| LONDON: Scots In London - About us |
| Written by Eddie Tait | ||||||
| Saturday, 19 May 2007 | ||||||
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Scots In London aims to promote and connect Scots and Affinity Scots, Scotland and Scottish themes. This covers social, business and cultural networking, news and events etc.
WELCOME
We hope you enjoy the new website and its many new exciting features, including Shop, Forums , Members (edit your Profile and make Connections), Business Directory,
Membership, Advertising and Sponsorship, Events Calendar & Bookings
and slick new News and Events features. It's a truly massive website
with lots of interactive features accessible by registered website
users so we'd appreciate your feedback. And if you're not already
registered, we hope you register as a free web user now. Please buy from our shop and use our services and, where possible, support us by telling your friends, recommend us to advertisers or sponsors, or donate to our cause and help us become synonymous with the word Scots! Don't forget to add your profile and photo once you've registered and start connecting with other users. Enjoy the new site, thanks for your support and a big thank you to our super key legal sponsors, Maclay, Murray and Spens LLP and please get in touch if you'd like to advertise or sponsor us. Read More Testimonials...
Please help us connect and promote dynamic passionate Scots. Your continued support in everyway
is much appreciated.
Yours aye,
Eddie Tait, Founder,
Pictured with Sarah Tait, photo courtesy of Ian Macaulay .
CURIOUS ABOUT SCOTSIN?
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12. Scots - A great nation as individuals - imagine what could be achieved working together.
SCOTS IN LONDON is a portal for Scots individuals, Scottish businesses,
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.
Our aim is to be the centrepiece for the Scottish diaspora - a solid, modern, fast-growing, dynamic, passionate, diverse, apolitical and independent Scottish social, business and cultural network.
36% of SCOTS IN LONDON are female and our Scots In London email newsletters have put
us at the forefront of promoting Scottish interests in London.
SCOTS IN LONDON began in London - as Scots In London (SIL).
SCOTS IN LONDON 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.
SCOTS IN LONDON aims to expand into three key hubs - London, Edinburgh,
Glasgow - with a view to future expansion in key cities and regions
internationally.
SCOTS IN LONDON 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.
SCOTS IN LONDON would like to thank you for your interest and support. Please take a loooook at our Testimonials and Press pages - and hope you can join us soon at our events or meet up online. Read more "About Us" in "London Calling" 2 page article about Scots In London featured in Daily Record...
SCOTS IN LONDON, began in October 2001, as Scots In London, when Founder
and Promoter, Eddie Tait, was recruited by his school Former Pupils
club in London to recruit new and younger members.
SCOTS IN LONDON, began with informal drinks between 16 Former Pupils of
two Edinburgh Schools clubs in London (The Royal High School and
Stewarts Melville).
SCOTS IN LONDON became a regular quarterly drinks meet-up and grew
quarter-on-quarter to encompass other Scottish Schools, followed by the
inclusion of Scottish Universities, Charities, Clubs and Societies,
and Scottish Individuals.
SCOTS IN LONDON quickly identified that other Scottish clubs and societies were having similar issues.
SCOTS IN LONDON acknowledged that Scots had integrated so well into
London life that there was no central Scottish community, unlike many
other nationalities - Irish, Poles, Africans etc.
SCOTS IN LONDON decided that it was best to recruit new members by
bringing people together in relaxed, collaborative, unantimidating
arenas and meet up over a few drinks.
SCOTS IN LONDON has quickly
established itself at the centre hub of the Scottish community diaspora
in London.
SCOTS IN LONDON play a key role in connecting and promoting
400,000 first and second generation Scots in London, equivalent in size
to Scotland's third largest city - a major global Scottish network and city of influence.
"For hundreds of years, Scots have been lured by the bright lights of London. A fledging organisation, Scots In London, has now planted a Saltire firmly in the heart of England’s capital. Founder, Edinburgh-born, Eddie Tait explains the work of SIL.” Daily Record, St Andrew’s Day Edition, November 30th 2006.
SCOTS IN LONDON was created "for Scots, by Scots".
SCOTS IN LONDON evolved between 2003 and 2006 into an organisation
focussed on helping various Scottish organisations get their news out
to the community.
SCOTS IN LONDON promote and raise awareness of key Scottish
activities and events via improved communication through widely
distributed email newsletters.
SCOTS IN LONDON has grown from strength to strength.
SCOTS IN LONDON now acts as a centrepiece or hub and fills the gaps
for Scottish individuals and organisations by creating a central
Scottish portal or umbrella.
