SCOTSIN (Scots In London and beyond) aims to promote and connect Scots and Affinity Scots, Scotland and Scottish themes. This covers social, business and cultural networking, news and events etc.
1. SCOTSIN - ABOUT US
> SCOTSIN is a portal for Scots individuals, Scottish businesses and companies, clubs and societies, charities, networks and communities, bodies, agencies and organisations to connect and promote themselves, their key category, sector and industry news, events to the Scottish community.
> SCOTSIN is the centrepiece for the Scottish diaspora - a solid, modern,
fast-growing, dynamic, passionate, diverse, apolitical and independent network for Scottish clubs and
societies, businesses, charities and individuals.
> SCOTSIN - 36% of SCOTSIN are female and our Scots In London email newsletters have put
us at the forefront of promoting Scottish interests in London.
> SCOTSIN is aimed at all Scots and friends - ordinary Scots from all
backgrounds, members of Scottish clubs and societies (presidents,
secretaries, webmasters), Scottish professionals (chairmen, chief
executives, board members, trustees, business people, entrepreneurs), consumers,
sellers, wholesalers, recipients of charity, business managers, Tartan
Army footsoldiers, students and housewives. We’re all Jock Tamson’s Bairns!!!
> SCOTSIN is ambitious enthusiasts for Scots, Scotland and the best blend of everything Scottish.
> SCOTSIN began in London - as Scots In London (SIL).
> SCOTSIN is now the first port of call for the online Scottish community in London.
> SCOTSIN is the leading Scottish
social, business and cultural networking, news and events organisation
for Scots in London and Scots In England.
> SCOTSIN aims to expand into three key hubs - London, Edinburgh,
Glasgow - with a view to future expansion in key cities and regions
internationally.
> SCOTSIN comprises of many FREE services. There are two SUBSCRIBER ONLY SERVICES: a popular business and club directory of people, businesses, companies, clubs, societies, charities, bodies, agencies and organisations, plus the ability to post news and features. The directory is free to search but costs £XXX pa to be part of. A subscription to post an unlimited number of news releases is £XXX+VAT pa. At present, both services are purchased by sending a cheque payable to Scots In London to Scotsin.com, 37 King Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8JS, England.
> If you're Scottish, have an affinity to Scotland...
> Don't delay, register free today!
> Check out our FREE services: news, events, forum to post queries and catch up with gossip and many other features.
4. ARE YOU A SCOTTISH BUSINESS, CLUBS OR SOCIETY, CHARITY, NETWORK OR COMMUNITY, BODY, AGENCY OR ORGANISATION?
> Then this website is for you.
5. ARE YOU AN AFFINITY SCOT?
6. IF YOU ARE NOT SCOTTISH OR A NON-SCOTTISH ORGANISATION?
> Maybe you're not Scottish or your a non-Scottish business, club or society, charity, voluntary organisation, network, community, body, agency, organisation, local authority, college, school, university, other further education institute, governing body, local authority etc and would like to connect, promote or network yourself with our SCOTSIN Scottish community and tell your story, then register and post your messages today. For more information, email
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7. TESTIMONIALS
"Delighted to be a SIL Ambassador", Kenny Logan, Scottish Rugby Star (Pictured left. Photo: Ian Macaulay .)
" Well done on the event last week. I thoroughly enjoyed it, look forward to the next one. Thanks!" Brian McBride, Managing Director, Amazon.co.uk
"I follow "Scots In London" and note the progress you have made. Keep up the good work" Philip Riddle, Chief Executive, VisitScotland
"It's about time someone sang "Congratulations!" to Eddie Tait for flying the Scottish flag in London", Bill "Congratulations / Puppet on a String /Shang-a-Lang" Martin, Founder Member of Society of Distinguished Songwriters
"You deserve huge credit for conceiving and making SIL the force it is." Jim Mather MSP for Highlands and Islands, Minister for Enterprise
"Just a note to say how much I enjoyed your event at the Caledonian Club last night." Angus MacDonald, Chief Executive, Financial News and Founder of the Caledonian Challenge
"You're doing a brilliant job!" Fiona Kennedy, Internationally renowned Scottish Singer and Broadcaster
SCOTSIN are delighted by the recent spate of great publicity about SCOTSIN - Scots In London in the press and media.
Full details, including photos, and other key information about SCOTSIN such as Media Packs etc can be found in PDF and other formats via our Press and Media
section. Here are links to several articles, which formed a full two page
feature about Scots In London, in the St Andrew's Day edition of
the Daily Record, pages 4-5: (1) London Calling and
Looking After Our Ain Folk .
9. FUTURE PLANS - AIM HIGH - A SPIRITED ANALOGY
SCOTSIN have big
plans for development and expansion and aim to become synonymous with
the word "Scots" and be an anchor point for Scots around the world. Our
new website is the beginning of a new era for SCOTSIN and our
Scottish business club will follow soon thereafter.
