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Emma Rattigan, Principal at Edinburgh Montessori Art School, shows how Montessori principles blend with a vibrant arts program to nurture curious, independent learners.

Editor’s picks: seven family-friendly Easter activities for kids around Edinburgh—from the Royal Botanic Garden Easter Trail to egg hunts, crafts, and a film screening—with dates, locations, and age guidance.

Practical, clock-based sleep tips from The Sleep Lady for parents of 9‑month‑olds who wake early. Learn to set nap times, regulate routines, and ease early wakeups.

by Charlie Minogue, Headmaster - Fettes Preparatory School  Charlie Minogue, Headmaster - Fettes Preparatory School In a world of fast content and constant distraction, the quiet act of reading may seem old-fashioned. It is anything but.  As Headmaster of Fettes Prep, I believe reading is the  single  most powerful foundation we can give a child. It is not simply about decoding words on a page. It is about developing attention, empathy and resilience.    When a child immerses

Memories by Maria, Family Photography offers Nursery & School Guide Readers a Free 8x12 Print. Maria is the photographer behind 'Memories by Maria', a family photography with her studio at Riverside House, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. She specialises in capturing beautiful moments for families and their little ones. The studio offers sessions, including maternity, newborn, baby, birthday, family, and couples photoshoots, as well as outdoor sessions. Maria is also happy to accommod

The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival is back with an exciting line-up of performances for children aged 0 to 15 years and their families, from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, marking its 35th anniversary this year, showcases exceptional Scottish and international theatre and dance for young audiences, with a focus on performances that are deeply engaging, innovative and inspiring. They have created a quick run

Discover Edinburgh's Easter and Summer holiday camps—from multi-sport programs to tennis, golf, rugby, netball and outdoor adventures—with options at independent schools for 2026 in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Join CeilidhKids for fun family dance sessions! Learn rhythm, movement, and social skills to music, all within a comfortable, supportive env

With You Every Step of the Way: Stepping Stones Swimming provides a safe, encouraging environment where children develop skills to become confident, lifelong swimmers.

Running Should Be a ‘Lifelong Companion’ in Education, Nurturing Teamwork and Resilience   Belhaven Hill School in East Lothian has recently welcomed runners back for the 40 th  annual Belhaven Cross-Country Championships.  Sponsored by East Lothian investment managers McInroy & Wood, this is the biggest cross-country competition in the annual junior and prep schools’ calendar.     The event is organised and hosted by Belhaven Hill School, the boarding and day school for 4 to

Image: Casa Montessori Nursery When your first child starts at nursery, whether they are 6 months or 3 years old, it is an important milestone for your family. With over fifteen years’ experience working in nurseries, as well as sending my own daughter to nursery, I’ve gathered tips to support you and your child to have a positive start.  Be prepared yourself – Know what’s required of you, both in terms of drop-off/pick-up procedures and equipment required. Your child will a

George Watson's College Junior School is hosting a Playdate for families considering Preschool to P3 on: Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The morning offers discovery activities for children, with opportunities for parents to meet teachers and the leadership team, and to tour the Preschool and Lower Primary to learn what makes the school truly special. Personal tours are also available to see the school, hear from pupils, and meet our leadership team if you

St Mary’s Music School offers a relaxed Pre-Audition Afternoon for P3–P5 pupils to explore chorister life, blending outstanding musical training, strong academics, and a centuries-old choral tradition.

🌲 Forest Friday Open Day – Friday 17th April Clifton Hall School invites families with children in Nursery to Primary 2 to its Forest Friday Open Day. Set within the school's private woodland, the immersive open morning and afternoon will offer children the chance to explore, play and create in nature. Families will participate in a range of age-appropriate woodland-themed arts, crafts and games, designed to encourage curiosity, confidence and a love of outdoor learning. Act

Edinburgh Easter holiday clubs for under-5s are limited but high quality. Options include Steiner School Easter Camp, Cargilfield, and Willow Den (ages 3–6, with some 5–12 camps). Flexible days and times.

Leading independent Scottish school,  Loretto , is holding a Senior School Open Day with a twist on Saturday 7 th  March.    The Edinburgh-based boarding and day school is offering families the opportunity to individualise their school visit, with custom tours tailored to the prospective pupil’s personal interests and ambitions. Attendees can share their areas of interest and pre-select their chosen subjects to design an open morning entirely catered to their needs, with teac

Author: Swim Easy We all know the drill when it's time for swimming lessons: the damp towels, the goggles that never quite fit, and the hopeful wait by the poolside. But have you ever stopped to wonder what actually makes a "good" lesson? I recently caught up with the team at SwimEasy , and what I discovered was a refreshing shift in how we should be looking at our children’s time in the water. It turns out that teaching a child to swim isn't just about the physical stroke; i

Hands-on Easter week for kids at The Clubhouse, Craigies Farm, South Queensferry: farm life, animal care, planting, and farming tech. Drop-off 8:30am–3pm. exploretheclubhouse.co.uk

Edinburgh Montessori Arts School extends Nursery and Primary 1 with Term Time Plus—a Montessori-aligned eight-week extension offering continuity, warmth, and gentle French immersion.

A community survey is exploring whether there's demand for Italian-language early years provision in the city Edinburgh has Gaelic-medium nurseries, French playgroups, and German Saturday schools. What it doesn't have is a bilingual English/Italian nursery — anywhere children can be immersed in both languages as part of their everyday routine, not just for an hour a week. We're exploring whether there's enough demand to make one viable, and we'd value five minutes of your ti