- businesses and companies;
- individuals;
- clubs and societies;
- charities;
- networks and communities;
- bodies, agencies and organisations;
- friends of Scotland and affinity Scots; those with an appreciaton of and vested interest in and/or strong association with Scots, Scotland or Scottish themes.

Scotsin operates by connecting and promoting niche Scottish businesses, groups and individuals, as well as mainstream Scottish organisations. Scotsin channels their key messages, their news, activities and events together under one central Scottish business, social and cultural portal or umbrella and distributes them via the web and email to its fast-growing Scottish membership and the wider Scottish community and, in turn, the organisations and individuals tell friends and colleagues about Scotsin, which grows the network further. The ultimate Scottish network. A true win-win-win scenario – together we’re stronger.  Scotsin’s mailing list has grown to thousands of dynamic Scots, with many influential Scots signing up (read our testimonials below). Joiners are predominantly ABC1 Professional Scots who join to make business as well as social connections.

Historically, the network was London-centric, but over the last year, as the organisation has transitioned from Scots In London to the Scotsin main brand, with Scots In London (SIL) retained as the London sub-brand, more and more subscribers have been signing up from across Scotland and around the UK, and internationally as the network opens to Scots around the world. This simple, but highly effective formula, has helped Scotsin grow very fast within a short space of time from its small Scots In London roots (more details below), to being established at the centre of the 400,000 strong Scots in London community, equivalent to Scotland’s third largest city, and on into an organisation which holds events in England and Scotland, and soon internationally.

The new Scotsin.com website has just been completed and is due to be launched in November to cater for future growth as the organisation expands. Scotsin plans to grew the Scotsin brand to become synonymous with the word “Scots” and to connect SCOTS IN London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scotland, England, as well as America, Canada, Australia and around the World - SCOTS IN Business - Advertising, Arts, Banking, Education, Finance, HR, IT, Media, PR, Recruitment, Sport, Tourism etc. Hence the name Scotsin - created "for Scots, by Scots".

Scotsin would love dynamic passionate Scots and Scottish businesses and organisations everywhere to show their support by spreading the word, advertising, sponsoring and registering at http://www.scotsin.com/index.php?option=com_acctexp&task=subscribe .

The next Scotsin event is scheduled for November in London. There will be a Scottish business networking theme to the evening - Scotsin the City - and there will be keynote Scottish speakers. The event will also toast our relationship with our sponsors, pre-eminent Scottish Law Firm, Maclay, Murray and Spens (MMS). The evening will take place on the top floor of 1 London Wall, the prestigious new premises of MMS, with stunning skyline views over London and The City, opposite the Museum of London. Full details will be circulated to all registered users and those on our mailing list as soon as they are finalised.



Further information:
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Website - www.scotsin.com



Testimonials
“It's not just a centre for the Scots diaspora but a window onto the world for Scotland (extract from 'Wherever the Saltire Flies", published by Luath Press, page 28-29 about Eddie Tait and Scots In London)

Kenny MacAskill MSP, Minister for Justice, The Scottish Government and Henry McLeish, Former First Minister of Scotland 

"Delighted to be a SIL Ambassador",
Kenny Logan, Scottish Rugby Star (pictured right)

" Well done on the event last week. I thoroughly enjoyed it, look forward to the next one. Thanks!"
Brian McBride, Managing Director, Amazon.co.uk (pictured right)

"I follow "Scots In London" and note the progress you have made. Keep up the good work"
Philip Riddle, Chief Executive, VisitScotland

"You deserve huge credit for conceiving and making SIL the force it is."
Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, The Scottish Government

"It's about time someone sang "Congratulations!" to Eddie Tait for flying the Scottish flag in London"
Bill "Congratulations / Puppet on a String / Shang-a-Lang" Martin, Founder Member of Society of Distinguished Songwriters

"Just a note to say how much I enjoyed your event at the Caledonian Club last night."
Angus MacDonald, Chief Executive, Financial News and Founder of the Caledonian Challenge

"You're doing a brilliant job!"
Fiona Kennedy, Internationally renowned Scottish Singer and Broadcaster

“Great site – well done.”
Paul Varney, Secretary, The Caledonian Club

"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.”
David Coyle, Features Editor, Daily Record (extract from St Andrew’s Day Edition, November 30th 2006, two pages about Scots In London)



Background on Scotsin evolution out of Scots In London network
Scotsin is the brainchild of Eddie Tait, a 35 year old Edinburgh-born Scottish professional, former investment banker and prolific networker. Scotsin began life in 2001 as Scots In London when former pupils of 16 Scots met up from two Edinburgh schools met up for drinks. The evening was a great success and so it was decided to hold similar events on a quarterly basis. The events grew in popularity and scale quarter-on-quarter and as word spread more Scottish groups and individuals were keen to join in; two Edinburgh Schools became Scottish Schools, then members from Scottish universities groups joined in following by sporting and heritage clubs, charities, ordinary Scots and Scottish business people. The quarterly Scots In London events quickly blossomed into major Scottish gatherings, with a regular attendance of 250-400 Scots. Scots In London complements established niche Scottish organisations, and clubs and societies, such as the exclusive Globalscot and The Caledonian Club networks, and the well-established networks including The Royal Caledonian Ball the oldest charity ball in the world, the world famous London Scottish Rugby Club, The Royal Scottish Corporation the charity set up in 1603 for needy Scots living in London, and the Burns Club of London No.1 in the World Burns Club roll, and Scottish businesses, charities and individuals, by distributing their information far and wide via email newsletters to a larger Scottish base than any of the organisations have on their own.

