Mr Buchanan achieved his undergraduate degree in Geography from the University of St Andrews before embarking upon his teacher training at Edinburgh University. He spent 4 years teaching in the Highlands before joining Merchiston in 2016. Since 2020, he has also been the Head of PSHE & Life Skills. Outside the classroom, Mr Buchanan leads the Students' Forum, and is a member of the School's CCF Contingent. He is currently House Parent in Rogerson, looking after Middle Years Day Pupils. 

Mr Glover teaches History throughout the school and also Classical Civilisation in Shell, and Entrepreneurship in the VI Form. He is the Assistant Housemaster in Laidlaw South and the head coach for the D1 Rugby team. He specialises in 20th Century United States foreign policy and the Military Revolutionary period in Europe during the 16th and 17th Centuries.

Claire Haston joined us in 2020, initially as Housemother of Pringle. She then made the move to teach our J4 and J5 pupils over Zoom, during the pandemic. With 17 years of teaching experience, she brings a wealth of ideas and knowledge. A favourite with the boys, her lessons are dynamic, innovative and relevant. Claire enjoys travelling to new parts of the world, being outdoors and cheering on her children at sports fixtures during her downtime. Her favourite subject is History and she did this for her undergraduate degree, prior to her PGCE. Claire is the J4 and J5 teacher for 2023/2024 and is most excited about teaching Environmental Sustainability.

Mr Lieberman teaches Biology and General Science from Second Form to the Upper Sixth and is the Housemaster of Laidlaw South boarding house. He is the coach of Merchiston's 1st XI football team.

Mr Noble teaches PE and swimming throughout the school as well as being the Chalmers West House Parent.

Mr Ogilvie-Jones is the Assistant Head Pupil Support. As well as teaching Design & Technology, he also teaches Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE). He coaches the Schools B3 rugby team as well as athletics.

Mr Raikes is an experienced teacher of Physical Education primarily within our Junior School. His main focus is on the teaching of the core aspects of PE as well driving the Fundamental Skills component of the PE curriculum. As Director of Junior Sport, Mr Raikes oversees the running of our Junior Sport and Activity programmes, whilst being a lead coach in both rugby and cricket throughout the school. His main aims are to get boys playing a number of different sports, whilst ensuring that participation and enjoyment are at the forefront of our sporting programmes.

Mrs Torrance joined Merchiston four years ago as a Teacher of First Form and is now Head of  Department (Juniors). Mrs Torrance believes that primary-aged education should include a sense of awe and wonder. She is continually thinking of new and exciting ways to capture the boys’ imaginations - academically, pastorally, and outside the classroom - to develop each individual’s excitement and love of learning.