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Meet our Community

group of boys at Merchiston Castle School sat in the main dining hall

Meet our Community and find out more about what makes Merchiston a great choice for you son. 

Chosing a school for your son is a very big and indeed important decision. At Merchiston we believe that we are uniquly placed to provide your son with a warm, caring and fulfilling community, to help him become the best version of himself he can possibly be. Our incredible Staff plays a fundamental role in ensuring your son is supported and thrives throughout his Merchiston journey - both on an Academic and Pastoral level. Watch through our library of videos below to find out more about life at Merchiston.

Jonathan Anderson - Headmaster

"They're incredibly polite, they have a quiet confidence about them. They are kind & considerate, and they really believe in the Community."

DALE CARTWRIGHT - DEPUTY HEAD (ACADEMIC)

"As a small, vibrant, challenging, supporting Community we have really put the foundations in place to ensure each pupil is happy and thrives academically."

NICK LIEBERMAN - LAIDLAW SOUTH

"Be yourself. Be proud of who you are. Express yourself and be true to yourself."

MIKE RAIKES - LAIDLAW NORTH

"I learn many lessons on a daily basis from each individual. They inspire me and motivate me every single day."

Ruth MacLennan - Pringle

"It is so important to make boarding their home away from home. It is their home when they are not with you and it's all the little touches."

DANNY ROWALANDS - DEPUTY HEAD (WELLBEING)

"There is no typical Merchistonian. We unearths the talents of individuals, we look after our pupils as individuals. 

WILL OGILVIE JONES - PUPIL SUPPORT

"Try and catch them getting it right."

HANNAH WILLIAMS - HEAD OF SCIENCE

"My favourite phrase to the boys is 'this too shall pass'. When there is an opportunity there, grab it. If things aren't going your way, don't dwell on it."

Nick Blair - Chaplain

" I think my job is not so much to tell people what to think, as to make them think."

KYLE WARREN - DIRECTOR PIPES & DRUMS

"When boys get their bagpipes for the first time - the joy in their face, they are trying to wrestle it, figure it out. For me it's hugely exciting and fun - I never get bored of that moment."

simon pender- director of tennis

"We often teach and we get our pupils to take a test second - with sport they are tested everyday and they often learn upon reflection, so sport plays a huge role."