SCOTS IN LONDON complements existing niche Scottish individuals,
businesses, clubs and societies, and charities etc, by bringing
together their
messages under one social, business and cultural umbrella to create the
ultimate Scottish network.
SCOTS IN LONDON has grown very fast since 2005 - 5,000+ mailing list
members joined 2005-7 of all ages and backgrounds, with many
influential Scots, from a base of around 400 at the end of 2004.
SCOTS IN LONDON was approached by Scotch Whisky giants Whyte and Mackay
to become lead sponsor. We were delighted to accept their very kind
offer. A big thank you to Whyte and Mackay, their then Chief Executive
Bob
Brannan (Pre-takeover),
and the Marketing Team for their superb support, which was a major
catalyst and defining moment in the decision to move Scots In London
from an informal social basis to a more solid footing in 2006.
SCOTS IN LONDON developed its first website (www.scotsinlondon.co.uk) in 2006 with invaluable assistance from Typhina Web Design - thanks Will.
SCOTS IN LONDON was formally registered in Scotland as Scots In London Ltd on 16th March 2006 (SC299011).
SCOTS IN LONDON were joined by Maclay Murray
and Spens LLP , one of the leading Scottish legal firms, who signed up as key legal category sponsor in 2006.
1.3. PROMOTING REGULAR SCOTTISH GATHERINGS
1.4. SCOTS IN LONDON EXTENDS BEYOND LONDON
SCOTS IN LONDON was initially predominantly focussed around individuals, clubs and societies from London and the home counties in the beginning. SCOTS IN LONDON is now witnessing an increasing growing number of commuters and high-flyers from Edinburgh and Glasgow and other areas north of the border signing up as well as more dynamic and passionate Scots from around the globe.
1.5. SCOTS IN LONDON PROMOTES SCOTTISH CHARITIES SCOTS IN LONDON promotes Scottish charities and has close links with ScotsCare, the trading name of The Royal Scottish Corporation. (Image: ScotsCare ).
ScotsCare is the 403 year old charity for needy Scots living in London. SCOTS IN LONDON also promotes London Scottish Rugby Club and in promotion season 2006/7, Scotsinlondon.com appeared as a sponsor on the right sleeve of the rugby jersey. (Image: London Scottish Rugby Club).
1.6. SCOTS IN LONDON CELEBRITY AMBASSADORS
1.7. SCOTS IN LONDON - PROMOTING SCOTTISH CULTURAL CENTRE AND KEY DATES
1.8. SCOTS IN LONDON COMMUNICATES VIA EMAIL, WEB AND EVENTS SCOTS IN LONDON uses two distinct communication online and offline channels: 1. SCOTS IN LONDON Email Newsletters: Join our fast-growing free mailing list here - offering news and event info. 2. SCOTS IN LONDON website: Register for free web access here to gain access to a wealth of great new social and business networking opportunities online. We hope you enjoy the new website and its many new features. 3. SCOTS IN LONDON Social and Business Networking Events - regularly attended by 200-400 SCOTSIN.
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.
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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SCOTS IN LONDON are delighted by the recent spate of great publicity
about SCOTS IN LONDON in the press and media. Full details, including
photos, and other key information about SCOTS IN LONDONsuch 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 .
SCOTS IN LONDON 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 SCOTS IN LONDON and our
Scottish business club will follow soon thereafter.
SCOTS IN LONDON 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!
SCOTS IN LONDON - thank you for your continued support in spreading the word.
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.
SCOTS IN LONDON AIMS TO CONNECT AND PROMOTES:11.1. SCOTS* To create the pre-eminent dynamic Global Scottish Network - SCOTSIN*; * 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* - SCOTSIN - “for Scots and Affinity Scots (global friends). SCOTS IN LONDON (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 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:
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SCOTS IN LONDON were delighted to be invited to hold the first-ever bash in the
new GBP6.5m wing of The Caledonian Club, the exclusive Scottish private
members’ club in Belgravia, a week before it was officially opened by
HRH The Queen. 365 SIL attended our St Andrew’s Bash. SCOTSIN
Ambassador, Scottish Tenor, Nicky Spence, Pop Ceilidh Nation, Emma-Jane
Thommen, fiddler Donald Stewart and piping group the Pinstripe
Highlanders provided the entertainment and there was a book-signing by
Clark McGinn, author of The Ultimate Burns Supper. The event was
sponsored by 
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