Robert Douglas Memorial Institute

23/10/2026

Laido/Jodo training Sunday 25th October

The Met Office have announced a Yellow Weather Warning for today and an Amber Weather Warning for the weekend advising against any unnecessary travelling.
Our training session on Sunday has therefore been cancelled on the grounds of safety.
Please contact [email protected] for alternative arrangements or check our FB page at https://www.facebook.com/share/1F93XTub4T/?mibextid=wwXIfr for further updates.

Iaido & Jodo in Perth, Scotland

23/10/2026

Important announcement

Ryukyu Kobudo Kongo-ryu Autumn Seminar, Robert Douglas Memorial Institute, Memorial Hall, 102 Abbey Rd, Scone, Perth, PH2 6RU 24th October 12:30-16:30

The Met Office have announced a Yellow Weather Warning for today and an Amber Weather Warning for the weekend advising against any unnecessary travelling. We’ve therefore taken the decision to cancel our Autumn Kobudo seminar tomorrow in Perth.

I’ve requested a rescheduled date and will notify everyone across our social media group when the new date has been confirmed.

21/10/2026

The halls are Pickleball ready! Public meeting tomorrow at 7pm to shape the future of Recreational Pickleball at the halls. All welcome, where possible email us to let us know if you can attend [email protected]

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

It's all go at the halls! Something for everyone, have a look and see what's going on

18/10/2026

Not long now until our Bingo. Scone 200 club tickets and tickets for our Pop Up Shop and Fashion show will be available to purchase on the night too.

Get yourself in the mood for Hallowe'en with our Fundraising Bingo. Fancy dress optional and all children must be accompanied by an adult and old enough to join in the Bingo

18/10/2026

Please note change of day and time for taster sessions, now 29th October. Planning meeting still going ahead on 22nd October.

17/10/2026

Autumn Seminar next Saturday at the halls. Booking essential, see poster for details.

16/10/2026

Pickleball at RDM Institute - we are nearly ready! Thanks to funding from Perth and Kinross Council Fairer Communities for All Fund the floor has been lined and some equipment purchased.
We are having a meeting in the Memorial Hall on Thursday 22nd October at 7pm to decide how Recreational Pickleball can be made available to all interested parties and how access can be gained to the hall and the equipment. Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in coming to the meeting on 22nd October
We have been in contact with Steve Preston who is an ambassador for Pickleball Scotland and he is coming to deliver free drop in taster sessions on Thursday 29th October between 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Exciting times ahead.

05/10/2026

Not long now until our annual Christmas Craft Fair, start your Christmas shopping and know you are supporting local crafters and traders. 32 stall to view in all 3 halls.