Business Breakfast: Paul Lawrence,
CEO of City of Edinburgh Council
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Join us for a presentation by Paul Lawrence, CEO of City of Edinburgh Council, at our next Business Breakfast on Tuesday 23rd Sept 2025.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Date: Tuesday 23rd September
⏰ Time: 8:30AM – 10:00AM
📍 Venue: The Court Room
You are invited to an exclusive Business Breakfast featuring Paul Lawrence, CEO of the City of Edinburgh Council, hosted in partnership with Essential Edinburgh. The event will take place on Tuesday 23rd of September 2025 in the Court Room.
There will be breakfast rolls, tea, coffee and an opportunity to network from 8:30am, with Paul Lawrence speaking and taking questions from 9am till 10am when proceedings will finish.
If you wish to attend this free event, with the opportunity to hear from and question the CEO of The City of Edinburgh Council, RSVP now:
The Charter Dinner: Member Ballot Open
Friday 24th October 2025
Limited Places Now Available.
The Charter Dinner is one of the most prestigious occasions in the Company calendar. Distinct from the Court Dinner, Clerks from visiting Liveries across the UK will join us at Merchants’ Hall, alongside Masters, Consorts and civic dignitaries from across Scotland.
We are opening a limited number of places to our wider Membership, offering you the chance to be part of this special evening.
✨ Here’s what awaits you:
🥂 Welcome Reception: Champagne on arrival
🍽️ Five-Course Dinner: Celebrating the best of Scottish fine dining
🍷 Wine Included: Paired wine for every course
🥃 After Dinner: Raise a glass with the famous Stirrup Cup
🎩 Dress Code: Black tie
📅 Guest Arrival: 6:45 PM
⏰ Carriages: 11:45 PM
Seats are strictly limited and priced at £150pp.
Members may enter the ballot for up to x2 tickets each.
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the highlight of the Company year.
👉 Email us today at events.team@mcoe.org.uk to register your interest.
We will notify you by Friday 26th September if you have been successful.
The Fellowship Brunch
Saturday 25th October 2025
We are delighted to invite you to The Fellowship Brunch at Merchants’ Hall:
On Saturday 25th October 2025, Members are invited to The Merchants’ Hall from 11:00AM to 2:00PM for our Fellowship Brunch.
A generous brunch with welcome drinks and wine will be served, providing time to meet with the Court, Old Masters and livery guests from across the UK.
Held the morning after the Charter Dinner, which brings together Masters, Consorts and Clerks from the livery companies, the brunch offers Members the chance to take part in a core Company tradition and to deepen connections within the livery fellowship.
Tickets £50pp 🎟️| x2 Tickets Per Member
Dress Code 👔 | Smart Casual, Tie Optional
The Members’ Christmas Dinner
Friday 5th December 2025
Bookings are now OPEN for Christmas Dinner at The Merchants’ Hall
We warmly invite you to the most festive event of the year, the annual Members’ Christmas Dinner.
This is the perfect time for members to come together, share in the season and enjoy good company in the beautiful setting of The Merchants’ Hall. Evening highlights include:
🥂 Welcome Reception: Drinks on arrival
🍽️ Dinner: Three-course festive menu
🍷 Drinks: Half a bottle of wine per guest
🥃 Tradition: The famous Stirrup Cup
🎶 Entertainment: Live music and bar service
🎩 Dress Code: Black tie
📅 Guest Arrival: 7:00PM
⏰ Carriages: 11:45PM
New Events for 2025
Please see below the full events calendar for 2025.