Previous Events

Whisky Tasting Dinner

Scotch whisky

The Beijing Scottish Society is pleased to announce our next whisky tasting dinner in collaboration with The Taj Pavilion, Lido. We will be pairing 5 fantastic single malts with a culinary tour of the best of India. Scotland meets India with a feast that is sadly a farewell to our long-serving host with the most,… Read more »

Burns Night Dinner & Dance 2018

Haggis supper

On Saturday, the 27th of January, the Beijing Scottish Society will gather for our annual Burns Night Dinner and Dance. This year’s event will be held at the Peninsula Hotel. Pre-dinner drinks begin at 6:30pm. Burns Night, the annual celebration of the life and poetry of the Scottish bard, Robert Burns, is a unique event… Read more »

St. Andrew’s Charity Ball 2017

St Andrews Charity Ball 2017

This year’s St. Andrew’s Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, 25 November at the China World Hotel. Pre-dinner drinks begin at 6.30pm. Glittering Champagne and Cocktail Reception —— Mouthwatering 5-Course Dinner —— Dancing to the Wullie Fraser Ceilidh Band from Edinburgh  —— Charity Raffle —— Midnight Supper, Breakfast and much more!   Prior to the… Read more »

Casual Family Ceilidh

Casual Ceilidh

We are excited to announce our next Casual Family Ceilidh at Dulwich College Beijing on Saturday 14 October, from 4-8 PM. Lots of dancing, a buffet meal (including a kids meal!) and drinks. Fun for the whole family, everyone welcome. Feel free to bring friends, family and children! Tickets cost 130 RMB for adults and 60 RMB… Read more »

Burns Night 2017

Burns Night

This year’s Burns Night will be held on Saturday January 21st at the 29 Grill at the Conrad Hotel, starting from 6.30pm til late. Tickets are 600 RMB and include pre-dinner drinks (including, for the first time in Beijing, Tennent’s!), a luxurious 5-course meal of traditional Scottish dishes, free-flow whisky, wine and soft drinks, as… Read more »

St. Andrew’s Charity Ball 2016

This year’s St. Andrew’s Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, 26 November at the China World Hotel. Pre-dinner drinks begin at 6.30pm. Glittering Champagne and Cocktail Reception —— Mouthwatering 5-Course Dinner —— Dancing to the Wullie Fraser Ceilidh Band from Edinburgh  —— Charity Raffle —— Midnight Supper with Gung Ho! Pizza  ——  Breakfast!!  … Read more »

Dance practice details for St. Andrew’s Ball 2016

Dance Practice Evenings

Dance practices will be held on the 10th, 17th and 24th of November from 7pm at the British School in Sanlitun, next to the VW headquarters. Please reserve tickets in advance by emailing this account or sending a WeChat to: oliverbarron Location Details: British School of Beijing Primary Campus, No.5 XiLiuJie, Sanlitun Rd 北京英国学校三里屯校区小学部,北京市朝阳区三里屯西六街5号 Baidu Map… Read more »

Casual Ceilidh

Casual Ceilidh

We are excited to announce our next Casual Ceilidh at the Capital Club on Saturday 15 October, from 5-8 PM. Lots of dancing and some light food and snacks. Fun for the whole family, everyone welcome. Feel free to bring friends, family and children. Tickets cost 150 RMB for adults and 90 RMB for children. Under 5s free…. Read more »

Screening of “Dummy Jim” Documentary Followed by Q&A with Filmmaker Matt Hulse

Dummy Jim still

The Beijing Scottish Society is collaborating with the Bookworm to present the screening of the documentary Dummy Jim, followed by Q&A with Filmmaker Matt Hulse. This unique film is about a profoundly deaf Scotsman James Duthie (fondly known as ‘Dummy Jim’) who cycled solo to the Arctic Circle in May 1951. The 6,000-mile trip took… Read more »