Historians Delve Into War and Politics at Next Literary Lunch
Victoria Schofield at the Royal Scots Club by Simon Williams
The Royal Scots Club are delighted to announce their next Literary Lunch on the theme of History featuring Victoria Schofield who will be discussing her journey from journalist to military historian and what led her to write about Kashmir, Afghanistan, Wavell, The Black Watch and her lifelong friendship with Former Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto.
The Literary Lunch will be held on Thursday 21st October at The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh.
Victoria Schofield will be joined by Trevor Royle whose book Britain’s Lost Regiments: The Illustrious Band of Brother Time has Forgotten celebrates the historic regiments and the men who served in them and Rosemary Goring, whose forthcoming work, Homecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary, Queen of Scots, will be published next year.
Rosemary Goring’s latest book Scotland: Her Story, tells the country’s history through the voices of women down the centuries. An extraordinary collection of first-hand testimonies, it brings to life dramatic and everyday events, ranging from medieval ale wives and Victorian factory workers to Nicola Sturgeon.
Trevor Royle who is known for his vivid people centred narratives, takes us into the ranks on both sides of the notorious battle of Culloden and how it changed the course of British History. Royle is an expert in military history and The Scottish Regiments who excels in explaining the tactics and technique of warfare.
Like Royle, Victoria Schofield tells the stories of individuals who helped shape history. Her friendship with Benazir Bhutto, whose life and career were defined by tragedy, inspired a longstanding interest and love of South Asia. Schofield takes an intricate look at the events which are changing the lives of many in the region.
The event will again be chaired by Jackie McGlone who has held many executive roles on a number of Scottish newspapers. Jackie chairs a number of events every year at the Edinburgh International Book Festival and has also mediated at author events at the British Library, in London, and at various venues in New York.
The Literary Lunch is open to all, members and non-members alike and will provide an excellent opportunity to delve into the incredible lives of those who have witnessed history in the making.
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NOTES FOR EDITORS
The Literary Lunch will take place on Thursday 21st October 2021 and guests will receive a three-course lunch with champagne on arrival and refreshments. The authors will participate in a panel discussion followed by a Q&A with Jackie McGlone. During the event there will be an opportunity to purchase books for signing by our three authors at a bookshop provided by Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh.
Tickets are available for £60 per person bookable in advance via The Royal Scots Club. Tickets are available to members and non-members.
Tickets will be available on by contacting events@royalscotsclub.com
The Literary Lunch event will be held on Thursday 21 October 2021 at The Royal Scots Club, 29-31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE starting at 12 pm.
Founded in 1919 as a tribute to those who fell in The Great War, and situated in one of Edinburgh’s finest Georgian streets, The Royal Scots Club offers that rare combination; the charm of a country house hotel with a cosy club atmosphere.
More personal than a hotel, this is the perfect home from home to relish the culture and character of Scotland’s capital city. We are open for bed and breakfast, meetings and events, functions and private dining, and offer excellent cuisine in our Dining Room. The privileges of membership include preferential rates for all of our services and facilities, a busy social programme and access to a worldwide network of reciprocal clubs.