Fresh Start

At the beginning of August, the Almoner visited an applicant that had applied to become a Beneficiary. In addition to having severe ill health, it quickly became apparent that the person was eligible to become a Beneficiary and receive additional assistance through the Welfare and Maintenance fund. The person had a rusty microwave oven, the […]

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Community and Educational Partnerships

At Watson’s we are keen to co-create mutually beneficial community and educational partnerships. But what does this mean? Why are we doing this, who does it really benefit and what challenges does this present? This article is by way of a reflection on our school’s ‘partnership journey’ so far, considering some of the inherent opportunities […]

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Presentation to Old Master Peter Hillier

Following the Company meeting on 15th June, the Master hosted a reception for Old Master and Lord Dean of Guild, Peter Hillier. In proposing a vote of thanks, the Master paid tribute to Peter’s lengthy service to various parts of the Company. His term as an Assistant on the Master’s Court commenced in 2009 but […]

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Coronation of King Charles III

We at the Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh wish to express our congratulations to King Charles III on his Coronation. The King has been an Honorary Member of the Royal Company of Merchants since 1979. In becoming an honorary member he followed in the footsteps of HM Queen Elizabeth and HRH […]

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