Founded in 1919 as a tribute to those who fell in The Great War, and situated in one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian New Town streets, The Royal Scots Club offers that rare combination; the charm of a country house hotel with a cosy club atmosphere in the heart of the city. Join them for their new monthly coffee mornings on the first Saturday of every month. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be served from 10.30am followed by an interesting speaker. Non-members are more than welcome and the Speakers Coffee Mornings are completely free to attend! Please book in advance at royalscotsclub.com/coffee-mornings
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Sat 5th Oct 2019, 10.30am
The Magic of Makhazhin
The Story and Development of Print, Press and Publishing.
From early beginnings during the Han Dynasty, via the invention of the printing press, to the world of magazine publishing today.
Kathy Crawford Hay has worked within the publishing industry for more than 40 years, with books, periodicals and newspaper publishers in Edinburgh, London and Melbourne. She became Head of PPA Scotland, the organisation which supports magazine publishers for more than 12 years, before becoming a Consultant.
The Magic of Makhazhin
Sat 2nd Nov 2019, 10.30am
The Hydropathics in Scotland
In the late nineteenth century there were over 20 ‘Hydropathic’ institutions in Scotland. This talk will look at where they were, what took place there and what happened to these interesting establishments.
After Dr Jane Neil-MacLachlan retired from the NHS, she forged another career as writer and novelist under the pen name of Jane Tulloch. A keen forager into local social history, her interest has led her into many interesting nooks and crannies of Scottish life which she enjoys presenting to others.
The Hydropathics in Scotland
Sat 7th Dec 2019, 10.30am
How we got to the moon…
Only 24 humans have ever been to the Moon and back. One of them brought some tartan along for the ride. Journey with a space-race geek who never got to see a Saturn V fly and still won’t forgive himself for missing a Space Shuttle launch. Alastair Bruce completed his PhD in astronomy in 2018 and currently works at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. He splits his time between researching active galaxies and working for the James Webb Space Telescope UK Public Engagement Campaign. We’re going to the Moon. Alastair will bring the Lego…
How we got to the moon…
Sat 4th Jan 2020, 10.30am
The First New Town of James Craig
In the space of a generation, Edinburgh experience a profound physical – and social – change. This talk will examine the background to the construction of Edinburgh’s famous New Town and learn something about the buildings and the early residents. Eric Melvin is a retired history teacher and headmaster and has published many books on Scottish history, this is sure to be a fascinating morning that anyone who has spent time in Edinburgh’s New Town is sure to enjoy.
The First New Town of James Craig
Sat 1st Feb 2020, 10.30am
The Scientific History of Musical Instruments
Murray Campbell will be joining us to explain how Western musical instruments work, how they developed historically, how they are manufactured, and how they are used to make music. An incredibly fascinating talk which will delighted anyone with an interest in music.
The Scientific History of Musical Instruments
The Royal Scots Club
29 – 31 Abercromby Place EH3 6QE
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