Companions of the Order of Malta - Edinburgh

16/02/2026

The Scottish Companions' 3rd Annual Gathering took place in Perth yesterday, with Mass at the Church of St.John the Baptist followed by lunch at Slàinte Bar.

There were 16 Companions and friends in attendance, including a good number from Edinburgh, and an enjoyable time was had by all.

23/01/2026

SCOTTISH COMPANIONS’ 3rd ANNUAL GATHERING
15th of February - Perth

The Annual Gathering is a social get-together for Companions from across Scotland. Members of the Order, friends and supporters are also welcome.

Meet for 11.00am Mass at St. John the Baptist's, 18-20 Melville Street, Perth PH1 5PY - sitting half way up the right-hand side.

After Mass, meet outside the church and we'll walk to Slàinte Bar, 103 South Street, PH2 8PA, where you can buy something to eat and drink.

Companions are encouraged to wear Companions’ clothing and / or lapel badges.

If you plan to come, it would be helpful to let Thomas know at [email protected].

See you there!

19/11/2025

You can now stay up to date with the Sovereign Order of Malta using their new mobile app:

The Order of Malta App is the perfect way to follow our mission and stay informed about our humanitarian and diplomatic activities.

25/06/2025

Clergy, Members and Companions of the Order participated at the Corpus Christi procession in Kilsyth on Sunday.

15/06/2025

Father Ninian Doohan, who is known by many Companions and is based at St. Patrick’s in the Cowgate, recently celebrated Mass at Everest Base Camp: https://www.ncregister.com/features/priest-celebrates-mass-mount-everest Mount Everest Mass Makes History at the ‘Top of the World’| National Catholic Register

Scottish priest scales Everest to keep a Christmas vow — and plants a seed for Nepal’s first high-altitude parish.

29/04/2025

Six Knights of Malta attended yesterday’s Requiem Mass for Pope Francis in a full Cathedral in Edinburgh. The celebrant, Archbishop Leo Cushley, is also a chaplain of the Order of Malta.

17/02/2025

The Scottish Companions' Annual Gathering took place in Edinburgh yesterday, with Companions and friends from Dundee and Perthshire joining those from Auld Reekie.

We were honoured by the presence of our former Delegate for Scotland and our current Order of Malta Scotland Ball Chairman. An enjoyable time was had by all.

Next year's gathering will take place on Sunday, 15th of February.

31/01/2025

Scottish Companions' Gathering 2025
Sunday 16 February in Edinburgh

Companions from Scotland (and further afield) are warmly invited to this year's informal social gathering around Companions' Day (the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes). After last year's event in Glasgow, we are holding the 2025 gathering in Edinburgh.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work of the Companions, to enjoy fellowship, to make connections with other Companions, and to share ideas to develop our contribution to the Order's works in Scotland.

Family and friends are also very welcome to join us.

The gathering begins with Mass at St Mary's RC Cathedral (61 York Pl, EH1 3JD) at 12.00pm. After Mass we will congregate in front of the Cathedral and cross Picardy Place to The Playfair in the Omni Centre for a pub lunch.

Please consider wearing any Companions’ or Order badges and clothing you may have, as this will help us to identify one another!

The Cathedral is a short walk from both Waverley rail station and the central bus station in St. Andrew's Square. For those coming by car, there is ample parking at the nearby St. James' Quarter car park. The Cathedral also has excellent tram and bus connections.

If you have any questions or require assistance on the day, please message Mark Hamid on 07944 190454.