You may be interested to read Guardian Columnist Kevin McKenna’s view on the plans to turn the old Royal High School building into a hotel – “What threatens Edinburgh more than tourism is the recent civic support for a building policy that threatens the very character of its ancient and beloved built heritage. We have […]
A New Play at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
“Lord Dismiss Us” at theSpace @ Surgeons Hall. Former Royal High School pupil, Glenn Chandler, writes and directs the first adaptation of Michael Campbell’s wickedly funny 1967 novel to mark the 50th anniversary of the partial legalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. https://edinburghfestival.list.co.uk/event/757812-lord-dismiss-us/
Join Fraser for a Drink from the President
All Edinburgh Royal High School former pupils are invited to join me at Flight Club in Shoreditch on Monday 17th July. Starting @ 6.30pm for 7.00pm; running through until circa. 9.00pm. I’ll will buy you a drink (depending on there being enough funds in the kitty) and challenge you to a game of darts (latter […]
A Report on our Recent Annual Dinner
Al Senter has written a report on our recent Annual Dinner which we hope will be of interest to both those who were there and those who missed the event. It can currently be viewed on our home page.
Photos from our 2017 Annual Dinner can now be viewed.
Photos from the 2017 Annual Dinner can now be viewed on our Album on Flickr
Eric Brown’s medals
Note from BBC about Eric Brown’s medal being saved for the Nation via the Fleet Air Arm museum and a “mystery benefactor”. Link to BBC Story on Eric Brown’s medals
Photos from the 2016 Winter Drinks
This year’s Winter Drinks attracted a capacity crowd at the Iron Duke in Mayfair. Generous quantities of tasty food and wine were provided. Al Senter completed the evening with a Quiz on London. View the photos on Flickr.
Old Royal High School building could become music school
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved plans for the Old Royal High School to be converted into the new home for St Mary’s Music School. Under this plan the magnificent old school hall would be converted into a public performance space. You can find the story at the link below: RHS could become music […]