Blogs
Latest blogs
In this section of our website you will find insightful articles on our School. We have included updates from Housemothers/Housemasters, exciting developments in our boarding houses and interviews with some of our Team members around key topics of School life.
![A Day in the Life of a Merchiston House Parent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701102819/merchistoncouk/iuxaa7ctj3syd3ua9w4r/AR300821_0495.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701102819/merchistoncouk/iuxaa7ctj3syd3ua9w4r/AR300821_0495.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701102819/merchistoncouk/iuxaa7ctj3syd3ua9w4r/AR300821_0495.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701102819/merchistoncouk/iuxaa7ctj3syd3ua9w4r/AR300821_0495.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701102819/merchistoncouk/iuxaa7ctj3syd3ua9w4r/AR300821_0495.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1701102819/merchistoncouk/iuxaa7ctj3syd3ua9w4r/AR300821_0495.jpg","width":2200}])
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Merchiston
- Boarding
- School Life
![Fore! In Conversation with Director of Golf, Fraser Hutchison]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699437439/merchistoncouk/kz4pp9cwqienxz34sugz/_PWP3527.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699437439/merchistoncouk/kz4pp9cwqienxz34sugz/_PWP3527.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699437439/merchistoncouk/kz4pp9cwqienxz34sugz/_PWP3527.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699437439/merchistoncouk/kz4pp9cwqienxz34sugz/_PWP3527.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699437439/merchistoncouk/kz4pp9cwqienxz34sugz/_PWP3527.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699437439/merchistoncouk/kz4pp9cwqienxz34sugz/_PWP3527.jpg","width":2200}])
- Juniors
- Middle Years
- Sixth Form
- Sport
Merchiston
Q&A with Merchiston's new director of golf, Fraser Hutchison.
- Golf
- Golf Academy
- Sport
![Reflections and Farewells: A Conversation with Leaver Tom C]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697548896/merchistoncouk/ils4bmkagc2bjylht2h6/PWP_4134.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697548896/merchistoncouk/ils4bmkagc2bjylht2h6/PWP_4134.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697548896/merchistoncouk/ils4bmkagc2bjylht2h6/PWP_4134.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1697548896/merchistoncouk/ils4bmkagc2bjylht2h6/PWP_4134.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1697548896/merchistoncouk/ils4bmkagc2bjylht2h6/PWP_4134.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1697548896/merchistoncouk/ils4bmkagc2bjylht2h6/PWP_4134.jpg","width":2200}])
- Academic
- Sport
Merchiston
In conversation with Merchiston leaver Tom C and his mum
- Merchistonians
- Rugby
- Sport
![Inspiring learners to study a foreign language from a young age]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696838652/merchistoncouk/yzucessbq1w53ibv0e5d/_PWP1318.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696838652/merchistoncouk/yzucessbq1w53ibv0e5d/_PWP1318.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696838652/merchistoncouk/yzucessbq1w53ibv0e5d/_PWP1318.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696838652/merchistoncouk/yzucessbq1w53ibv0e5d/_PWP1318.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696838652/merchistoncouk/yzucessbq1w53ibv0e5d/_PWP1318.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696838652/merchistoncouk/yzucessbq1w53ibv0e5d/_PWP1318.jpg","width":2200}])
- Academic
- Juniors
- Middle Years
- Sixth Form
Merchiston
How Merchiston makes foreign languages an attractive option for boys to learn.
- Careers
- Languages
![Meet our new Captain of School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695205972/merchistoncouk/cfk1kjq9fxk7cldfsjmk/_PWP596023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695205972/merchistoncouk/cfk1kjq9fxk7cldfsjmk/_PWP596023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695205972/merchistoncouk/cfk1kjq9fxk7cldfsjmk/_PWP596023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695205972/merchistoncouk/cfk1kjq9fxk7cldfsjmk/_PWP596023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695205972/merchistoncouk/cfk1kjq9fxk7cldfsjmk/_PWP596023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695205972/merchistoncouk/cfk1kjq9fxk7cldfsjmk/_PWP596023.jpg","width":2200}])
- Academic
- Juniors
- Middle Years
- Sixth Form
- Sport
Merchiston
A conversation with Merchiston’s 2023/2024 Captain of School.
- Academic
![Addressing loneliness in young men]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695024687/merchistoncouk/kydshjsbhhlvnd1mvysr/PWP_5444.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695024687/merchistoncouk/kydshjsbhhlvnd1mvysr/PWP_5444.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695024687/merchistoncouk/kydshjsbhhlvnd1mvysr/PWP_5444.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695024687/merchistoncouk/kydshjsbhhlvnd1mvysr/PWP_5444.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695024687/merchistoncouk/kydshjsbhhlvnd1mvysr/PWP_5444.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695024687/merchistoncouk/kydshjsbhhlvnd1mvysr/PWP_5444.jpg","width":2200}])
- School Life
- Wellbeing
Merchiston
Merchiston outlines the support offered to tackle loneliness among its pupils
- Wellbeing
![Headshot of Jonathan Anderson, Headmaster at his desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1616681856/merchistoncouk/pkamcqftnp1ah7z0baev/HeadshotofJonathanAndersonHeadmasterathisdesk.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1616681856/merchistoncouk/pkamcqftnp1ah7z0baev/HeadshotofJonathanAndersonHeadmasterathisdesk.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1616681856/merchistoncouk/pkamcqftnp1ah7z0baev/HeadshotofJonathanAndersonHeadmasterathisdesk.png","width":800}])
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- Juniors
- Middle Years
- Sixth Form
Merchiston
Mr Anderson's welcome speech at the first Whole School Assembly of the year, held in Memorial Hall on Monday 4th September 2023.
- Academic
- Juniors
- Middle Years
- Sixth Form
![Exploring Generative AI in Education: Q&A with David Thomson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1693408704/merchistoncouk/rd2gxjy0tdgxaijhpit0/DaveThomson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1693408704/merchistoncouk/rd2gxjy0tdgxaijhpit0/DaveThomson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1693408704/merchistoncouk/rd2gxjy0tdgxaijhpit0/DaveThomson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1693408704/merchistoncouk/rd2gxjy0tdgxaijhpit0/DaveThomson.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1693408704/merchistoncouk/rd2gxjy0tdgxaijhpit0/DaveThomson.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1693408704/merchistoncouk/rd2gxjy0tdgxaijhpit0/DaveThomson.jpg","width":2200}])
- Academic
- Sixth Form
Merchiston
As AI has become more prominent, Dave Thompson, Head of Computing at Merchiston Castle School, explains how GenAI is being used in education.
![How to prepare your son for his first year of boarding school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692631489/merchistoncouk/jbn0bbb8kaljqv8lexzn/Preparesonforboardingschool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692631489/merchistoncouk/jbn0bbb8kaljqv8lexzn/Preparesonforboardingschool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1692631489/merchistoncouk/jbn0bbb8kaljqv8lexzn/Preparesonforboardingschool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1692631489/merchistoncouk/jbn0bbb8kaljqv8lexzn/Preparesonforboardingschool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1692631489/merchistoncouk/jbn0bbb8kaljqv8lexzn/Preparesonforboardingschool.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692631489/merchistoncouk/jbn0bbb8kaljqv8lexzn/Preparesonforboardingschool.jpg","width":1857}])
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- Middle Years
- Sixth Form
Merchiston
Essential tips to ensure your son's first year at boarding school is a success
- Boarding
