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SCOTSIN would like to thank you for your support by visiting our website. Here are "just a few" appreciative words from our guests and supporters- all unprompted. We'd be delighted to add your comments and picture here so please send them to
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. Testimonial highlights  'It's not just a centre for the Scots diaspora but a window ontothe world for Scotland (extract from 'Wherever the Saltire Flies", published by Luath Press, page 28-29 about Eddie Tait andScots In London)Kenny MacAskill MSP, Minister for Justice, The Scottish Government and Henry McLeish, Former First Minister of Scotland "Delighted to be a Scotsin Ambassador." Kenny Logan, Scottish Rugby Star and Star of Strictly Come Dancing (Pictured addressing Scots In London) "You deserve huge credit for conceiving and making SIL the force it is...I warmly congratulate Scots In London on the rapidprogress made in building their network and keeping the connectionvibrant and lively" .  Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, The Scottish Government “The new site is excellent, navigation is much better and easier, andthe feature on the left hand tabs where you get further dropdowns whenyou mouse over is excellent and is the way we’re taking our own site”. "Good luck with your efforts to revitalise Scots in London; your dedication and energy deserve it". Dr. Brian Quinn CBE, Former Deputy Governor of The Bank of England and Former Chairman of Celtic Football Club "I follow "Scots In London" and note the progress you have made. Keep up the good work" Philip Riddle, Chief Executive, VisitScotland David Coyle, Features Editor, Daily Record  "I have thoroughly enjoyed your emails and attended a number ofevents. You are an enthusiastic and inspirational leader and havevalued what you do hugely." Angus MacDonald, Chief Executive, Financial News and Founder of the Caledonian Challenge(pictured right) “Great site – well done.” Paul Varney, Past Secretary, The Caledonian Club  QUICK LINKS  "Delighted to be a Scots In London Ambassador."Kenny Logan, Scottish Rugby Star and Star of Strictly Come Dancing (Pictured addressing Scots In London) “The new site is excellent, navigation is much better and easier, andthe feature on the left hand tabs where you get further dropdowns whenyou mouse over is excellent and is the way we’re taking our own site”. “Great site – well done.” Paul Varney, Past Secretary, The Caledonian Club.  "Eddie, Congratulations on the launch of your crackingnew website. Whilst you have been slaving over it many Scots in Londonthought you had emigrated...they missed the regular e mails. ! I feelsure this site will reinvigorate SIL and everybody in London willbenefit. Welcome Back."Jock Meikle, Managing Director Meikle & Co HR Consultants. "Congratulations on the site, looks great and fulfils a real need.", Ian Buxton, Whisky Tastings.co.uk "You deserve huge credit for conceiving and making SIL the force it is...I warmly congratulate Scots In London on the rapidprogress made in building their network and keeping the connectionvibrant and lively" . See Jim's article... Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, Scottish Government  'It's not just a centre for the Scots diaspora but a window ontothe world for Scotland (extract from 'Wherever the Saltire Flies", published by Luath Press, page 28-29 about Eddie Tait andScots In London)"I follow "Scots In London" and note the progress you have made. Keep up the good work" Philip Riddle, Chief Executive, VisitScotland "Good luck with your efforts to revitalise Scots in London; your dedication and energy deserve it". Dr. Brian Quinn CBE, Former Deputy Governor of The Bank of England and Former Chairman of Celtic Football Club "For hundreds ofyears, Scots have been lured by the bright lights of London. A fledgingorganisation, Scots In London (Scotsin), has now planted a Saltire firmly in theheart of England’s capital." David Coyle, Features Editor, Daily Record, Nov 30th 2006, p.4-5 (2 pages about us). Fiona Kennedy, Internationally renowned Scottish Singer and Broadcaster "I have thoroughly enjoyed your emails and attended a number ofevents. You are an enthusiastic and inspirational leader and havevalued what you do hugely." Alan Clayton, Managing Director, Cascaid Group Limited and motivational speaker "Thank you for the updates that come through thick and fast. It isalways good to be kept informed of events. Definitely the top resourcefor all things Scottish in London." Alexander Holt, UK Operations Director, Digital White Ltd  "It's about time someone sang "Congratulations!" to Eddie Tait for flying the Scottish flag in London"Bill "Congratulations / Puppet on aString /Shang-a-Lang" Martin, Founder Member of Society ofDistinguished Songwriters (Pictured with Sir Cliff Richard -"Congratulations". Photo courtesy of Bill Martin.) "What great press. Mate, your diligence, hard work and passion a clearly starting to really pay off. Well done!" Chris W  "Many thanks for sending the email and more importantly what you are doing to raise the Scottish profile. Well done." David Coughtrie, Committee member of Caledonian Club and Council member of Caledonian Society of London "Scots In London events and newsletters are great service for the Scottish community in London". Jane Morrison, Past-President, Highlands and Islands Society of London "Thanks for all your emails....great to have such a great Scottish link!" Mhairi McCallum 5. SUPER BLEND OF PEOPLE
"Many thanks for the evening. I think you will be delighted withthe sell-out. I particularly liked the mix of age groups. Well done andrenewed thanks".
