Welcome . . .

The Scottish Liberal Club exists to promote Liberalism in a variety of ways. In normal times, we hold regular events such as discussion evenings and social gatherings, many of them with speakers, as well as the well-established annual dinner and lecture.

The Club is a separate organisation from the Scottish Liberal Democrats. Members who espouse Liberal ideas and values are welcome from within and outwith the Party.

Events for 2025

Annual Dinner

Friday 7th November, 7:00 for 7:30.

Royal Scots Club, 29–31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE.

Our guest speaker will be Lisa Kerr, Principal of George Watson’s College, whose topic will be "Leading in Uncertain Times".

Beginning with a welcome glass of fizz or a soft drink in the bar of the Hepburn Suite, we will move to the Suite itself for a set three course menu, finishing with coffee or tea.

The cost will be £60.00 per person. Wine will be available to buy from the RSC’s extensive list.

Non-member guests are, of course, welcome.

Faith Sutherland will be taking the bookings this year, so please email sutherlandf197@gmail.com to reserve your place.

Councillor John Gray Lecture

"Faced with Reform, why Liberals must reclaim their battle cry"

Friday 28th November, 6:45 for 7:00 pm. (note change of time)

The French Institute, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RN. (Also accessible from George IV Bridge.)

The speaker will be the Right Hon. the Lord Malcolm Bruce of Bennachie. Lord Bruce has been a leading Liberal since being elected to Gordon in 1983 until he was appointed to the House of Lords in 2015. He is an outstanding thinker and speaker on both Scottish and International affairs, Trade and Industry, and the Environment. Details of his career can be found at -https://members.parliament.uk/member/615/career.

There will be wine and soft drinks available before the lecture and an opportunity to ask questions afterwards.

Please let Faith Sutherland know if you are coming – sutherlandf197@gmail.com.

Half Day Forum

28th February, 2026, 9:30 - 1:00 pm

Eric Liddle Centre, 15 Morningside Road, EH10 4DP

More details soon.

Previously. . ..

Joint event with the John Stuart Mill Institute

Friday 25th April, 2025

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