News articles and press releases
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 […]
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 […]
Our Members’ Dinner will take place in the Hall on Friday 9 December 2022. Members are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. The ticket price for the dinner is £130 per person and the dress code is black tie. A pre-dinner drinks reception will be held from 6.45pm to 7.15pm, when dinner will be […]
On 18th June, the Master was honoured to be a guest of our affiliate Regiment, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 Scots), at a ceremony held at Glencorse Barracks for the presentation of the 7th Assaye colour. During a superb display of marching and military music, he was delighted to […]
You spoke – we listened – and we have arranged an informal supper for our members and their friends. This will take place on Friday 24 June 2022 in the Hall. Members are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. The ticket price for this informal three course dinner with pre-dinner prosecco and a half […]
With a history going back around 700 years, The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s largest, most respected, charitable organisations. Each year we improve the lives of thousands of people through philanthropy, providing a wide range of educational and social opportunities for business leaders. The Company is looking […]
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 cost of […]
On Friday 5 November 2021 Mr Alan Robertson was confirmed as the 267th Master of the Royal Company of Merchants at the Kirking of the Master service in St Giles’ Cathedral. Alan is a chartered surveyor and spent the majority of his 35 career with international real estate services firm JLL, initially in Scotland where he […]
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 […]
