A truly fantastic evening for Merchiston as our U18s win the Schools Rugby Cup Final at BT Murrayfield, with a final score of 20-7. Huge thanks go to Stewart's Melville College for a brilliant evening of schools' rugby.
@MerchiRugby
@MerchiSport
#ReadyAyReady
Great to see Jamie Gillan
@ScottishHammer7
today. Keep an eye out for Jamie in this evenings news and stay tuned for tomorrow's coverage.
@MerchiSport
@NFL
A wonderful sight to see the Merchiston pipe band taking to the streets of New York City for the Tartan Day parade yesterday! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
#TartanWeek2024
#TartanDayParade
#Merchiston
VisitScotland Scotland is Now
Merchiston is delighted to announce Nick De Luca will be joining us as our new Director of Sport in September.
We caught up with the proud Scotsman to learn more about his upcoming move to Merchiston. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Thank you
@BTMurrayfield
&
@Scotlandteam
for a fantastic afternoon of Schools Rugby. Super atmosphere and some very competitive matches in all finals. Congratulations to both our teams on their U18 Shield and U16 Schools Cup wins
#solidcastle
#readyayready
๐U18 Scottish Schools Cup Champions 2022๐
What an incredible performance at Murrayfield last night!
Huge congratulations to the boys and to the coaches on a great game and season.
And thank you,
@EdAcadSport
, for a great game of rugby!
@MerchiRugby
#CupChampions2022
The Senior Pipe Band was invited airside this evening to celebrate the inaugural
@transavia
flight from Rotterdam to Edinburgh. Thank you to the team at
@EDI_Airport
for looking after us so well! What a wonderful night for the Captain, celebrating his 25th year with the airline!
Thank you to all who made yesterday possible. We are very proud of all our current pupils, past pupils, staff and friends of Merchiston, who came together to help us honour this significant day. Full video can be found here:
U18 Schools Cup |
@MerchiRugby
20-7
@sport_smc
.
Under the lights at BT Murrayfield, it was Merchiston Castle School who triumphed in the day's final game ๐
Match reports for all four fixtures to follow shortly.
Well done to all our boys for their fantastic results at Murrayfield yesterday! At morning break, Head Chef, Shaun presented the boys with celebratory cakes to mark their success. ๐๐๐ฐ
#readyayready
@MerchiSport
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them." L Binyon, For The Fallen Merchiston Whole School Service
#WeWillRememberThem
#RemembranceDay
Very proud of Mr A who is running his first
#edinburghmarathon
on Sunday in support of
@MNDoddie5
.
He was joined by boys and staff last night for his last 10miles training before the big one!
You can support Mr A here ๐๐ป
Impromptu U6 Lunchtime Memorial Hall, heart of our community, singing of the School Song, ahead of early term end! Well done boys, keep safe and see you all very soon we all hope. A special moment.
@UKboarding
@Merchi6th
@GoodSchoolsUK
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This year's U16 Schools Cup Final Winners Merchiston 41 - Dollar 5. A fantastic display of Rugby from
@MerchiRugby
@MerchiSport
. Photo Gallery and Film highlights to follow!
@SchoolNurseryEd
A short message from this year's Captain of School, Teddy.
Keep an ๐ out for a post about Teddy's Merchiston experience since joining us in Year 9 from
@ArdvreckSchool
.
It is great to see support from all parts of the School. The Catering Department organised a personalised cake for the winning team to celebrate last night's fantastic result
#support
#celebrations
@MerchiFood
Our Grounds Team have now been shortlisted for the
@the_iog
Growth Products Independent School Grounds Team Award! A fantastic achievement for all their hard work ๐
A phenomenal effort from Lachlan, Matthew and Dougie raising money for such a great cause
@TheBHF
โค!
@Merchi6th
๐ดโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ 300 miles completed in true Scottish weather, they even picked up the Headmaster for the cycle. Well done boys!
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The Merchiston community is saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Her compassion, grace, commitment and enduring spirit will live on in our collective memory.
Our thoughts are with The King, The Queen Consort and the Royal Family at this time.
Merchiston joins people around the world in marking the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. A committed champion of young people; His Royal Highness leaves the world and its young people with an extraordinary legacy.
