An Independent HMC Boarding and Day School for boys aged 8-18.
Ranked 70 in the Daily Telegraph A level League Table of Top 200 UK Schools 2011.
Merchiston boys have performed well in GCSEs. In 2011 89% passed at A*/A/B.
"At Merchiston we only do what's best for the boys." Andrew Hunter, Headmaster.
Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year 2009.
Based in Edinburgh, one of the UK's top cultural cities.
Art flourishes and is displayed throughout the School.
A proud record of rugby achievement — includes winning the Scottish Schools Cup a record five times.
Over 40 boys have been accepted to Oxford and Cambridge over the last 10 years.
A growing body of academic research demonstrates the advantages of single-sex education.
Boys who start in Merchiston Juniors adapt easily when they move up to the Senior School.
The Biology Department houses some exotic pets.
Junior drama productions are held regularly in conjunction with St George's School for girls.
Life at Merchiston is full of new experiences.
The School is situated in 100 acres of parkland in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city.
Many pupils have won awards in national Design & Technology competitions.
There are over 20 sports on offer at the School.

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