Social events
Pub
Many of the regulars at the climbing evenings or talks can be found at a local pub afterwards.
The usual pubs are:
- After Heriot Watt: the Riccarton Arms, Lanark Road.
- After Ratho: the Bridge Inn, Ratho.
- After Alien Rock: the Starbank Inn, Laverockbank Road.
- After SMC/JMCS talks: there is a bar upstairs in the venue.
- After cragging: at a suitable location near to the crag.
Anyone interested in joining the club is welcome to come along, but it's worth getting in touch with the first to make sure that someone will be there! (and have a look at the joining page).
SMC/JMCS talks
During the winter months, the SMC and JMCS organise guest talks from famous (and not so famous!) mountaineers.
The venue is
The Royal Overseas League
100 Princes St
Edinburgh, EH2 3AB
This is close to the junction with Frederick street -
OS map.
Free parking is available on George St after 6.30pm.
Talks begin at 7.30pm sharp.
AGM and Annual Dinner
The Club AGM and Annual Dinner takes place on a Saturday during November, usually at a hotel in the Highlands.
Members' slide night
The Club holds an annual slide night in December, which provides an opportunity to see what everyone has been up to during the year.