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The Royal Company of Merchants offers a vibrant community for business people to collaborate with each other.

With over 800 years of history, the Company remains at the heart of Edinburgh and is a vital contributor to the city’s heritage and future.

20/02/2026

Wednesday night saw a fantastic turnout at The Merchants Hall for Sea2Sea with Iain Sinclair🌊

A huge thank you to Iain for being our February guest speaker.

Company Member Iain shared the phenomenal story behind his record-breaking swim of the 60-mile-long Caledonian Canal, which has and continues to raise over £87,500 for British Heart Foundation, Mikeysline and Crohn's & Colitis UK to date.

Thank you also to Court Assistant Elizabeth Flockhart for helping to make this very special presentation happen.

Eager to learn more? Make sure to check out the Sea2Sea website below:

🧑‍💻 SEA2SEA: https://sea2sea.co.uk

💰 DONATE: https://lnkd.in/d6g9hcYf

📸 [Left to Right] Guy Cartwright, Katie Ridland, Iain Sinclair, Liz Flockhart, Grant Macrae OBE

16/01/2026

What a pleasure it was to host ESMS Connect and BBC Scotland Journalist Kheredine Idessane at The Merchants Hall last night. Thank you to the ESMS community and our Members for a fantastic evening, highlighted by Kheredine’s keynote address reflecting on his time at Stewart's Melville College and how valuable school bursary support served as a launchpad for his career.

Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools

13/01/2026

The wait is over - our Executive Team is delighted to unveil a brand-new website for The Royal Company of Merchants that opens the doors on who we are, what we do and why our work continues to matter.

Designed by award-winning creative agency Marketing Concepts, the new website becomes the public face of The Royal Company of Merchants from today🎉

“This website is about clarity, confidence and connection. We wanted to create a digital home that clearly reflects our purpose, mission and values, while making it easier than ever for people to understand the impact we have across the city. After months of thoughtful work around user experience and the integrity of our information, we’re excited to share a site that truly represents who we are today." - Philly Nicholson, Director of Membership, Events & Communications.

Learn more about The Royal Company of Merchants or join us as a Member by following the link below 👇

🌐 https://www.merchantsedinburgh.co.uk/

12/01/2026

One story, all in one place 🌐

The big reveal is tomorrow.

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07/01/2026

For over 800 years, The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh has been part of the city's story.

We’re about to share a new way to understand who we are, what we do and why it matters.

Coming soon 💻

04/12/2025

Just one week ago, we were back at The Merchants Hall with for our Wine Club Christmas Box tasting, a festive evening celebrating the wines served at The Charter Dinner in October 🍷We are still inundated with compliments more than a month later which has been a genuine pleasure to hear.

A reminder: as a Member of The Royal Company of Merchants, you are automatically eligible for Wine Club benefits including seasonal case releases and 15%+ off trade prices.

If you would like to view the contents of this month’s case, please email [email protected]
to request a copy of the brochure which includes pricing, a discount code and more 📩

A wonderfully festive evening all round, thanks to Company Wine Sommelier Greg Reid and Wine Expert Joanne Frette's excellent presentation. Thank you to everyone who joined us. 🎄🥂

02/12/2025

A message from Fresh Start as we support their Cookers for Christmas Appeal 👇📖

Many people don't realise that when someone moves into a new tenancy after experiencing homelessness, what they're really getting is an empty shell - no furniture, no household items, and often, no white goods.

Facing unexpected, large expenses like a new cooker, washing machine or fridge freezer can be a major obstacle to sustaining a tenancy. As a result, many people who are moving on from homelessness are then at risk of further food insecurity, poor hygiene and illness, and are unable to feel settled in their new home.

Our Cookers for Christmas Appeal supports those moving on from homelessness by providing a range of essential white goods, taking this weight off of their shoulders and helping them make a home for themselves. Thanks to the support of organisations like The Royal Company of Merchants of The City of Edinburgh, we can make a difference this festive season, ensuring everyone has a happy Christmas this year.

Donate: https://f.mtr.cool/qwdkbrydxt
Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/ncjujpufyb

18/11/2025

The most wonderful time of the year is here at The Royal Company of Merchants 🎄🏦. Senior Company Officer, Graham, has been hard at work putting up the beautiful new Christmas tree in The Merchants Hall. What do we think? 🤩

11/11/2025

Today we were honoured to join the Remembrance Commemoration. 🎖️

The morning began with coffee in the Stewart’s Melville College Dining Hall, followed by a wreath laying at 11am, to which both Master of The Royal Company of Merchants, Grant Macrae OBE, and Treasurer Katie Ridland contributed.

Despite the rain, spirits were high for all in attendance as we gave thanks to the service of our veterans and current armed forces.

06/11/2025

THE GREAT CALEDONIAN SWIM🌊

Our member Iain Sinclair has completed a remarkable world-first swim across Scotland’s Caledonian Canal, from Fort William to Inverness.

Over ten days in September, Iain covered the full 60-mile route — including all 29 locks — raising awareness and funds for Crohn's & Colitis UK, the British Heart Foundation and Mikeysline.

A former Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby flanker, Iain undertook the challenge with Scottish Canals in support of causes that have shaped his own journey, having undergone major surgery for indeterminate colitis in 2013 and raising further awareness of heart disease and mental health in memory of two friends.

📸 Photos by Rob Eyton-Jones from the swim are below.
💙 You can still support Iain’s fundraising and help make a difference by donating today: https://sea2sea.co.uk/

Congratulations, Iain. What an extraordinary achievement.

25/10/2025

As part of our tradition of fellowship and exchange, we bring together fellow livery companies from across the United Kingdom for The Charter Dinner every second year. A big thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend for the 2025 event. 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💐

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22 Hanover Street
Edinburgh
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https://www.merchantsedinburgh.co.uk/

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