WELCOME TO THE SCOTTISH BRANCH

Established 15 May 1950 as NE & S Scotland Branch, in 1992 renamed Scottish Branch.
Membership is at 132 (Feb 26).

The Scottish Branch is the longest established QARANC Association Branch, having held its inaugural meeting on 15 May 1950.  The Branch also has the largest geographical footprint, with members scattered across the country from the Highlands to the Borders and all points in between. 

Our events are held in locations around the country in an effort to mirror the geographical spread of our members.  In this way, we hope to provide them with at least one event during the year that is within reasonable travelling distance of their home.  That said, many of our members attend most, if not all events, viewing it as an ideal opportunity to have a day or two away from home and explore somewhere new.  So far we have held events in Auchterarder, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Dundee, Inverness, Kinross, Dumfries, Cumnock, Oban, Falkirk, Castle Douglas, Haddington, Burntisland, Inverurie, Direlton, Moffat, Helensburgh, Kinghorn, Dunoon, Mabie Forest, Stirling, Dunkeld and Ballantrae.  Particularly popular are our regular Coffee Catch Ups. 

These informal gatherings usually last an hour or so and are a great way for members to catch up over a cuppa, not to mention a scone or piece of cake, and have a good old blether.  As with our other events, we aim to meet up in locations across Scotland and rely on recommendations from our members when selecting venues.  Committee members strive to attend where possible as it’s a great way to gain feedback and suggestions for the Branch. 

We are always delighted to welcome new members and currently, our membership sits at 135.  This comprises retired and serving members, both regular and reserve.  Five members live overseas (1 in Australia, 3 in New Zealand and 1 in Spain). Three members live not far over the Scottish Border in Cumbria, Tyne and Wear, and Yorkshire respectively.  In addition, we have 6 Honorary members who did not serve in the QARANC but who provide valuable support and advice based on their professional experience. With no Unit Branch as such in Scotland, we welcome serving personnel to join us for the duration of their assignment north of the border.

As a member of the Scottish Branch you can join us on our closed Facebook page at LINK

Contact Details

Chair - Karen Irvine RRC
Vice Chair - Sharon Findlay RRC
Secretary - Sheila Jones
Treasurer - Maggie Kerr

Email -  qaassociationscotland@gmail.com 

Diary Dates - 2026

Thursday 19 March 2026

Corps Day Lunch
The Royal George Hotel
PERTH
PH1 5LD
11:00am - 3:30pm

Thursday 17 April 2026

Coffee Catch Up 
Saline Shaw Farm Shop
B913
DUNFERMLINE
KY12 9UG 
10:30 am

Thursday 19 May 2026

Coffee Catch Up
Glendoick Garden Centre
GLENDOICK
Perth
PH2 7NS
10:30am

Saturday 27 June 2026

Coffee Catch Up
Dobbies Garden Centre
New Park Farm
Whitemyres
Lang Stracht
ABERDEEN
AB15 6XH
10:30am

Thursday 9 July 2026

Coffee Catch Up
Bay Hotel
Bay Holiday Park
Burntisland Road
Kinghorn
PETTYCUR
KY3 9YE
10:30am

Thursday 16 July 2026

Coffee Catch Up
Sugar Boat
30 Colquhorn Square
HELENSBURGH
G84 8AQ
10:30am

Saturday 15 August 2026

Coffee Catch Up
The Saltire Bistro
Inverness Castle
INVERNESS
IV2 3EG
10:30am

Saturday 5 September 2026

AGM
Zoom
Details to follow

Thursday 24 September 2026

Coffee Catch Up
Poppies Garden Centre
Saulmore Shore
OBAN
PA37 1PU 
11:30am

Thursday 22 October 2026

Coffee Catch Up
Cranachan
2nd floor
Princes Square
48 Buchanan Square
GLASGOW
G1 3JN 

Friday 23 October 2026

Dedication of Garden of Remembrance 
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Argyle Street
GLASGOW
G3 8AG
11:00am

Saturday 24 October 2026

Dedication of Garden of Remembrance 
Scott Monument
Princes St Gardens East
EDINBURGH
EH2 2EJ
11:00am

Friday 30 October 2026

Dedication of Garden of Remembrance 
Cavell Gardens
INVERNESS
IV2 4SY
11:00am


Sunday 8 November 2026

Remembrance Sunday National Event 
Edinburgh City Chambers
253 High Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 1YJ 
10:30 am

Jenny Montgomery will lay wreath on behalf of Scottish Branch QARANC Association.

Saturday 5 December 2026

Festive Lunch
Golden Lion Hotel
8-10 King Street
STIRLING
FK8 1BD
1200 - 1630
Pre Lunch drinks with lunch served approx. 1300 

Thursday 17 December 2026

Coffee Catch Up
Harvey Nicols Brasserie
30 – 34 St Andrews Square
EDINBURGH
EH2 2AD
10:30am
 

Updated 3 March 2026- LINK to Forecast of Events 

Further details: qaassociationscotland@gmail.com

 

  
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