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Follow the rainbow to Cargilfield School this autumn — Scotland's oldest prep school & Best Prep School in the UK 2026. Join our Family Fun Day (19 Sept) or Open Morning (2 Oct). Nursery to age 13, Edinburgh & Lothians. Book your visit today.

Choosing the right school is more than a visit. Experience life at George Watson's College through Open Mornings, Taster events & personal tours. Find where your child belongs.

St George's School, Edinburgh appoints Roedean Head Niamh Green as its next Head. She brings 20+ years' experience in girls' education, succeeding Carol Chandler-Thompson.

By St. Mary's School St Mary’s Music School Improvisation Lab The Improvisation Lab is a weekend that offers a unique opportunity for young musicians to explore the art of improvisation in a supportive and creative environment. The 2026 Improvisation Lab will take place on 12 and 13 September The improvisation Lab is led by Hilary Michael, with assistance from Anna Michels .The weekend will allow aspiring improvisers to develop their skills and confidence regardless of their

More than 2,200 students walk through the doors on Monday 24 August 2026 as Erskine Stewart Melville embarks on a landmark new chapter in its history, marking the start of a new academic year and a transformative period for one of Scotland's leading independent schools.

By Heriots School George Heriot's School students Rufus and Andrew at the pre-season hockey training at Goldenacre George Heriot’s School has welcomed planning approval from the City of Edinburgh Council’s Development Management Sub-Committee for a new full-size all-weather pitch at Goldenacre. The new facility will provide increased year-round opportunities for children and young people to take part in sport and create additional capacity for local clubs and community u

Discover what makes all-girls education so empowering at St George's Open Day (3rd Oct) and School in Action morning (6th Oct). See where confidence meets high ambition.

ESS opens a sixth kindergarten, Seedlings, in the new academic year for the youngest pupils aged 2 years old. Edinburgh Steiner School re-establishes its Kindergarten for 2-year-olds form 25th August, named Seedlings, as its early years provision grows. The vertical age range has always been an important part of Waldorf pedagogy in the Early Years. When it was decided last year that a dedicated Treetops Kindergarten would best serve the oldest ones in the Blackbird, Greenfin

George Heriot’s School celebrates record-breaking exam results in 2026, with highest-ever A grades at Higher and Advanced Higher, a 97.4% pass rate at National 5, and outstanding achievements across all levels.

Discover Dollar Academy at its annual Open Day, Sat 5 September 2026, 10am–1pm. Tour the multi-award-winning campus at the foot of the Ochil Hills and meet staff, pupils and teachers.

Looking to keep your child active and engaged this August? Loretto School's holiday club and activity camps will do just that. Holiday Club Loretto Holiday Club is the perfect place for children aged four to nine this summer, with fun-filled days packed with creativity, adventure, and activity. From arts and crafts and baking to big games, local outings, and plenty of supervised free play, there is something for everyone. Children can follow their interests and help shape the

Discover The Edinburgh Academy: A co-educational school where Character Education, small class sizes, and expert staff help pupils thrive from Nursery to Senior Years. Open Day Saturday, 12 September 2026 Register now.

George Heriot's Trust appoints Carma Elliot CMG OBE as new Chair of Governors from July 2026, alongside four new board members. Read more.

Loretto Golf Academy appoints Joanne Free, former Scotland international and US collegiate golfer, strengthening its coaching team and expanding opportunities for young players.

The Edinburgh Academy is a co-educational day school in Edinburgh, catering to pupils aged 2 to 18. We asked the school to provide an overview of the kind of experience and ethos that pupils can expect. What personal qualities does The Edinburgh Academy aim to develop in its pupils? At The Edinburgh Academy, education goes beyond excellent exam results. We combine academic excellence with Character Education—nurturing kind, confident and resilient young people. How does the A

Edinburgh is set to become one of Scotland’s first authorities to ban mobile phones in schools, introducing bell-to-bell restrictions with lockable pouches for secondary pupils and cabinets for primary pupils, backed by a £400k budget and feedback from almost 14,000 respondents.

Starting August 2026, ESMS will unite ESMS Junior School, The Mary Erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College into one co-educational 3–18 campus, strengthening arts, wellbeing and outdoor learning, with extensive clubs and activities.

Dollar Academy, just 30–40 minutes from Edinburgh, is a leading day and boarding school for ages 5–18. Voted European School of the Year 2025–26, it offers 120+ co-curriculars, strong university destinations, and family-style boarding on a 70-acre campus.

Emma Rattigan explains why Edinburgh Montessori Arts School is an arts school: a learning space where creativity drives inquiry, exploration, and growth—without judgment.

Mark Becher, Headmaster of The Compass School in Haddington, has just completed a formidable coast-to-coast walking challenge across Scotland and, in so doing, has so far raised over £6300 for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity. Mark began his journey in the town of Ayr (where he was born and grew up) last Sunday (24 May) and in the days that followed, travelled across the country to the school where he has spent almost half his life, The Compass in Haddington, arrivi