News articles and press releases
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 […]
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 […]
Stewart’s Melville College is delighted to have achieved its Silver School Mental Health Award from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Wellbeing is a huge priority for all three schools at ESMS, as we work together to strengthen the mental health of the next generation. SMC is the first of the […]
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 […]
To date, the Enterprise Fund has provided £30,960 to 19 young business entrepreneurs in Edinburgh. During each round applications are invited from vocational universities and colleges in Edinburgh. Each applicant submits a full business plan, cash flow and detailed funding request for the Enterprise Committee to review. Those who fit the criteria are invited to […]
The Master and Lord Dean of Guild were pleased to represent the Royal Company of Merchants at the Kirking Service for the Convenery of the Trades of Edinburgh at Greyfriars Kirk on Saturday 29th April. There was special interest this year as the Deacon Convener, Jock Miller, is also a member and former Assistant of […]
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 […]
On Friday 21st April the Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh’s inaugural Spring Ball was held at Prestonfield House Hotel. […]
On 8th February the Master was delighted to host a visit and lunch for the Captain of our affiliate ship HMS Queen Elizabeth and Councillor Robert Aldridge, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. As the UK’s leading aircraft carrier, HMSQNLZ is the Royal Navy’s flagship and the Royal Company of Merchants is one of only a […]
On Wednesday 22nd March the Master was delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal along with more than 100 guests to the Hall for the launch of our new community grants scheme. In welcoming the scheme the Princess Royal spoke about the important contribution which organisations such as the Royal Company can make to their […]
