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Merchiston Castle School

Richard Lucas taught at Merchiston Castle School for 23 years.

Ex-teacher takes private school to court over fees

Scott Steele will join Edinburgh Rugby on a one-year contract from Harlequins this summer

Edinburgh signing: "Coming back home is something I’ve always wanted to do"

Super Giraffe is Edinburgh's brand new superhero.

Giraffe About Town: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Super Giraffe!

Fiona Brown and Alison Grant in the three legged race at the George Watson's Ladies College Preparatory School sportsday in June 1965.

25 pictures from the 1950s and 1960s of Edinburgh’s George Watson's College

Edinburgh schoolboy Matt Rankin, 17, will compete in the Australian Open boys singles in Melbourne and is hoping to turn pro

Edinburgh teenager jets off to Australian Open for grand slam debut

Edinburgh schoolboy Matt Rankin, 17, will compete in the Australian Open boys singles in Melbourne and is hoping to turn pro

Edinburgh teenager jets off to Australian Open for grand slam debut

Colinton Road, near Redford Barracks and Merchiston Castle School, was blocked in both directions following reports of a fallen tree (Photo: Google Maps).

Edinburgh road blocked due to fallen tree

Jonathan Anderson: Merchiston School head defended its reputation

Merchiston School headmaster gives evidence at abuse inquiry

Christmas this year has felt very strange

A little light in the darkness - Ewan Aitken