Paul Jackson has sent this clipping from the Edinburgh Weekly of 1967 which celebrates the end of an era for the Royal High School’s days at Regent Road and anticipates the move to the new building at Barnton.
The Royal High School Club in London Annual Dinner 2026.
London Club members, their guests and a party of 5 from the school in Edinburgh assembled for the Annual Dinner on Friday the 13th of March 2026 at the Davys at St James wine bar in Pall Mall. Our President, Richard Steedman, who is also a member of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, made a […]
Three Things I Learned from My Teachers
…that weren’t in the curriculum. Our teachers at the Royal High knew a thing or two that wasn’t in the Curriculum. Some of this wisdom was passed on to us. For instance Jock “Badger” Dewar (links to a tribute on the Edinburgh FP website) taught Classics but he was also a classical music fan and […]
Our Annual Dinner March 2026
Our 2026 Royal High School Club in London Annual Dinner will be held in the Function Room at the Davy’s at St James wine bar in Crown Passage, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 6QY on Friday the 13th of March. We will assemble from 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs bar and dinner will be served at […]
Royal High School Club in London Christmas Party 2025
On Monday the 15th of December 2025 eight former pupils of the Royal High School met in the familiar surroundings of the Iron Duke pub in London’s Mayfair for our traditional pre-Christmas party. We bagged our favourite table in the corner, near to the bar, and settled down for a convivial evening. Fond memories of […]
Artists Sculptors & Film Makers
The Regent Road campus of the post-war period featured a number of high quality art teachers, Including Nigel McIsaac, who is frequently referred to as an inspirational teacher. To celebrate this our parent FP club has added topics on FP Artists, Sculptors and Film makers to their web site. Included are features on Keith Carter, […]
The RHS Foundation
Dear friends, 1st of December 2025 You will remember that about this time last year I wrote to you about the launch of the Royal High School Foundation. The Foundation raises funds to ensure that the school continues to evolve and flourish in its mission to provide unparalleled educational opportunities for all, by creating additional opportunities, providing equipment, and […]
Winter Drinks and 2026 Dinner
Just a few updates about Royal High School Club in London matters: 1.. A quick reminder that we are meeting up at the Iron Duke pub at 11, Avery Row, Mayfair, London W1K 4AN on Monday the 15th of December from 6:30 p.m. for some pre-Christmas drinks and good conversation. We will ask for […]