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The Caledonian Club was founded in 1891 and became a Members’ Club in 1917 when the Marquis Of Tullibardine appealed to members to make it "the representative national Club and headquarters for Scotsmen in London". In some ways it is a survivor of a more sociable age, when the Gentlemen's Club s of London were more gregarious then generally nowadays. In the days of restrictive licensing, the Hall Porter could often assist gentlemen in need of their national refreshment in the small hours.

The minimum degree of Scottishness required for membership is at least one Scottish grandparent, or to have served, in the opinion of the Committee, “in an important capacity in the public service of Scotland”. The Club has the usual cross-section of professions, including accountants, bankers and stockbrokers but also professional sportsmen, Ambassadors or officers.

Number 9, Halkin Street, behind Hyde Park Corner , was the last mansion house of its kind to be built in London.
  • It has 31 traditionally furnished bedrooms with en-suite facilities. High speed internet access is available.

  • The Club’s ''Oval Room'' is a library and reading room for Members and their male guests to enjoy an after-dinner drink in comfort.

  • Various rooms are available for private lunches, dinners and meetings.

  • The ''Members’ Bar'' which offers almost 200 whiskies, is resplendently carpeted in tartan.

  • The ''Terrace Garden'' was opened in May 1994 with many kind contributions of furniture and indigenous Scottish plants.

  • Fresh food in the ''Members' Dining Room'' and ''Smoking Room''is sourced from Scottish suppliers wherever possible.


The Club has established various societies :
  • Members of the ''Golfing Society'' play regularly at prestigious courses throughout the UK and on an annual visit to France. A unique putting contest takes place within the Clubhouse at the annual Social Evening and guests are tested on their golf knowledge thereafter.

  • The ''Racing Society'' owns two horses. Members may buy shares in a syndicate or become supporters: they are informed when horses are racing and have the opportunity to attend races using Owners’ and Trainers’ facilities. Members are kept up-to-date with progress by means of a regular Newsletter. The AGM and Annual Dinner is also an opportunity for Members to hear from the trainer on their horses’ progress.

  • After lunch at the Club on the first Tuesday of each month a well-known speaker is invited to talk to ''The Number 9 Society.'' Past speakers have included politicians, Scottish sports personalities, captains of industry and Ambassadors.

  • The ''Bridge Society'' meets informally on Mondays, sometimes playing against other Clubs.

  • A small number of keen amateurs make up the ''Snooker Society'', which also meets informally as well as playing in an annual competition against other London Clubs.

  • The ''Shooting and Fishing Society'' hosts numerous events throughout the country, including a highly sociable competition against the New Club, Edinburgh.

  • The ''Musical Society'' organises an series of performances by world-class young musicians in spring and autumn.


There are reciprocal arrangements with clubs in Scotland, London, and some fifty clubs worldwide.