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Whisky Tour of Scotland with Scott Wilson Friday 4th February 7.00pm for 7.30pm The Merchant’s Hall Join Scott Wilson, one of the best-known voices in the country for an entertaining and informative whisky tour of Scotland. The tasting will feature five different samples of whisky, each reflecting the different styles of whisky produced across Scotland. The […]
Following the Stated Meeting of the Company on Thursday 7th October, a copy portrait of the Rev. Robert Cunningham by John A Horsburgh, was unveiled by his great great nephew, Captain Christopher Hall. The Master, Peter Hillier indicated that the Rev. Cunningham was the founder of the Edinburgh Institution, which became Melville College and then […]
Cate Smith is an artist based in Edinburgh, and a beneficiary of The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh, Sir John Foster Fraser Fund. She completed a BA(Hons) Painting at Edinburgh College of Art in 2013 and a MLitt Fine Art (Painting) at Glasgow School of Art in 2014 and is currently […]
We are delighted that our Members’ Dinner will go ahead this year, in the Hall, on Friday 10 December 2021. Members are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. The ticket price for the dinner remains at £100 per person and the dress code is black tie. On this occasion, we will be entertained by […]
At 12.31pm on Thursday 18 June 2020 a unique meeting in the history of the Company took place. Given the lockdown situation members could not attend the Merchants’ Hall for the usual June Stated Meeting of the Company. Hence the meeting was held using Zoom, a medium unknown to many before lockdown but now quite […]
The Royal Company of Merchants is not alone in finding itself having to adjust to the impact of COVID-19 on its operations. The Company has been operating as near to normal as possible, with meetings becoming virtual and staff working from home. Clearly there have been no members events held, and we were very sad […]
On Friday 6 March, The Association of Assistants held another successful and splendid dinner within the Hall, hosted by the Chairman. This year’s Guest Speaker, and Member of the Association of Assistants, Julie Ashworth who gave a tremendous presentation about her life and experiences which enlightened the assembled party. It was incredible. The Master offered […]
Don Young, The Lord Dean of Guild, The Old Master hosted proceedings at George Watson’s College at their Founder’s Day on Friday 7 February. This year, with the Watsonian President and the Chairman of the Board of Governors also on the stage, the Merchant Company were well represented at this year’s ceremony. They were lucky […]
We were delighted to welcome The Watsonian Club to the Merchants’ Hall on 6 February 2020 when it held its annual Past President’s Reception. Past President guests included many Old Masters and members of the Company. Current Watsonian President, Johnny Bacigalupo, hosted the evening and also provided a guided tour of the Hall, focussing […]
The Master hosted a working breakfast for the 690th Lord Mayor of the City of London, William Russell, at Merchants’ Hall on 29 January 2020. The event in the Court Room was attended by 40 business people, made up of Royal Company Members and representatives of the Financial Technology sector in Edinburgh. The Lord Mayor, […]
