Merchiston Castle School

An HMC Boarding School for Boys aged 7-18, on the outskirts of Edinburgh. Merchiston is the only boys’ independent boarding school in Scotland, offers the English curriculum, and has a global, outward-looking dimension. We take pride in specialising in the education of boys and preparing them for the world, as we have for over 175 years, developing aspirational, and sensitive, yet gentle-men! Think about a wonderfully caring and nurturing family environment.

294 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH13 0PU

+44 (0)131 312 2200

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ISC associations: HMC, AGBIS, ISBA

Religious affiliation: All Faiths

Day/boarding type: Day and Full Boarding

Gender profile: Boys only

Size: 350

Merchiston Castle School fees:

Boarding fees per term:
£8,260 to £14,110

Day fees per term:
£5,730 to £10,240

Scholarships & bursaries:
Available

ISC reference number:
51880

SEED Number:
5581036

Boys - age range & pupil numbers:

Day: 7 to 18 (155)

Boarding: 7 to 18 (195)

Sixth Form: (133)

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Merchiston offers a number of prestigious awards each year to suitably qualified candidates, depending upon the year of entry to the School. Awards are competitive, and are made for the duration of a boy’s career at Merchiston, subject to continued performance and good conduct.

The main categories of awards are: Academic, Music (including Piping), Sport, All-Rounder, Art & Design, Design & Technology. 

Scholarships are granted to candidates who can demonstrate above average ability, and bestow honour on the successful candidates. Scholarships no longer carry an automatic fee concession. However, where parental income is not sufficient to allow the pupil to attend Merchiston, parents may apply for means-tested assistance.

Scholarships & Bursaries offered

  • Academic scholarships
  • All Rounder awards
  • Art scholarships
  • Design scholarships
  • Music scholarships
  • Science/Technology scholarships
  • Sport scholarships
  • H M Forces discounts
  • Sibling discounts
  • Lump sum payment discounts
  • Bursaries for new entrants
  • Hardship awards for existing pupils

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Disclaimer: Data is provided by the school, ISC is not responsible for inaccuracies