SCOTSIN aims to become as global as whisky, as skilful
as Kenny Dalglish, lead by example like Gavin Hastings, have the wit of
Billy Connolly, the linguists of Stanley Baxter, the coolness and star
qualities of Sir Sean Connery, the cheekiness of Jim Baxter, the
sobriety of the Reverend I.M. Jolly, the business acumen,
entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of Andrew Carnegie, Sir Tom
Hunter and Sir Tom Farmer, the innovativeness and inventiveness of
Alexander Graham-Bell, John Logie-Baird, the courage and determination
of Chay Blyth, the scene of adventure of Dame Elen MacArthur. Leading
Scots and global friends of the world unite - let's make it happen!
10. WIN-WIN-WIN SCENARIOS - REGISTER FREE - THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
SCOTSIN - Scots In London - thank you for your continued support in spreading the word about SCOTSIN.
Be
dynamic and passionate and spread the word.
Please register free / sign up free today
, sign up to our free newsletter and please Refer a Scot.
Please contact us and let's grow together if you belong to any of the
following groupings: voluntary sector, community-based websites, clubs
and societies, business support agencies, businesses and entrepreneurs,
individuals, cultural and heritage resources, education, tourism /
travel, governmental organisations, public bodies, environmental and
development agencies. Together we're stronger!
11. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
SCOTSIN AIMS TO CONNECT AND PROMOTES:
> 11.1. SCOTS
* To create the pre-eminent dynamic Global Scottish Network*;
* To build a virtual online Scottish embassy;
* To encourage ALL Scots and global friends to sign up to ScotsIn
(all ages, all backgrounds, an ecletic mix - we're all Jock Tamson's
Bairns);
* To work with existing Scottish groups and new
Scottish groups and serve the scheduling and informational needs of the
Global Scottish Network*;
* To work to establish a solid relationship with the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government***;
* To create the pre-eminent dynamic Global Scottish Network* “for
Scots and Affinity Scots (global friends). ScotsIn - (fresh, modern,
innovative, entrepreneurial, spirited) to promote, inform, activate,
educate, enrich, inspire, motivate, connect, complement and support ALL
Scots, Scotland and the best blend of all things Scottish (traditional
and contemporary) for social, pleasure, cultural, business and
fundraising purposes for mutual benefit via Networking, Events, News
and PR:
> Scottish Individuals;
> Scottish Businesses and Companies;
> Clubs and Societies;
> Charities;
> Networks and Communities;
> Bodies, Agencies and Organisations;
> Friends
of Scotland (those with an appreciaton of and vested interest in and/or
strong association with Scots, Scotland or the best of all things
Scottish);
* To build a virtual online Scottish embassy –
the first port of call for the national and international Scottish
community – to meet the needs of the Scottish diaspora and match the
spirit of their endeavours;
* To encourage ALL Scots and global friends to sign up to ScotsIn -
becoming the successful mass-appeal Scottish middle ground between
top-end exclusive Scottish business network and the private members
club networks and smaller niche Scottish clubs and societies, which act
independently;
* To work with existing Scottish groups and new Scottish groups
and serve the scheduling and informational needs of the Global Scottish
Network*, event decision makers and planners, non-profit leaders,
who plan social, pleasure, cultural and business and fundraising
activities.
> 11.2. SCOTLAND
* To assist in positioning Scotland, as a nation, as a dynamic place
to (a) visit; (b) invest; (c) live; (d) work; and (e) hold events;
* To enlighten those who don’t yet know the full extent of
success of Scots and Scotland and create an invaluable tool for all
Scots and global friends interested in making new connections,
enriching established networks and promoting fellow Scots and Scotland.
* To assist in positioning Scotland, as a nation, as a
dynamic place to (a) visit; (b) invest; (c) live; (d) work; and (e)
hold events by highlighting Scotland as a key world destination
and key centre for entrepreneurship, events, lifestyle with friendly
people and diverse top attractions.
> 11.3. SCOTTISH THEMES - THE BEST BLEND OF EVERYTHING SCOTTISH
* To promote Scottish social and business events where members can meet, exchange ideas and learn from each other;
* To promote and raise awareness of Scottish Culture and our Festival spirit;
* To become the pre-eminent source for social and business
networking, cultural, historical, educational genealogical and
information outside of Scotland (excluding the United
States).
* To promote Scottish events where members can meet, exchange ideas and learn from each other - Networking, Events, News, PR.
* To promote and raise awareness of Scottish Culture, such as:
- promote the Scottish language;
- promote Scottish music;
- promote Scottish dancing;
- promote and hosting a Scottish book fair;
- promote and assist in planning an annual Scottish festival of Scottish music;
- promote key Scottish sporting events;
- promote
and assist in hosting and facilitating a range of conferences, debates
and meetings on various issues of concern to the Scottish community as
well as informing the broader community of the complexities of Scottish
culture and history.
12. SCOTS - A GREAT NATION AS INDIVIDUALS - IMAGINE WHAT COULD BE ACHIEVED WORKING TOGETHER...
Terms & Conditions 
"Delighted to be a SIL Ambassador", 
