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Cargilfield School and Nursery Open Days • Open Morning: Friday, January 16th, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Experience a regular school morning with tours, meetings, and a look at lessons and activities. • Nursery Play & Explore Mornings: Friday, January 30th & Friday, March 6th, 2026, 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Relaxed sessions for prospective nursery parents to meet the team and explore the spaces. Both events require booking through a provided form.

Cargilfield School, in Edinburgh, has been named the 'Best Prep School in the UK' at the prestigious Tatler Schools' Awards 2026.

Discover Cargilfield, Scotland's First Prep School! Celebrating 150 years of excellence, we offer a dynamic, enriching environment where every child thrives. From outstanding academics to vibrant activities, experience the adventure at Cargilfield!

Cargilfield Nursery Pupils Discover Cargilfield - visit our open morning on Friday 3rd October As Scotland’s first prep school,...

Cargilfield Preparatory School is inviting children aged 5 to 12 to join their August summer camps. The camps, running from August 4th-8th and 18th-22nd, offer a variety of activities. A Code Cadets camp, in collaboration with Code Cadets, introduces children to computer programming with a balance of screen time and outdoor activities. Pre-season hockey and rugby camps, led by experienced coaches, focus on skill development and teamwork. An August Activity Camp and a separ

Gaining insight into a school beyond visits and parent testimonials is now easier than ever. Many schools utilise podcasts and social...

Discover Edinburgh's only independent prep school for boys & girls (ages 3-13)! Join our Open Morning, Friday, May 2nd, 9am-12pm, & see our 13-acre campus, extensive extracurriculars, and flexible boarding options. Morning buses available. All welcome!

Cargilfield Nursery: A unique learning adventure where academic progress, outdoor exploration, and play-based learning combine. Children t

Mr Colin MacIntosh Cargilfield School is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Colin MacIntosh as its new Headmaster, effective...

Cargilfield School offers exciting Holiday Activity Weeks for children aged 5-12! Choose from sports, arts & crafts, and outdoor adventures

Discover the advantages of extending your child's prep school education to age 13. Cargilfield School explains how d

Cargilfield Nursery: A unique play-based learning experience blending academics, outdoor adventure, and enriching clubs. Children thrive in

As the digital world continues to evolve, understanding its impact on our children has never been more important. That's why we’re excited t

Cargilfield School, invite you to a taster morning full of fun, both indoors and outdoors. 28 Feb

By Tiffany Murdoch Head of Nursery at Cargilfield School Choosing the right early years setting for your child can be daunting and often...

We asked Rob Taylor, Headmaster at Cargilfied Prep 'how do you equip a child for life in the 21st century?' Rob Taylor, 54 Do you have...