WELCOME TO THE SCOTTISH BRANCH

Established 15 May 1950 as NE & S Scotland Branch, in 1992 renamed Scottish Branch.
Membership is at 130 (Apr 25).

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 and Mabie Forest.  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 130.  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). One member lives just over the border in Cumbria and another lives in Humberside. 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 close Facebook page at LINK

Contact Details

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

Email -  qaassociationscotland@gmail.com 

Diary Dates - 2025

Saturday 26 April 2025
Coffee Catch Up
The River House
The Castle Business Park
STIRLING
FK8 4TW
10:30am

Thursday 15 May 2025
75th Branch Anniversary
Glaschu
32 Royal Exchange
GLASGOW
G1 3AB
Midday - 4:30 pm

Tuesday 20 May 2025
Coffee Catch Up
Palmerston's
27 Atholl Street
DUNKELD
PH8 0AR
11:00am

Thursday 12 June 2025
Coffee Catch Up
The Coach House Cafe
Dumfries House
CUMNOCK KA26 0NZ
10:30am

Wednesday 16 July 2025
Coffee Catch Up 
Glenapp Castle Hotel
BALLANTRAE
KA18 2NJ
Timings - TBC 

Tuesday 19 August 2025
Coffee Catch Up
The Sugar Boat
30 Colquhon Square
HELENSBURGH
G84 8AQ
10:30am

Saturday 6 September 2025
AGM
Via Zoom
Details TBC

Thursday 11 September 2025
Coffee Catch Up
Poppies Garden Centre
Saulmore
Near OBAN
PA37 1PU 
11:30am 

Wednesday 15 October 2025
Coffee Catch Up
Cranachan
2nd Floor
Princes Square
48 Buchanan Street
GLASGOW
G1 3JN
10:30am

Friday 17 October 2025
Dedication of Garden of Remembrance  
Inverness War Memorial
Edith Cavell Gardens
INVERNESS
IV2 4SY
11:00am

Monday 20 October 2025
Dedication of Garden of Remembrance  
Princes Street Gardens
EDINBURGH
EH2 2HQ
11:00am

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Dedication of Garden of Remembrance  
George Square
GLASGOW
G2 1DH
11:00am

Sunday 9 November 2025
Remembrance Service Scotland
City Chambers
253 High Street
EDINBURGH
EH11 1YP
11:00am

Saturday 29 November 2025
Festive Lunch
DUNBLANE or STIRLING - TBC
Midday - 4:30pm

Wednesday 17 December 2025
Coffee Catch Up 
Harvey Nichols Brasserie
30 - 34 St Andrew’s Square
EDINBURGH
EH2 2AD
10:30am

Monday 29 December 2025
Coffee Catch Up
Zoom
10:00am

Saturday 24 January 2026
Coffee Catch Up
Zoom
10:00am

Thursday 19 February 2026
Coffee Catch Up
Zoom
10:00am

Updated 15 Apr 25 - LINK to Forecast of Events 

Further details: qaassociationscotland@gmail.com

 

  
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