The Society of High Constables of Edinburgh – Website for the Society of High Constables of Edinburgh

The Society of High Constables of Edinburgh

Serving our Council,

Supporting our City

Our Website Due to recent security concerns affecting websites around the world, we have temporarily taken the old Society site offline. This precautionary step was taken to protect our members and ensure that no personal or account data could be accessed or stolen. We are actively addressing the issues and working to restore a secure online presence as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Who We Are

Serving Our Council

We trace our history back to the first constables appointed in 1611 to keep order in the City of Edinburgh. We now serve as the Guard of Honour to the Lord Provost and Council of the City of Edinburgh.

We have up to 276 members, divided into 23 wards that are named for parts of the City.

We have six office bearers who manage our activities, supported by other members of the Society.

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What We Do

Supporting Our City

We perform formal activities including attending civic duties as requested by the Lord Provost and Council.

We attend two Drill and Inspections each year.

We do charitable work supporting people in need in the city.

We have an active social calendar of Society and Ward events.

There are also Society sports clubs open to members.

Membership

Joining the Society

We are interested in potential members who contribute or have contributed to the business and professional life of Edinburgh, will commit to performing their duties, will play an active part in the life of the Society and their Ward, and will respect our long-standing traditions.

City of Edinburgh Council

High Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Society of High Constables of Perth

High Constabulary of the Port of Leith

The Royal Company of Archers

Police Scotland

The Royal Company of Merchants
of The City of Edinburgh

Wider Community

Working Together

The Society has historic and strong working relationships with various organisations including our three kindred societies.

Calendar

Events in the next 3 months

These are the upcoming civic duties, meetings and other events in our diary for the next 3 months

november

sun08nov9:15 amRemembrance Sunday9:15 am Edinburgh(GMT+00:00) City ChambersEvent Type:Civic DutiesDress Code:Ceremonial Dress, Long Baton Attendees:2 Members from Selected Wards,Office Bearers,Ward IX,Ward VII,Ward VIII

thu12nov7:00 pmCommittee of the Society (November)7:00 pm(GMT+00:00) City ChambersEvent Type:MeetingsDress Code:Business Suits Attendees:Office Bearers,Ward Captains

sun15nov10:00 amAnnual British & International Sailors' Service for Seafarers10:00 am Edinburgh(GMT+00:00) North and South Leith Parish ChurchEvent Type:Civic DutiesDress Code:Ceremonial Dress, Long Baton Attendees:2 Members from Selected Wards,Office Bearers,Ward XIX,Ward XVIII,Ward XX

december

wed02dec6:00 pmAnnual Society Dinner6:00 pm Edinburgh(GMT+00:00) Prestonfield House HotelEvent Type:SocialDress Code:Black Tie Attendees:Any Members and Guests (with tickets)

sun06dec10:30 amSt Andrewstide Service10:30 am Edinburgh(GMT+00:00) City ChambersEvent Type:Civic DutiesDress Code:Ceremonial Dress, Long Baton Attendees:2 Members from Selected Wards,Office Bearers,Ward XI,Ward XIII,Ward XVII