HSOG Community

Charity Golf Day
2022-06-10 11:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Milngavie Golf Club, Mugdock Country Park, Glasgow, G62 8EP
Almost three years to the day since our last Golf Day, we will again be hosting this much-loved event on Friday 10th June 2022 at Milngavie Golf Club.
Click here to find out more about our Golf Day.

Business Breakfast: Andrew Duncan
2022-05-13 08:00 - 09:30 | Hotel du Vin Glasgow, 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow, G12 0UX, United Kingdom
Please join us for our next Business Breakfast on Friday 13 May 2022 at Hotel du Vin Glasgow from 8.00 am until 9.30 am. This is an ideal networking opportunity for members of the HSOG Community.

Our guest speaker will be the CEO of Soar, Andrew Duncan (class of 2004), an entrepreneur, author and speaker with a specific passion for technology.
Andrew started his first business, SwarmOnline, in 2012 specialising in Software and App Development. Since then he has acquired and incubated several businesses, including Soar.
Now, on a day-to-day basis, Andrew runs Soar, a fintech focusing on the ethical banking market.
Join us for what will be a fascinating morning with Andrew as he talks about his journey into fintech, pivoting his business from software development services to a product for ethical banking and what (and why) he does in the ethical banking sector and how he builds tech to support it.
This event is free to attend, however, we require you to register your interest so we can plan for catering purposes.
Click here to register to attend the event.

Ladies Coffee Morning
2022-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 | The Jimmie Ireland Stand, 637 Crow Road, Glasgow, G13 1PL, United Kingdom

London Dinner
2022-03-18 18:30 - 23:30 | The Caledonian Club, Halkin Street, London, SW1X 7DR
The Rector, Head of Senior School, and the Director of External Relations, along with both School Captains, will be attending the London Dinner on Friday 18th March 2022.
The Rector and Head of External Relations will also meet former pupils the previous day (Thursday 17th March) in London, to discuss legacy donations.

Ladies Coffee Morning
2022-03-02 11:00 - 12:00 | The Jimmie Ireland Stand, 637 Crow Road, Glasgow, G13 1PL, United Kingdom
After a two year absence, the Ladies Coffee Morning returns!
Join us on Wednesday 2nd March, in the Jimmie Ireland Stand.

Class of 1960 Reunion - Elmbank Street
2021-10-29 18:30 - 22:00 | The Jimmie Ireland Stand, 637 Crow Road, Glasgow, G13 1PL, United Kingdom
We are delighted to inform the Class of 1960 that a 60-year reunion is being organised by former pupil, Raymond Williamson.
The event will be held in the Jimmie Ireland Stand at Old Anniesland on the evening of Friday 29 October 2021 – 6:30 for 7:00 pm.
Please email community@hsog.co.uk to confirm your attendance, letting us know of any dietary requirements.
It would be great if you could reach out to anyone you are in contact with from the class of 1960 to invite them to attend the event, just in case we don’t have their contact details.

London Club President’s Lunch
2021-10-07 12:30 - 15:00 | The Caledonian Club, Halkin Street, London, SW1X 7DR
The High School of Glasgow London Club will be holding the annual London President’s lunch at the Caledonian Club on Thursday 7th October, 12:30 for 1:00pm.
This will be a great opportunity for anyone within the School community living or working in London, to catch up with what’s happening at the School and see some old faces including the Rector, Mr John O’Neill, and our External Relations Team.
If you would like to attend please email the External Relations team (community@hsog.co.uk) confirming your attendance.
The cost of the lunch is £30, payable in cash on the day.

