This will be an evening to honour the life of former Rowing Master and Physics teacher Bob Neill, to recognise his impact on rowing at Heriot’s, in Scotland and on the wider rowing landscape.

All the money raised through ticket sales and donations will go towards a new quad boat named in honour of Bob and to create a rowing pathway for the school, securing its continuing status as one of Scotland’s centres of rowing excellence.

Bob Neill was Head of Physics and Master of Rowing at George Heriot's for many years. His face was a regular presence at rowing events in Scotland, even after he retired. His legacy continues today with Heriot's Rowers  achieving success at national and international level, along with 4 pupils gaining full rowing scholarships in America over the last 3 years. All this under the leadership of the schools one dedicated rowing coach.

The Tribute Evening will feature a fabulous champagne reception followed by a three-course dinner. There will be an auction, an exhibition of rowing at George Heriot’s School plus plentiful rowing and some physics talk!

Some former pupils and wider Scottish Rowing community have already signed up! To name a few:-

Ben Helm

Former pupil, World and Olympic rower, FISA umpire

Polly Swann

Former pupil, World and European Champion and Olympic Silver Medallist

Lee Boucher

Head of Performance, Scottish Rowing

 Hamish Burrell

Former Pupil, GB Olympic Coach, Coach at George Watson’s College

Neil Short

Former Heriot’s Physics Colleague

John Buchanan

Former Heriot’s Colleague

Elspeth Connor

Former Pupil, First Female Captain of Boats.

We really hope you will come and encourage your friends and former crew members to join us for a relaxed evening of fond memories and stories of Bob Neill.  

Dress code: Smart casual. Rowing blazers a bonus!

If you have any questions about this event, or specific seating requests, please don’t hesitate to contact the development team by phone on 0131 221 6716 or via e-mail on dev@george-heriots.com. 

Miranda, Darren, Eilidh and Ailsa

Development Team

George Heriot's School