141st GAC Annual Dinner: tickets now on sale
The Glasgow Academical Club is pleased to confirm that the 141st Annual Club Dinner, supported by headline sponsor Westbourne Wealth Management, with Club partners Park’s Motor Group, One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel Du Vin, Suited & Booted and ROX will…
Westbourne Wealth – GAC headline sponsors
The Glasgow Academical Club has completed a long-term partnership agreement with local wealth management firm, Westbourne Wealth Management. Westbourne, which is owned and operated by former pupil Richard Smith (2009) are specialists in retirement planning, family financial protection, tax efficiency,…
VE Day – remembering our fallen Academicals
On the day that our Nation marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, closer to home the Academical community remembers those brave former pupils who gave the ultimate sacrifice to free Europe from the tyranny of Nazi Germany. …
Celebrating 180 years of The Glasgow Academy – Exclusive Limited-Edition Single Malt …
As we prepare to celebrate 180 years of The Glasgow Academy, we are pleased announce an exclusive collaboration with the Loch Lomond Group crafted by former pupils Colin Matthews (1982) and Andy Calder (1989). Loch Lomond Group has released a…
ACCIES V BARBARIANS – COMING SOON!
Calling all Academicals… Book tickets via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barbarian-fc-at-glasgow-academical-rfc-tickets-1268494925469
IN A CLASS OF HER OWN
To celebrate International Women’s Day, which takes place this Saturday 8 March, we are unveiling a new monthly feature where we will spotlight former female pupils from The Glasgow Academy & Westbourne School for Girls. We want to shine a…
THE NEW GOLDEN LUNCH
This week, The Glasgow Academical Club was delighted to usher in a new era of reunion with its inaugural Golden Lunch (formerly the Iain Muir/GASBAGS lunch). Representatives from the Club and The Glasgow Academy worked together to reimagine the format…
London Section Dinner at the House of Lords: a night …
On Friday 21st February, The Glasgow Academical Club London Section gathered for a dinner at the House of Lords, led by section President Aldìs Hamilton. Keynote speaker, Lord Kerr of Kinlochard (1960), captivated the audience with a fascinating speech about his distinguished career as a government…
University honour is elementary for Doctor Watson
Renowned Glasgow Academical, philanthropist, businessman and now, Doctor, John Watson OBE (1965), received his honorary doctorate at a ceremony at The University of Glasgow recently. Speaking to The Herald, John said it was “extra special” to receive the award, given his…
Glasgow Academical Club London Section Dinner 2024 | Tickets on sale now!
We are pleased to announce the Glasgow Academical Club London Section Dinner 2025, will be hosted at the House of Lords Friday 21st February 2025. The event includes a drinks reception, fabulous three course meal and the company of fine Glasgow Academicals from…
Glasgow Academical Club Dinner raises funds for Alzheimer’s Research …
Following the recent Glasgow Academical Club (GAC) Dinner, we are delighted to announce that the evening raised £3371 for charity partner Alzheimer’s Research UK. Robin Duff, GAC President, recently presented the cheque to Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Regional Fundraising Officer, Catherine Crawford. Robin said: “We are…
Academicals Enjoy an Evening of Celebration and Political Insight
An enthusiastic audience of Academicals, past and present, along with friends of the club, parents, and faculty, gathered at Cargill Hall on Friday 8th of November, for the The Glasgow Academical Club Dinner. The evening kicked off with a warm…