Merchiston News

In this post from our #WhyMerchiston series, Bev and Colin H. share their story as parents of Douglas, a proud Merchistonian, and Robert, a current pupil almost at the end of his journey. Get in touch with our team: 📩 admissions@merchiston.co.uk #MerchistonCastleSchool

We caught up with Stephen and Jane, parents of George R, to hear more about their reasons for choosing Merchiston – and the impact it’s already had. To find out more, get in touch: admissions@merchiston.co.uk #WhyMerchiston #MerchistonCastleSchool

Exam season is well and truly underway, with our V Form and VI Form boys undertaking GCSE and A-Level exams. Wishing all of our students currently studying for exams all the very best of luck! We have every confidence in you. Do you have any exam advice? Let us know 👇🏼

Here at Merchiston, learning doesn't stop at the formal curriculum. Our extensive co-curricular programme enables boys to discover new passions and learn invaluable skills that will serve them for life. Discover our array of co-curricular options here 👉🏼ow.ly/xfOK50VG7gK

Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. This year's theme of 'community' resonates with us at Merchiston. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing, and something that we strive to foster here. ow.ly/zuT250VG727

Merchiston offers so much more than academic education, it is a place where boys can grow into their best selves and create life-long friendships that they can treasure forever. Learn more about our approach here: ow.ly/iOHm50VlsxY

We're kicking May off with the @UKMathsTrust Juniors Competition! 🧮 Open to students in III Form and below, this 60-minute mathematical challenge includes 25 multiple-choice questions that test reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency. ow.ly/FjAl50VG6uN

A new way to belong at Merchiston Castle School We’re pleased to introduce a new "Day" pupil option, designed to give families greater flexibility and transparency. 📍 Explore our new Day option here: 🔗 merchiston.co.uk/admissions/our… #MerchistonCastleSchool #DayPupil

Wishing you all a very happy Easter! 🐣 We hope you are spending it with your loved ones, making memories and hunting out the odd 🍫 egg - or two!

At Merchiston, hockey isn’t just a sport — it’s a pathway for development, performance, and discovery. 🏑 This Active April, we’re celebrating an environment where boys are encouraged to challenge themselves, try something new, and fall in love with sport. #ActiveApril

Spring has Sprung at Merchiston, and our beautiful 100 acre woodland campus is in full bloom! 🌸🌻 Our unique location is just one of the elements that make Merchiston such a special school. Explore Merchiston's grounds here 👉🏼 ow.ly/9Esu50VlsqN

With remarkable talent coming out of our Tennis Academy 🎾 we thought it high time to speak to the coach himself, Simon Pender, about what makes our leading tennis programme so valuable for young athletes. Read what he had to say via the link 🔗 ow.ly/pJqz50Vltf0

A group of Merchistonians ready for the greens at @RCPgolfclub for the 2025 @Halford_Hewitt1 🏌⛳ ️ #ReadyAyeReady

At Merchiston, we take pride in our dedication to fostering excellence, teamwork, and development, both on and off the pitch. 🏏 Discover more about Cricket at Merchiston: merchiston.co.uk/sport/our-spor… #MerchistonCastleSchool #ActiveApril

Whilst the campus remains quiet during the break, we have loved receiving updates and highlights from our Iceland Expedition 🇮🇸 Great memories to last a lifetime!

With expert coaching, a personalised training plan, clear player pathways, and two sets of tournaments our Golf Academy supports aspiring golfers to refine their performance and advance their golfing career. ⛳️ Take a look here: ow.ly/mijN50VlsfB

At Merchiston Tennis Academy, our approach is rooted in structure, support & personal development. 🎾 This #ActiveApril, we're celebrating our professional training environment that fits around academic priorities & builds players from the ground up. #MerchistonCastleSchool

Gorgeous Iceland 🇮🇸 37 of our IV Form and Shell students touched down in the land of 🔥fire and 🧊ice this week for our annual Iceland expedition. They visited the Hellisheiði Power Plant, explored the Kerið volcanic crater, and even took a dip 🏊‍♀️ at the iconic Secret Lagoon.

The Junior School gave the performance of their lives on Tuesday, with the showcase of scenes from 'Pirates of the Curry Bean' and 'A Monster Calls'. 🎭 A huge well done to all the students involved 👏🏽 ow.ly/WvoI50VoJOH

And that's a wrap on the Lent Term! 🎬 Now, the boys very much deserve a relaxing break to reset and recharge for the final term of the academic year! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday! We hope it is full of laughter, joy, and the odd sweet treat 🍫