WELCOME TO THE SCOTTISH BRANCH

Established 15 May 1950 as NE & S Scotland Branch, in 1992 renamed Scottish Branch.
Membership is at 111 (Apr 24).

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 and Helensburgh. 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 111.  This comprises retired and serving members, both regular and reserve.  Four members live overseas (1 in Australia, 2 in New Zealand and 1 in Spain). 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.

Contact Details

Chair - Karen Irvine RRC
Secretary - Sheila Jones
Treasurer - Ronald Buist TD

Email -  qaassociationscotland@gmail.com 

Diary Dates - 2024

Saturday 13 April 2024
Coffee Catch Up
Simpsons Garden Centre
Culloden Road
INVERNESS
IV2 5BA
10:30am
  
Saturday 11 May 2024
Coffee Catch Up
Horizons Restaurant
Pettycur Holiday Park
Burntisland Road
BURNTISLAND
KY3 9YE
10:30am
 
Thursday 20 June 2024
Summer Event
Glasgow City Chambers
82 George Street
GLASGOW
G2 1DU
Details tbn

Wednesday 3 July 2024
Coffee Catch Up
The Flame Tree
20 Exchange Street
DUNDEE
DD1 3DL
10:30am

Wednesday 14 August 2024
Coffee Catch Up
The Boat House
72 Victoria Parade
DUNOON
PA23 7HU
11:00am

Saturday 24 August 2024
AGM
Via Zoom
10:00am

Wednesday 4 September 2024
Coffee Catch Up
Poppies
Saulmore Shore
OBAN
PA37 1PU
11:30am

Wednesday 16 October 2024
Coffee Catch Up
The Coach House Cafe
Dumfries House
CUMNOCK
KA18 2NJ
10:30am

Friday 18 October 2024
Dedication of Garden of Remembrance
Cavell Gardens
INVERNESS
IV2 4SY
11:00am

Monday 21 October 2024
Dedication of Garden of Remembrance
Princes Steet Gardens
EDINBURGH
EH2 2HG
11:00am

Tuesday 22 October 2024
Dedication of Garden of Remembrance
George Square
GLASGOW
G2 1DH
11:00am

Wednesday 6 November 2024
Coffee Catch Up
Harvey Nichols 5th Floor Brassiere
30-34 St Andrews Square
EDINBURGH
EH2 2AD
11:00am

Sunday 10 November 2024
National Service of Remembrance
Edinburgh City Chambers
253 High Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 1JY
11:00am

Saturday 7 December 2024
Festive Lunch 
The New Club, 86 Princes Street
EDINBURGH EH2 2BB
Details published Sep 24

Thursday 12 December 2024
Coffee Catch Up
Archerfield Walled Garden
DIRLETON
EH39 5HQ
10:30am

Friday 21 March 2025
Corps Day Lunch
The Royal George Hotel
Tay Street 
PERTH
PH1 5LD
11:30am

Thursday 15 May 2025
75th Branch Anniversary
The Western Club
32 Royal Exchange
GLASGOW
G1 3AB
Details published Jan 25

Updated 10 Apr 24 - LINK to Forecast of Events 

Further details: qaassociationscotland@gmail.com

 

  
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