Discover the untold stories and history of the Royal Scots Club. A private bespoke Club tour with local historian Dr. Kate Stephenson.

Legacy in Motion: A Guided Tour of The Royal Scots Club

Step through the doors of a living war memorial and into the captivating history of the British Army's oldest infantry regiment.

Designed for the interested, this exclusive tour reveals the interwoven stories of The Royal Scots Club:

The Regiment: Trace the lineage of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) from its founding in 1633 by Sir John Hepburn under Charles I, through its many names—including the famed "Pontius Pilate's Body Guard."

The Club: Discover how the vision to create an all-ranks memorial Club after the First World War transformed into a lasting legacy for all to enjoy.

The Buildings: Explore the hidden corners of our historic buildings and their place in the development of Edinburgh's New Town.

Guided and written by established historian Dr. Kate Stephenson, this is your opportunity to go beyond and experience the full depth of the Club’s heritage.

Dr Kate Stephenson

Kate is a social historian and freelance heritage consultant based in Edinburgh. She specialises in the histories of clothing and sex and has featured on a range of podcasts as well as recording with BBC Alba and History Hit. She most recently appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Inside Health programme talking about the Rijksmuseum condom. She is also a published author with Exeter University Press and Pen & Sword and a keen eighteenth century and World War Two reenactor.

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