WELCOME TO THE SCOTTISH BRANCH

Established 15 May 1950 as NE & S Scotland Branch, in 1992 renamed Scottish Branch.
Membership is at 126 (Dec 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, 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 126.  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.

Contact Details

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

Email -  qaassociationscotland@gmail.com 

Diary Dates - 2024

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

Saturday 28 December 2024
Coffee Catch Up
Via Zoom
10:00am

Thursday 23 January 2025
Coffee Catch Up
Via Zoom
10:00am

Saturday 22 February 2025
Coffee Catch Up
Via Zoom
10:00am

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

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

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

Saturday 6 September 2025
Annual General Meeting
Details TBC

Updated 23 Sep 24 - LINK to Forecast of Events 

Further details: qaassociationscotland@gmail.com

 

  
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