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The Merchiston Chef Team won the overall Food Category Golden Whisk Award.
School Transport
School News
![Main School Building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567500426/merchistoncouk/cpggd6t8ixtrwkzdqx6i/a-level-results-2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567500426/merchistoncouk/cpggd6t8ixtrwkzdqx6i/a-level-results-2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1567500426/merchistoncouk/cpggd6t8ixtrwkzdqx6i/a-level-results-2019.jpg","width":800}])
The Merchiston community has once again enjoyed a set of outstanding A level results.
School Tweets
If the school run does not fit well with your family life, our morning bus service might help.
The cost of using our morning services varies according to distance and costs between £2.00 and £4.50 per journey. Places on all routes must be booked in advance and for the whole school term. Services and times are subject to change depending on demand, please keep an eye on this page for the most up to date information.
- Dolphinton / West Linton
- Edinburgh North and West End
- Fife and Inverkeithing (St George's and Merchiston until Gamekeepers Rd. / Merchiston shuttle from Gamekeepers)
- Edinburgh Southside (Merchiston Pupils Only)
- East Lothian (Merchiston Pupils Only)
- West Lothian (St George's and Layby Heriot Watt. / Merchiston shuttle from Gamekeepers
Dolphinton / West Linton
| Time | Pick-up point | Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
6.55am |
Dolphinton |
£4 |
|
7.05am |
West Linton |
£4 |
|
7.30am |
Hillend Bus Terminus |
£2 |
|
7.45am |
Westgarth Avenue, Colinton |
n/a |
If you would like more information on the bus service please contact the Deputy Head’s Secretary on 0131 312 2218 or dhsec@merchiston.co.uk.
Edinburgh North and West End
| Time | Pick-up point | Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
7.10am |
Fettes Avenue opposite Waitrose |
£3 |
|
7.20am |
Craigcrook Road opposite Hillpark Drive |
£2 |
|
7.30am |
Kingsburgh Road |
£2 |
|
7.40am |
Chester Street |
£2 |
| 7.50am | Polwarth Terrace at Ettrick Road | £2 |
If you would like more information on the bus service please contact the Deputy Head’s Secretary on 0131 312 2218 or dhsec@merchiston.co.uk.
Fife and Inverkeithing (St George's and Merchiston until Gamekeepers Rd. / Merchiston shuttle from Gamekeepers)
| Time | Pick-up point | Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
7.00am |
Limekilns Primary School |
£4 |
|
7.15am |
Inverkeithing (stop near train station) |
£4 |
|
7.25am |
South Queensferry (Tesco Bus Stop) |
£3 |
|
7.45am |
Barnton Shops |
£3 |
| 7.50am | Gamekeepers Rd (Crammond Rd North) | £3 |
If you would like more information on the bus service please contact the Deputy Head’s Secretary on 0131 312 2218 or dhsec@merchiston.co.uk.
Edinburgh Southside (Merchiston Pupils Only)
| Time | Pick-up point | Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
7.05am |
Dobbies Garden Centre Bus Stop |
£3 |
|
7.20am |
Northfield Parish Church |
£3 |
|
7.25am |
Marmion Crescent |
£3 |
|
7.30am |
Bus stop before junction with Gilmerton Rd |
£3 |
| 7.40am | Blackford Avenue (South Oswald Rd Bus Stop No. 24 & 41) | £2 |
| 7.45am | Cluny Gardens near Cluny Church (Cluny Gardens Bus Stop No. 38) | £2 |
| 7.50am | Luca's/Holy Corner (layby just up from Lucas) | £2 |
If you would like more information on the bus service please contact the Deputy Head’s Secretary on 0131 312 2218 or dhsec@merchiston.co.uk.
East Lothian (Merchiston Pupils Only)
| Time | Pick-up point | Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
7.00am |
Dunbar |
£4.50 |
|
7.15am |
Haddington Police Station |
£4 |
|
7.30am |
Tranent Church Street (The George Johnston Centre) |
£4 |
If you would like more information on the bus service please contact the Deputy Head’s Secretary on 0131 312 2218 or dhsec@merchiston.co.uk.
West Lothian (St George's and Layby Heriot Watt. / Merchiston shuttle from Gamekeepers
| Time | Pick-up point | Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
7.05am |
Almondvale Bus Terminus (Stance G, Nandos) |
£4 |
|
7.15am |
Knightsbridge West Rd |
£4 |
|
7.25am |
Lizzie Brice's Roundabout (bus stop past the Shell garage on Calder Park Rd) |
£4 |
|
7.33am |
Mid Calder (opposite Fork & Field Pub) |
£4 |
| 7.35am | East Calder (Tesco Express) | £4 |
| 7.50am | Ratho Park (Dalmahoy Hotel) | £3 |
| 7.55am | Layby opposite Heriot Watt Park & Ride | £2 |
If you would like more information on the bus service please contact the Deputy Head’s Secretary on 0131 312 2218 or dhsec@merchiston.co.uk.
