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What a Start to 2025

The first month of 2025 has been anything but quiet at The Royal Company of Merchants - and what a start to the year it’s been. While others battled the January Blues, we have been busier than ever, hosting three Member events, a mentoring workshop…

A New Chapter for ESMS

The Mary Erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College will merge to become fully co-educational from August 2026. The newly unified school, Erskine Stewart Melville, will see its Nursery & Junior School located at the Ravelston site, while the Senior School will be based at Queensferry…

The Court Dinner 2024

On Friday 18th October, the Royal Company of Merchants hosted one of the grandest events of the Company year – the Court Dinner at the Merchants' Hall. Our Old Masters and Court Assistants rolled out a warm welcome for some of Scotland’s dignitaries and special…

Hire the Merchants' Hall 

Ideal for conferences, receptions, seminars and networking events, The Merchants’ Hall team will work with you whatever the brief to create the perfect event. 

A fantastic venue for private dinners and receptions of all shapes and sizes. This rich and opulent building with its fascinating history is the perfect backdrop for your party and is sure to wow your guests.