‘Sharp and Smart’ raced at Chepstow on Thursday 2nd May 2013 in her debut race for The Caledonian Racing Society and was placed 1st. She also came 1st at Bath on the 6th May 2013. “Sharp And Smart” has been entered in the following races: Lingfield – Friday May 10th at 3.05pm The [...] Read More
The following entry has been made – Sharp And Smart (IRE) 3.45 SIS HCAP STKS BATH 06/05/2013 1m5y £4000 (9 entries). Read More
The Caledonian Racing Society have a new horse under training – ‘Sharp And Smart’ is declared to run at Chepstow on Thursday May 2nd, 7.10pm in the ‘The hardings.co.uk Handicap Stakes’ (Class 5) for four years old and upwards rated 56-70 to be run over about one mile. She is drawn 9 of 13 and [...] Read More
In May John Lowrie Morrison, Scotland’s best loved painter of the Scottish landscape will be exhibiting in London. Corrymella Scott Gallery will be mounting the Gallery’s 12th Annual London Exhibition for John Lowrie Morrison who signs his pictures “Jolomo” with 65 vibrant new paintings capturing the intensity of the light on the water and beaches [...] Read More
The British Library and Daniel Crouch Rare Books are displaying an exhibition of Scottish Maps in the Drawing Room of the Caledonian Club, from 14th January – 7th February 2013. Timed to coincide with Burns’ Night, the club offers the opportunity to view an exhibition of rare maps and pamphlets relating to Scotland and [...] Read More
Founded in 1891 by Neville Campbell, the Club moved to Halkin Street, between Hyde Park Corner and Belgrave Square, in 1946. Membership is drawn from Scots, those of Scottish descent, a close association or empathy with Scotland and things Scottish. The Club works closely with Kinloch Anderson in Edinburgh, renowned experts on Kilts, Tartans and [...] Read More
The second annual Caledonian Lecture celebrating the life of Eric Liddell Read More
The annual Club BBQ is a popular event amongst the Membership Read More
Caledonian Club Member pens Ode to Murray’s first Grand Slam Win “His backhand is low and sweet, and by Flushing Meadows he s a the world to Scotland and me” Read More
The Caledonian Club in Belgravia is pleased to be opening its doors to the public on Sunday 23rd September as part of Open House London 2012. The Club was founded in 1891 and moved to 9 Halkin Street in 1946. Built in the Neoclassical style by Detmar Blow for Hugh Morrison(1868-1931) and the home of the Caledonain [...] Read More
With Olympic fever about to descend on London, The Caledonian Club is delighted to honour Eric Liddell at The Caledonian Lecture on Tuesday 25 September ’12. Read More
As preparations for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations were under-way around the country, the Caledonian Club was Honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen in her capacity as Colonel-in-Chief of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland at their annual Luncheon. Read More
The Society held a Ladies’ Night at The Caledonian Club, London SW1 last night. Mrs Maureen Gill, the principal guest and speaker, spoke about her work in Siberian Hospices in a talk “For Russia, with Love.” The President, Mr Richard Robinson, was in the chair.” Read More
_______________________________________________________ With the London Olympics fast approaching The Caledonian Club is able to offer accommodation and dining facilities to our Reciprocal Club Members around the world. The Club is ideally situated just off Hyde Park Corner and within walking distance of many of the Olympic Events taking part in the centre of the city. The [...] Read More
To those in the know, such as Alison Hemmings of The Caledonian, Scottish dancing can be broken down into three types – country, reeling and céilidh dancing – with subtle but distinct differences. “Royal Scottish Country Dance is the most formal and correct version,” explains Alison, “while reeling is more fluid and less ‘ballet-like’…. a [...] Read More
In London’s highly sought-after Belgravia, kindred spirits come together and in the conviviality of a Scottish enclave at the very heart of London life to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns – At The Caledonian Club, we’ve established a high standard for Burns Supper events, hosting up to 40 memorable events each year, [...] Read More