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Remembrance Events 2023
There will be a number of events over the Remembrance period. A full list is available on the Remembrance Events page that can be accessed via Upcoming Events.
RS MONUMENT. Following the opening of the Garden of Remembrance on 23 Oct 2023 we will gather at the Royal Scots Monument in Princes Street Gardens for a short service. All are welcome to join this service.
Regimental Remembrance Service at Glencorse. The main annual Regimental Remembrance Service will be held at teh Royal Scots Memorial at Glencorse on Saturday 11 November 2023, commencing at 1045. It will be followed by a curry lunch in the barracks. All members of the Regimental Family are welcome; it will be helpful if anyone planning to attend could notify the Regimental Secretary on RegtSec@theroyalscots.co.uk stating whether they will attend both parts of the event or only the service.
The next meeting of East of Scotland Branch The Royal Scots Regimental Association will take place on Saturday 21st October, starting at 1930hrs, Meeting takes place upstaires in Prestonpans British Legion. Other Branch members are welcome to join us.
We look forward to seeing you all for a wee drink after it.
New Location and Price change for Fallen Comrades Trophy.
Thank you Arthur Frame for getting a lower priced event.
Same Date 29 Oct 23.
Harburn Golf Club
Price £28.50
This price includes Tea/Coffee Bacon Roll, round of golf and a two course meal.
The reason Arthur got the golf at the reduced green fee is due to the lateness in the season and in the event of adverse weather we may have to go onto some temporary greens.
If we RV at about 0900ish for admin and refreshments.
We have provisionally booked for 25 golfer in 3 ball format, but if we get a good uptake this can be increased to 4 balls.
First Tee time at 10:04 hrs – 11:08 hrs.
If you intend to bring a guest please flag that up straight away. Again can I ask that only those that are attending and no maybes as I will have to pay a deposit for those attending.
Names to me at david.milne3343@live.co.uk
Maj Piers Drew-Wilkinson
The funeral for Maj Piers Drew-Wilkinson will be a private family cremation.
There will be a celebration of his life on Friday 20 October 2023, commencing at 1400, at their home at 16 Druid Stoke Avenue, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1DD.
I would be grateful if you could let me know if you wish to attend so that the family know how many to expect.
BAND REUNION LUNCH 30TH SEPTEMBER
After the disruption of Covid, the Regimental Band resumed the gatherings originally organised by Danny Mc Meechan by meeting for lunch in The Royal Scots Club last Saturday. Twenty five members, including some of our ladies, attended in the Douglas Room which is probably the most elegant dining room in Edinburgh.
The Douglas Room has recently been enhanced by 1st Battalion silver returned from Palace Barracks and is now displayed in bespoke cabinets installed by the Club. It is intended that 1st Battalion pictures no longer in use at Palace Barracks should likewise be installed in the Douglas Room.
The table was set in elegant fashion with crested crockery and Club silver previously belonging to the Territorial battalions disbanded after the Second World War. The fare was excellent and the service most attentive. Old Royal Malcom Ross took photographs for distribution to members and for publication in the next edition of the Thistle, when published on-line at https://www.theroyalscots.co.uk
It had already been decided to meet for lunch rather for dinner in order to facilitate travel and this met with general approval. A key question was answered in the affirmative. Should we meet again? Yes! A question in the “answers on a postcard please” category was at what intervals? Annually or every two years, bearing in mind Danny’s original thoughts that two years might be about right? So, answers on a postcard please to me at wjblythe@hotmail.com.
So, until we meet again, don’t forget to use our very own War Memorial Club and to visit our Museum. For Museum visits, contact museum@theroyalscots.co.uk giving as much notice as you can. Free access to the Castle will be arranged for all Old Royals and their families. Remember also our temporary museum exhibition at Dalkeith Palace 4 – 8 November. Finally, keep checking the Guestbook, the Forecast of Events and the Upcoming Events pages in the website.
I served with Gus in the Regiment & the TA. He was an outstanding mess manager with a keen eye for detail & was well thought of by all who came into contact with him. Gus was one of those unique characters you meet once in a lifetime & I will never forget those mutton chop whiskers. My sincere condolences to May & her family. RIP Gus.
Maj Piers Drew-Wilkinson
It is with great sadness that we report the death on 25 September 2023 of Major Piers Drew-Wilkinson. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Further details will be announced when known.
Rest In Peace Sir
Sad news about Major Piers Drew-Wilkinson we members of the Southern Branch send our
sympathy to all his family and friends who served with him.
RIP Sir
Alex Moore
Vice Chairman
Southern Branch
The Southern Branch send there Deepest Sympathy to the Family and friends
off Major Piers Drew-Wilkinson.
RIP Sir
Alex Moore
Vice Chairman Southern Branch
I agree with all George says, Gus was a true Loyal Royal, dedicated to the Regiment and every job he carried out. He was known by nearly every member of the Royal Scots, a good friend, Soldier and just a great guy to have known and served with. RIP Gus you will always be remembered.
Served with Gus in the Battalion & the TA where he gained a reputation as an exceptional Mess Steward. He was quite a character who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to May & her extended family. RIP Gus.
Mr Gus Birrell
The funeral for Mr Gus Birrell will take place at 1100 on Wed 4 Oct 2023 at Mortonhall Crematorium, 30B Howden Hall Rd, Edinburgh EH16 6TX, and afterwards at the Gorebridge Bowling Club, Hunter Square, Gorebridge EH23 4BZ. No flowers, please. there will be a collection at the end of the service for Marie Curie and Pancreatic Cancer.
I am so sorry to hear the devastating news that Gus Birrell has passed away. Gus was a Royal through and through. He loved the Regiment and anything connected to it. I am honoured and privileged to have served and worked alongside Gus. When I was RSM of the Regiment, Gus was my Mess Manager. I can honestly say that he never once let me down. He was excellent in his duties and was a man who paid attention to detail. Gus, May and family have maintained contact with me and my family since we all left the Regiment. My sincere condolences to May and family on the passing of Gus. As Gus would always say to me – UTR. RIP Gus, your duty is done. GBNF
I agree with everything George says, Gus was a true Loyal Royal who was dedicated to the Regiment and jobs that he carried out. A great serving member of the Regiment who was known and respected by many, it was also a great privilege for me to have served and known Gus, he will sadly be missed by many but will never be forgotten, RIP Gus a True Royal Scot.