Hosted by the Chairman of London Scottish Malcolm Offord and celebrating its seventh birthday, the St Andrew’s Day Lunch at The Savoy has been bringing together the Scottish diaspora and the London Scottish business, sports, arts and entertainment communities each year to network and celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national holiday. The event also honours individuals who have made a significant contribution to Scotland and the Scottish community with the Great London Scot Awards.
The event starts with a drinks and canapé reception in the River Room followed by a three-course lunch of fine food and wine, plus a wee dram, in the magnificent Lancaster Room. After the lunch, and to continue the fun, there is a paid bar and entertainment in the Abraham Lincoln room at The Savoy.
Dress code: Lounge suit or daytime Highland wear (not Black Tie).
The Great London Scot Awards
The Great London Scot Awards were established in 2013 to celebrate and recognise Scottish individuals who have demonstrated achievements or values which have significantly benefited Scotland and the Scottish community. Past winners include:
2023 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement – Sam Torrance MBE
- Outstanding Young Talent – Kirsty Muir
- Outstanding Achievement in Business – Peter Russell
2022 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement – Sir Muir Gray CBE MD
- Outstanding Achievement – Sir Kenny Dalglish MBE
- Outstanding Young Talent – Duncan Scott MBE
- Outstanding Achievement in Business – Dr Marie Macklin CBE
2021 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement – Ian Rankin OBE
- Outstanding Achievement – Rory Bremner
- Outstanding Young Talent – Hannah Russell MBE
- Outstanding Achievement in Business – Chris van der Kuyl CBE, FRSE
2019 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement – Jackie Kay
- Outstanding Achievement – David Yarrow
- Outstanding Young Talent – Laura Muir
- Outstanding Achievement in Business – Sir Archibald Boyd Tunnock CBE
2018 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement – Ian Robertson
- Lifetime Achievement – Lady Gilly Ogilvy-Wedderburn
- Outstanding Young Talent – Josh Littlejohn MBE
- Outstanding Achievement in Business – Dr James Hay
2017 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement – Jolomo (Dr John Lowrie Morrison OBE)
- Outstanding Achievement – Lucinda Russell
- Outstanding Young Talent – Mark Robertson
2016 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement – Sir Ian Wood GBE
- Outstanding Achievement – Dame Katherine Grainger OBE
- Outstanding Young Talent – Jamie Murray OBE
- Outstanding Young Talent – Gordon Reid MBE
2015 Award Winners
- The Great London Scot Award for Lifetime Achievement – Sir Craig Reedie CBE
- The Great London Scot Award for Outstanding Achievement – Martin Gilbert
- The Great London Scot Award for Outstanding Young Talent – David Smith MBE
2014 Award Winners
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Bernard Gallacher OBE
- Outstanding Achievement Award – Lord Robert Smith of Kelvin
- Outstanding Young Talent Award – Nicola Benedetti MBE
2013 Award Winners
- Outstanding Achievement Award – Sir Andy Murray OBE
- Outstanding Young Talent Award – Sophie Kennedy Clark
Congratulations to all our worthy winners.
Charity Partners
In addition to raising funds for London Scottish each year, the St Andrew’s Day Lunch partners with a nominated charity. The money, support and awareness provided by SADL will make a significant difference in funding to the charity. Fundraising on the day is by an exclusive silent and live auction, raffle, as well as table and individual donations.
Previous Charity Partners
- 2023 – Sport’s Parkinsons
- 2022 – The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
- 2021 – Salvesen Mindroom Centre
- 2019 – Maggie’s
- 2018 – Warren’s Wish
- 2017 – My Name’s Doddie
- 2016 – The Archie Foundation
- 2015 – University of Aberdeen Spinal Injury Research
- 2014 – The STV Appeal
- 2013 – The Princess Royal Trusty for Carer’s & Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
