NEWS
Virtual Burns Supper 2021
Covid not only got in the way of hosting the Burns supper live this year, but the lack of flights from the UK at one point threatened Hong Kong's haggis supply. With dreadful visions of a shortage as serious as the toilet roll problems of early 2020, by mid January...
3 Scottish books reviewed by our past Chieftain Alan Macdonald
Books: Covid Distraction – Scottish Stories- Scottish Authors In the grip of Covid we certainly need distractions. There are only so many box-sets that you can watch on television. Why not go for books. Why not great books by great Scottish authors. Scotland’s...
Coming soon ( date & venue TBC ) – Alan MacDonald
Our former Chieftain Alan MacDonald, will be presenting to the Society on the life of one of our earliest Chieftains, the Sinologist Sir James Stewart Lockhart. Alan’s captivating style promises to make this a memorable and fascinating talk. Register Below!
Coming Soon ( date & venue TBC ) – Dr Lindsay Porter
Dr Lindsay Porter, one of our committee members and a renowned expert on Hong Kong's iconic Pink Dolphin, will be hosting a talk on the conservation of this much loved mammal. Register your interest below!Life in the Fast Lane: how Hong Kong dolphins and porpoise...
St Andrew’s Day at the Cenotaph
We held our traditional commemoration at the Cenotaph this morning. The clouds fled at the skirl of Chris Lee’s glorious piping, leaving us in sunshine albeit socially distanced. The wreaths were laid by our Chieftain Mr Niall Macleod and representing the...
Our Amazing ” Doddie Gumpers”
Massive Congratulations to all our members who completed the Hong Trail on Saturday raising much needed funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. This charity was set up by the Scottish International rugby player Doddie Weir when he was diagnosed with MND in 2017...
St Andrew’s Society Polo Shirts
We have a limited supply of our stylish St Andrew's Society navy blue polo shirts available to purchase for just $150. The polo shirts have our iconic logo on the front with the Hong Kong and Saltire flag intertwined on the left sleeve. Contact...
Mon 30th November – St Andrew’s Day
We will be marking St Andrew’s day with the laying of a wreath at the Cenotaph. We are awaiting guidance from the Government on if this can be opened up to all.
Sat 21st November – The Doddie Gump
Join us on a hike of the Hong Kong trail to raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease and help raise money for the My name’5 Doddie foundation . There are 3 starting times; 0600 The full Hong Kong trail from the Peak ( 50km) 1030 Starting from Park View ( approx 25km...
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St Andrew’s Ball [Cancelled]
This prestigious event is now looking extremely unlikely to go ahead due to the current COVID restrictions . We are, however already looking forward to booking a venue for 2021 .