Welcome to our Website

Our website has been developed to ensure that everyone can find out more about what we are offering in the way of activities that are taking place at our Branch Club for current members and any potential new members that may wish to join us.

Firstly, we would like to clarify that anyone can join, you do not need to be an ex-forces man or women to join our club. For membership options please go to the about page.

We are a friendly social club and most certainly not 'an old mans drinking club' which seems to be the stigma attached to the Royal British Legion Scotland. The members are from all age groups starting at 18 upwards.

Our licensed bars offer a good variety of low priced alcohol and non - alcoholic beverages served by friendly bar staff.  Members, their family and their guests can relax in comfortable seating and surroundings, in a safe environment with an entertainment programme for all ages. We hope you find this website both informative and interesting and hope to see you soon.

We at the Arbroath Branch Club, Royal British Legion Scotland have full disabled access including disabled toilet facilities. Please note, this site is constantly being updated.  

Location

ARBROATH is situated in the North Eastern part of Scotland in the County of Angus. This is approximately 17 miles north east of Dundee and approximately 56 miles south east of Aberdeen. The ARBROATH Branch is situated about 30 metres from the main railway station. Members and signed in guests of Arbroath and Angus are most welcome, especially those from around the world, UK and other branches or Area's.

History of the RBLS

At a meeting in October, 1920 in Edinburgh, attended by the representatives from a number of ex-service organisations, Field Marshal Lord Haig outlined the many advantages that would be gained by their coming together in one organisation. At a further meeting in March 1921 the representatives came with mandates from their organisations, agreeing to form a united body. It was then that the Legion was born, though the official date is 18th June 1921, when the first 'Unity Conference' was held in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, and when its title, The British Legion, was unanimously adopted. The name was amended in August 1921 to read The British Legion (Scotland). The brackets were removed from the word 'Scotland' in 1950, and today's title The Royal British Legion Scotland was granted by the Queen, the Legion's Patron, on its 50th Anniversary in 1971.The aim then was to provide dignity and self-respect through employment for those who had served in the First World War. Today The Royal British Legion Scotland and it's counterpart The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading charity for the Welfare, Interests and Memory of those men and women who have served in H.M. Armed Forces and their dependants. It provides financial, social and emotional support to millions and it's benevolence spans all age groups.

The Big Lottery Fund

We were honoured to receive help from the big lottery fund for our Drumhead service held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE/VJ Day. A BIG THANK YOU to The Big Lottery fund for helping out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local Community

We are constantly striving to work within our local Community for the Serving and Ex-Service men and woman of H.M. armed forces. We also help out the best we can with providing venues within the Angus & Arbroath Community for the following, Angus College, providing vital space for their College classes. Not forgetting Angus Council, providing space from time to time for some of their activities, Others include; Age Concern, providing space for the Arbroath Old Folk week, where we provide our main hall and give out some 200 meals and provide  entertainment afterwards. We also provide space for the Woman's Section R.N.L.I, Bridge Club, Machine Knitting Club, The Flower Club, Chest, Heart & Stroke Club, Over 50's Club, W.C.A, Country & Western Line Dancing Club and Scottish Rail. All are part of our Local Community which we gladly help out the best we can. We are also proud to be associated with the New Zealand Society Scotland. Our friends who hold their ANZAC service in Arbroath Western Cemetery on the nearest Sunday to ANZAC Day. If you or your organisation in Arbroath or Angus need space for an event please contact us, we may be able to help.

Armed Forces Day

The first Armed Forces Day is 27 June 2009, and is an opportunity for the nation to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, and from veterans to recruits.

We support all our troops, cadets and Veterans on this their special day. Well done to all and we hope you all have a great day wherever you may be.