Ladies’ Coffee Morning
2020-04-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2020-03-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2020-02-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-12-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-11-06 10:30 - 12:30, 2019-10-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Committee Room, Jimmie Ireland Stand, High School of Glasgow, Glasgow, G13 1PL

Business Breakfast: Stuart Laing OBE and Wendy Laing Walsh
2020-01-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Hotel du Vin Glasgow, 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow, G12 0UX, United Kingdom
Keeping it in the family… Rolex & diamonds
Please join us for a Business Breakfast on Friday 24th January 2020 at Hotel du Vin Glasgow from 8.00am until 9.30am. This is an ideal networking opportunity for members of the HSOG Community.
Stuart Laing OBE (class of 1968), and his daughter Wendy Laing Walsh (current parent) talk about the success of their family business, “Laings” the UK wide luxury watch and jewellery retailer.
Celebrating 180 years in business in 2020, they will share the challenges and successes of a 6th generation family business in a tough retail environment. Commenting on their own experiences of working with close family members and how they’ve managed to grow their business keeping up with the modern shopping trends and competitors in a highly competitive luxury market.
Talking all things watches, diamonds and jewellery, they will give us an insight into how they run their brand, Laings.
www.laingsuk.com
This event is free to attend, however, we require you to register your interest so we can plan for catering purposes.

Business Breakfast: Roddy Dunlop QC
2019-11-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Hotel du Vin Glasgow, 1 Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow, G12 0UX, United Kingdom
Please join us for a Business Breakfast on Friday 22nd November 2019 at Hotel du Vin Glasgow from 8.00am until 9.30am. This is an ideal networking opportunity for members of the HSOG Community.
Our Speaker will be former pupil, Roddy Dunlop QC, class of 1988.
Roddy has a great deal of experience in court, appearing at every level within the Scottish civil court system. His expertise covers media law, professional negligence, professional discipline, insurance law, commercial disputes, procurement, intellectual property, human rights, prescription and limitation, and judicial review. He is the only Scottish silk to be ranked in seven separate practice areas by Chambers UK, who place him as a Band 1 Silk in the areas of professional discipline, professional negligence, commercial dispute resolution, media law, medical negligence and public procurement.

Senior School Open Evening
2019-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The High School of Glasgow, 637 Crow Rd, Glasgow, G13 1PL, United Kingdom
At the Senior School, the annual Open Evening normally takes place on the second Monday evening in November each year, to give prospective parents and pupils an opportunity to see around the School. Third Year pupil guides escort visitors around classrooms and laboratories where displays and exhibits demonstrate what the School has to offer. The Rector delivers a brief introduction in the Assembly Hall and refreshments are available in the Refectory in the Jimmie Ireland Stand following the tour when staff are available to answer any questions.
Parents who have applied for places and those considering doing so are all welcome to attend the Open Evening with their children.
Parking is available in the playground beside the Sports Complex.

Class of 2009 Reunion
2019-11-09 19:00 - 23:30 | The Jimmie Ireland Stand, 637 Crow Road, Glasgow, G13 1PL, United Kingdom

Junior School Open Afternoon
2019-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | The High School of Glasgow Junior School, 27 Ledcameroch Road, Glasgow, Bearsden, G61 4AE, United Kingdom
At the Junior School, an annual Open Afternoon takes place towards the end of October each year, to give prospective parents and pupils an opportunity to see and experience our fantastic Junior School and Kindergarten. Staff and pupil tour guides escort visitors around the classrooms and other facilities, giving parents an insight into school life.

Elmbank Street Ex-Masters Lunch
2019-10-24 12:30 - 15:30 | Committee Room, Jimmie Ireland Stand, High School of Glasgow, Glasgow, G13 1PL

London Drinks Reception
2019-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Bar Elba, Rooftop Mercury House, 109-117 Waterloo Road, London, Lambeth, SE1 8UL, United Kingdom
We would like to invite all FPs in the London area to join us for the annual Drinks Reception co-hosted by the Rector and the London Club Vice President, Tom Kerr (Class of 2006).
John and Tom would be delighted to see you at Bar Elba (Rooftop, Mercury House, 109-117 Waterloo Road, SE1 8UL), from 6pm until around 9pm.
A great chance to catch up with what’s happening at the School and see some old faces!

GHK Family Fun Day
2019-09-14 | GHK, 637 Crow Road, Glasgow, G13 1PL, United Kingdom
All the fun of the fair with Bouncy Castle, BBQ, Family Touch Rugby, kicking challenge and lots more.
Not to mention GHK v Falkirk in National League 2 action.