In 2005, Scotch Whisky giants Whyte and Mackay were recruited as lead sponsor and thanks to the support of then Chief Executive, Bob Brannan, held a glitzy launch with 300 Scots, with Scottish Rugby Internationalist Kenny Logan, as guest speaker. This sponsorship deal was a major catalyst in the decision to move to turn Scots In London from an informal social organisation into a company based in Scotland (SC299011), with the creation of our first website (www.scotsinlondon.co.uk). In 2006, Scotsin were also joined by Maclay Murray and Spens LLP, one of the leading Scottish legal firms, who signed up as key legal category sponsor.  Later that year, Scots In London were invited to hold the first-ever bash in the new GBP 6.5m 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 Scots In London attended our St Andrew’s Extravaganza – a special evening with business and social networking, piping, pianist, fiddler, the Scottish Tenor Nicky Spence, a taste of Scottish cuisine, some Scottish football, 3 Scottish charity stalls, a book-signing followed by a pop ceilidh. A great night was had by all. This was followed up by a very successful Bonniest Burns Supper bash, with many notable speakers including Nigel Griffiths MP, then Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (pictured right). The event was filmed by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (aired 19 April 2008 as part of Scotland documentary on the Foreign Correspondent show on ABC1) and five photographers and a great band ensured a memorable evening.

Following the transition from Scots In London to Scotsin, Scotsin aims high and has big plans for future development and expansion and aims to become synonymous with the word "Scots" and be an anchor point for Scots around the world. Our new Scotsin.com website is the beginning of a new era for Scotsin as the focus of the organisation advances on becoming the pre-eminent Scottish Business and People Network. Scotsin aims to become as global as whisky, as skillful 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 chirpiness of Jim Baxter, the sobriety of the Reverend I.M. Jolly, the business acumen, entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of Andrew Carnegie, Sir David Murray, 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 behind Scotsin and make it happen. Register today at http://www.scotsin.com .

Scotsin is also keen to promote the creation of a Scottish business and cultural centres around the world. Scotsin is also keen to get involved in high-profile Scottish events (days, weekends, weeks of celebration) based around the Scottish festival season (recently termed "Ramadram" or "Ramadramnhaggis") starting on: St Andrew’s Day (30th November) through Hogmanay (December 31st) and on to Burns Night - January the month of Burns Suppers based around the celebration of the birth of Scotland's Greatest Poet, Robert Burns (January 25th). Scotsin are also keen to support the celebration of Scotland Week (April 6th) and special days, weeks and weekends of Scottish festivities.

Thanks to all Scotsin members, supporters and the first-class virtual Scotsin team, in particular, Globalscot Brian McBride, Managing Director of Amazon.co.uk.



Aims and objectives
Scotsin is fresh, modern, innovative, entrepreneurial, spirited and connects, promotes, informs, activates, educates, enriches, inspires, motivates, complements and supports positive messages about Scots, Scotland and Scottish themes (traditional and contemporary) for business, social, pleasure, cultural, and fundraising purposes for mutual benefit via networking, events, news and PR.

1. Scots
    * To create the pre-eminent dynamic global Scottish Business and People Network – the Scottish umbrella organisation occupying the middle-ground between top-end exclusive Scottish private members organisations and niche Scottish businesses and clubs, which act independently;
    * To build a virtual Scottish embassy online to meet the needs of the Scottish diaspora and match the spirit of their endeavours;
    * To create an invaluable tool for Scottish business and social networking, by working with and enriching established Scottish networks, and enabling new connections.

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, by highlighting Scotland as a key world destination and key centre for entrepreneurship, events, lifestyle with friendly people and diverse top attractions.
    * To enlighten on the positive contribution of Scots and Scotland.

3. Scottish themes
    * To become a key source for Scottish business, events, cultural, historical, educational, genealogical, tourism and background information;
    * To become a key source for promoting and raising awareness of Scottish culture and our festival spirit: Scottish language; Scottish music; Scottish dancing; Scottish book fairs; Scottish music festivals; Scottish sporting events, Scottish conferences, debates and Scottish community issues.

 Scots and Scotland – a great nation as individuals. Imagine what could be achieve working together. Join Scotsin today at www.scotsin.com and make it happen.