The Scottish Midwives Association was inaugurated in 1917 and amalgamated with the Royal College of Midwives in 1946. The RCM Board for Scotland moved into its present premises at 37 Frederick Street, Edinburgh in 1955. The Board premises consist of four working offices and a board room all on the second floor of a listed Georgian building in the centre of the city, with the main railway and bus stations within 10 minutes' walk. Nearby are Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive buildings.
The UK Board for Scotland offers support and information to the Scottish membership of approximately 3750 members. It provides the Council or General Secretary, as appropriate, with a country-specific perspective on matters relating to policy, legislation, the Scottish Parliament, statutory and professional bodies and trade unions. It also acts to receive, interpret and disseminate information, develop relations with relevant bodies and agencies within Scotland and extend the influence of the College throughout Scotland.
The RCM in Scotland fulfils a strategic role in the education and professional development of midwives. The education support offered has reflected what is happening in the maternity services and the requirements associated with that. Conferences, study days and seminars are arranged to meet the needs of members in both urban and remote and rural areas.
It continues its involvement in local and national research and education and also works with universities and colleges of further education. In addition it contributes to national and international education, research, policy and practice development issues.
Contact details
Director of the UK Board for Scotland: Gillian Smith gillian.smith@rcm.org.uk
National Officer for Scotland: Jacqueline Mitchell jackie.mitchell@rcm.org.uk
National Officer for Scotland: Emma Currer emma.currer@rcm.org.uk
Administrative Assistant: Angela MacMorran angela.macmorran@rcm.org.uk
Administrator: Sharon Allison sharon.allison@rcm.org.uk
UK Board for Scotland
37 Frederick Street
Edinburgh EH2 1EP
Tel: 0131 225 1633
Fax: 0131 226 5353
If you would like information about the education programme arranged for midwives in Scotland please call the Education Section on: Tel 0131 225 1633
