bob Williams RN. Bob commanded HMS Edinburgh 1986 – 1988 during which there were a number of exchange visits between the ship and the Battalion. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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 more than 11,000 did not return. At the ceremony on 10 August 1922 to formally open the Club on Abercromby Place and unveil the war memorial, HRH Princess Mary, Viscountess Lascelles, Colonel-in-Chief, said “Let all who enter here see to it that the names of these heroes are honoured and handed down from generation to generation as examples of unselfish devotion worthy of the Regiment – worthy even of Scotland itself.” 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.
Message to HRH The Princess Royal
Founding Day – 11th March
The Chair and all Members of The Royal Scots Club send their loyal greetings to Our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, on the occasion of the 107th 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.