At the beginning of August, the Almoner visited an applicant that had applied to become a Beneficiary. In addition to having severe ill health, it quickly became apparent that the person was eligible to become a Beneficiary and receive additional assistance through the Welfare and Maintenance fund. […]
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2nd Annual Portraiture Competition
At the beginning of August, the Almoner visited an applicant that had applied to become a Beneficiary. In addition to having severe ill health, it quickly became apparent that the person was eligible to become a Beneficiary and receive additional assistance through the Welfare and Maintenance fund. […]
Welcoming Lisa Kerr to George Watson’s College
At Watson’s we are keen to co-create mutually beneficial community and educational partnerships. But what does this mean? Why are we doing this, who does it really benefit and what challenges does this present? […]
Fresh Start
At the beginning of August, the Almoner visited an applicant that had applied to become a Beneficiary. In addition to having severe ill health, it quickly became apparent that the person was eligible to become a Beneficiary and receive additional assistance through the Welfare and Maintenance fund. […]
Community and Educational Partnerships
At Watson’s we are keen to co-create mutually beneficial community and educational partnerships. But what does this mean? Why are we doing this, who does it really benefit and what challenges does this present? […]
Stewart’s Melville College Achieves Mental Health Award
Stewart’s Melville College is delighted to have achieved its Silver School Mental Health Award from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. […]
Presentation to Old Master Peter Hillier
Following the Company meeting on 15th June, the Master hosted a reception for Old Master and Lord Dean of Guild, Peter Hillier. […]
Enterprise Fund Continues to Support Young Entrepreneurs
To date, the Enterprise Fund has provided £30,960 to 19 young business entrepreneurs in Edinburgh. […]
Kirking Service for the Deacon Convener of the Trades of Edinburgh
The Master and Lord Dean of Guild were pleased to represent the Royal Company of Merchants at the Kirking Service for the Convenery of the Trades of Edinburgh at Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 29th April. […]
Coronation of King Charles III
We at the Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh wish to express our congratulations to King Charles III on his Coronation. […]