Upcoming Events

We have a range of events taking place throughout the year, for both local and global alumni.

Event Details

ESMS Community Coffee Morning

Alumni, former staff and friends from across our community are welcome to join us for a free cuppa and pastry and a walk down memory lane.  Dr Jon Cooper, our Heritage Officer, will bring along various items from the archives but please do let us know if there is anything in particular you would like to see.

Please email development@esms.org.uk to let us know if you can make it.

When: Monday 27 January, 10am-12pm

Where: Inverleith Clubhouse, 523 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 2DW

How to Book: Please email development@esms.org.uk.

ESMS Community Monthly Lunch

These regular monthly lunches in conjunction with the SMC FP Club are open to all in the ESMS Community and are a great way to catch up with friends in a relaxed environment. Lunch will be soup and a meat or fish main for £19 per head with three courses available for £21 per head.

Please email development@esms.org.uk to let us know if you can make it.

When: Friday 31 January, 12pm for 1pm lunch

Where: Inverleith Clubhouse, 523 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 2DW

How to Book: Please email development@esms.org.uk.

ESMS Alumni Outing: Port of Leith Distillery Tour & Tasting

In association with the MES Former Pupils’ Guild, Melville College Trust and Stewart’s Melville College Club, we are delighted to welcome you to a tour and tasting at Port of Leith’s flagship distillery in Edinburgh. Tickets cost £35 per head, which includes a welcome drink, a tour of the distillery, whisky or sherry tasting and canapes. Tickets are strictly limited, book now to avoid disappointment.

When: Thursday 6 February, 6.30pm

Where: Port of Leith Distillery, 11 Whisky Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6FH

How to Book: Visit our booking website.

SMC Summer Social

Bookings are now open for the 2025 reunion, scheduled for 6 June 2025.  Planned gatherings include celebrations for the DSMC Class of 1975 and the ESMS Classes of 1985, 1995, 2005 and 2015.  Alumni can secure their spots and look forward to another day of cherished memories and renewed connections by visiting https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DOWX.

When: Saturday 7 June, 10am

Where: Stewart’s Melville College, Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3EZ

How to Book: Visit https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DOWX

I am looking forward to meeting alumni not just from SMC and MES, but from GWC and EA too at the drinks event in California. It will be a great opportunity to reconnect and reminisce about our school days, and maybe some sporting rivalries, together.

Stephen Dix, Class of 1977