On Friday 21st April the Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh’s inaugural Spring Ball was held at Prestonfield House Hotel. […]
The Merchant Company inaugural Spring Ball
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Visit of Captain and Crew of HMS Queen Elizabeth
On 8th February the Master was delighted to host a visit and lunch for the Captain of our affiliate ship HMS Queen Elizabeth and Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. […]
Launch of the Merchant Company Community Grants Scheme
On Wednesday 22nd March the Master was delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal along with more than 100 guests to the Hall for the launch of our new community grants scheme. […]
Merchant Company Endowments Trust Community Grants Scheme
Last night we were delighted to host a reception at the Merchants’ Hall attended by HRH The Princess Royal to launch the new Merchant Company Endowments Trust Community Grants Scheme. […]
Lord Mayor of London visits Merchant’s Hall
On the 25th January the Company had the pleasure of welcoming Nicholas Lyons, the current Lord Mayor of London and a members of his team to Merchants’ Hall as part of their tour of Scotland. During this business breakfast we were joined by a variety of company members and associates as well as invited guests representing a variety of businesses and sectors across the Edinburgh economy. […]
Melville College Trust
The Melville College Trust (MCT) is an independent charity SC002074 which was constituted in 1976, a few years after the merger of Daniel Stewart’s and Melville College (formerly known as Edinburgh Institution). […]
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Master and Mrs Susan Robertson were delighted to attend the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo as guests of Lieutenant General Nick Borton DSO MBE, Colonel, The Royal Regiment of Scotland. […]
Service of Celebration at Greyfriars Kirk
On Sunday 19th June the Master was pleased to attend a Service of Celebration at Greyfriars Kirk to mark 150 years since the founding of George Watson’s Ladies’ College. The Master is pictured here with, among others, Melvyn Roffe, the school Principal, Old Master Pat Denzler, a GWLC FP, and Cara Buttery, the school Captain. Pictured are (from left):Melvyn […]
Our Quiz is Back – Wednesday 16th November
6.30pm for 7.00pm, The Merchant’s Hall Join Quizmaster Scott Wilson, one of the best-known voices in the country, for the return of the Merchant Company Quiz. Teams of up to six players, and prizes and kudos for the winners. Buy one ticket and join a team, bring some friends and join with others, or bring […]
Inaugural Spring Ball – 21 April 2023
We are delighted that after the unfortunate need to cancel the Ball planned for May 2020 and the need to schedule twice we are able to announce that tickets for the Merchant Company Inaugural Ball at Prestonfield House Hotel go on sale today. With something for everyone, this is an event which will enable our […]