Meetings
Clubbists by David Wilkie
Generally, Knights of the Cape Society meet twice a month on the first and last Wednesday of each month.
The first Wednesday of the month is the more formal meeting of the two and takes place in Cape Hall.
On the last Wednesday of each month we hold an informal gathering referred to as a Manor.
The title of 'Manor' is thought to originate early within the reconstituted society (1965) and refer to the practice of any new Knight giving other Knights and guests a tour of the part of Edinburgh he was most 'at home with'. Perhaps where he had been brought up or now lived. These same locations are often used in defining Knights' pseudonyms, e.g. Sir Restalrig.
Today, Manors are convivial evenings and can be events which focus on Edinburgh and its past. There are a few traditional, annual manors which include Pitch 'n' Putt, a cultural crawl (during the Edinburgh Festival), a Turtle Feast and a games night. Here's a flavour of these and other past Manors.
Manors are open to all Knights and guests. Please contact us if you'd like to attend. Manors are the ideal vehicle for coming to know The Cape without any of the small obligations of membership.
Wed 26 Aug 2026
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The next Manor will be decided upon at the next formal meeting.
Details will be published thereafter. Guests welcome.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Turtle Feast
Spurtles at the ready: you know the script. If you don't, drop the Cape Society an email and it'll reveal all. Each ticket for a three course meal and entry in to a world of entertainment, axiomatic in nature, is parsimoniously priced at £45. Expect the bon vivants to spout savoir faire and offer up a generally ludic evening with a small dose of Rabelaisian; and pack-up your spurtle in your conviviality bag. Here's a reminder of last year's bash.
Meet at the Village Hotel, Ferry Road, Edinburgh at 19.00.

The Cape Society looks forward to seeing you there.

Guests welcome.