6. SOLID LINKS WITH SCOTTISH CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND CHARITIES"We are delighted that you - and the delectable ladies - enjoyedthe evening. It certainly would not have been such a huge successwithout the support of you and Scots in London. Thank you." "SIL certainly helped our advertising - thank you". Colonel Andrew Duncan, Organiserof Highland Heritage Massed Scottish Pipes and Drums at Royal HospitalChelsea, in aid of Highlanders Scottish Regimental Museum (pictured right and event pictured right) "Thanks for a brilliant, enjoyable evening at the Caledonian Club.Wonderful entertainment: Ted Christopher (pictured right) was superb and Goldie &Grant magnificent - stunning the room into silence, with their hauntingmelodies. All your hard work was well worth it. Very good to bereminded of the diversity of people and culture that make our roots andsmall homeland so unique, yet so widespread throughout the world." "I had drinks last night with Sandy Jones of the London GaelicChoir, and your name came into the conversation. We both agreed thatyou were doing a very fine job, that`s has been missing for a very longtime. Just wanted you to know that. So keep it up, and thanks !!" "Many thanks, Eddie! We are delighted to be building amutually fruitful relationship with SIL. We really appreciate yourassistance with this tremendous promotional message to your network.All the best - leis gach deagh dhrachd." "Congratulations on a good evening last night! Sue and I had alovely time meeting some new people - thank you, it was great fun!" "It was my first time at an Scots In London do and I had a very enjoyable evening and I thought things went really well." "Just a quick message to say well done fororganising a really great evening. I really enjoyed myself and all myfriends have been e mailing to say the same. My Japanese friend Gorowrote "Thank you for last night! The party was really fun. I met manynice people and enjoyed it a lot." "You are a "star" and that takes some saying from double generation 'Glasgow Accie"!" "Congratulations on another and even better event. You are amazing!How do you find all those people to perform? Much appreciated - anotherevening of mingling,chatting and promoting things Scottish. Well done." "Thanks very much for a great do last night - brilliant! Thoroughly enjoyed it."
7. SUPER BURNS SUPPERS AND ST ANDREWS NIGHT BASHES"A very belated thank you for a cracking night on Burns day. Really good fun and I look forward to making it to another event." James Gammell, Partner, Atlantic Sports Cars and Scotland's 13th Most Eligible Batchelor 2005 according to The Scotsman (pictured right)  "Congratulations on such a successful dinner - quite clearly the Burns Supper to go to in London." Alison Laird 8. SMASHING EVENTS AND WONDERFUL BLEND OF PEOPLE"Well done on the event last week. I thoroughly enjoyed it, look forward to the next one." Brian McBride, Managing Director, Amazon.co.uk "A belated reply to say how much I enjoyed Tuesday's bash. What aturn-out! Excellent. Well done indeed for getting them all out".
"Fantastic night. I really enjoyed it and you even arranged for Celtic to beat Man United. Brilliant!" "Good to see you the other night. it was fantastic! The evening was great fun and everyone was so friendly!" "Great evening. Much enjoyment had by all. Look forward to the next one." "Great to see you and well done for a fantastic night". "Great night at the Caledonian Club last night! It is a great venue!" "Great pictures of the Wallace 700 event. I was in the Albannach pub on22nd August and had a great time. Thanks again for the welcome you guysgave us. All the guys from Siol commented on a great night and thewelcome we all received." "Great do the other night. Catriona and I had a great time meetingsome new faces, and not so new. Really looking forward to the nextevent." "Enjoyed the do very much. Please have another one next year (or sooner)!" Florence Elliot "Thanks for organising a top night. Really enjoyed the event, well done on all fronts." "Great stuff last night, my guests and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening." "I bumped into two girls from school, one of whom I hadn't seen for 8 years." Anon  "Just wanted to say thanks for last night, I had a great time. Itis great to see Scots in London supporting the home-grown talent ofNicky Spence and Emma-Jane Thommen - their performances were thehighlight of the evening." Helen MacDougall  "Thanksfor organising such a great event! I just had to tell you and alsothought Goldie and Grant (pictured right) were really, really good. Bill McCue was avery close family friend and who inspired Goldie and Grant I found outlast night, so that might have something to do with why I liked them somuch too!" Moira Mason CURIOUS? REGISTER AS A FREE WEB USER ; AND JOIN OUR FREE MAILING LIST |
"Hurrah for Eddie. Well done! Great time was had by all thanks toyour amazing hard work. Good to meet you in person at last. Wonderfulhappy band of people. Met some really splendid folk." 
"Just a note to say how much I enjoyed your event at the Caledonian Club last night." 
