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boys river raftingPringle runs an action-packed curriculum both in and outside the classroom. As Merchiston is predominantly a boarding school with a boarding ethos the boys benefit from a very broad curriculum with numerous opportunities to be involved in team and group activities, and take part in tours.

 

 

 

Regular trips and tours

II & III History trips to York and Bannockburn

Under 13 Cricket tour to Yorkshire

Under 13 Cricket Festival in Buckinghamshire

School Ski trip to France

II Form Farne Islands and Bamburgh Beach

Pringle Glenshee Ski Trip

Camping and outdoor pursuits to Ru'a Fiola, Meigle and Blakerston

Hill walking and Night Hikes

Loch Inch Water Sports weekend

Outdoor pursuits to Dalguise
Camping and BBQs in Pringle Secret Garden

 

junior cricketers on benchOther outings include:

Theatre, Cinema and Concert trips

Glasgow Science Centre

Blair Drummond Safari Park

Museum of Scotland

Mary King's Close

Dynamic Earth

Edinburgh Zoo

Edinburgh Castle

Paintballing and karting

Curling and Clay Pigeon Shooting

Ice Skating

Ratho Climbing Wall