You might have heard by now that our U18s did rather well in last night's Schools' Rugby Cup Final..! You will find a full match report, photos and a full highlights film here:
@MerchiRugby
@Merchisport
It has been incredibly pleasing to welcome back our day pupils this morning. The ๐ has been shining, and all boys are delighted to be back in class.
#summerterm
, here we go!
Goodbye to the class of 2023 ๐๐ผ๐๐ฝ
Our graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, marking the end of a chapter for our Upper Sixth Form students as they leave Merchiston for good.
We wish you all the very best as you embark on your next adventure.
Ready aye Ready!
We are delighted to share with you a glimpse inside our new interactive & immersive 360ยบ virtual experience. You can choose to explore our campus on your own or arrange a guided tour to meet the Headmaster, staff and pupils.
#Merchiston
#virtualmerchiston
Hot off the press...! A preview of this evening's big match: Our under-18 squad will take on Stewartโs Melville College in the National Schools Cup final at BT Murrayfield.
@MerchiRugby
@MerchiSport
@sport_smc
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that
@MerchiNews
has been shortlisted as
@ISParent
's Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement! ๐๐
Congratulations to our dedicated
@MerchiSport
staff and students who have made this achievement possible. ๐
#ISOTY2023
18/19 Sport Highlight ๐1st XV Rugby: Scottish Cup Winners 2018 (first time in 10 years), Top 4 finish as St Joseph's National Festival and Colts Conference Winners 18/19
@UKboarding
@MerchiSport
Congratulations boys on a fantastic victory! Keep an eye out for the full report next week. Have a relaxing and well deserved Weekend Leave, see you on Monday! ๐๐
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@pug1967
Thank you for the great photos!
๐ก We are nearly there...
Our boarders are settling in and our day boys join us bright and early tomorrow morning.
๐ฌ A lovely message from the Headmaster, Mr Anderson, as we start the Autumn Term.
๐ We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for an award at this year's ISOTY awards!
๐ค Student Well-Being
@MerchiWellbeing
๐ฃ๏ธ " Your Wellbeing is central; without it, you will never achieve your best."
As Her Majesty leaves Scotland on her final journey to London, Merchiston reflects on her legacy. Her unwavering dedication is a golden thread that tied generations together and will live on forever in our memories.
๐ Only one more sleep until we welcome 24 boys old and new to Merchiston tomorrow for the start of their 14-day quarantine! We are incredibly excited to have the boys back.
๐ฅ The Headmaster sent a message to all the boys who are joining us early for quarantine.
Our return to School may look a little different from normal but we are all incredibly excited to welcome the boys back for the new year ahead!
Only 28 days to go! ๐
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The boys laced up ๐today for a whole school
#crosscountry
run in support of
@DoddieGump
Running around the school grounds, the juniors, middle years and seniors all raced to be crowned champion ๐ฅ by
@arlenestuartuk
.
#MyName5Doddie
Mr Aitchison has a new assistant to help around the house! ๐๐ถ๐ก
RT
@Merchi_CE
: This is Maggy from Merchiston. Sheโs looking forward to meeting all the boys when they come back to school. In the meantime, sheโs got lots to learn & explore.
Congratulations to our Pipe Band, who performed spectacularly at the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships in Kilmarnock last Sunday ๐๐ฝ
Merchiston placed 2nd as a band and 1st in drumming in the Junior B Category. What a result ๐
Read more:
๐บ๏ธIt is the last weekend before the Christmas holidays and our
@MerchiCW
prefects Alex and Tom were setting up a scavenger hunt for the boys afternoon activity today.
๐งโโ๏ธMerchi the Elf tagged along and decided to have his own fun...
@Merchi6th
#socialadvent
#merchichristmas
RT
@MerchiCW
: Continuing the theme of the โCircle of Lifeโ, we are all so excited in Chalmers West to meet our newest addition to the Merchiston Clan. Welcome to Colette and congratulations Mr Noble!
It is nearly here! Our 'Young Men of Integrity' film will launch this coming Sunday at 7pm. Bookmark this link and we will see you there:
In the meantime, here is a wee trailer.
#YoungMenOfIntegrity
Such a brilliant atmosphere today at our Merchiston Sevens tournament. Huge thanks to all participants for making it such a fantastic day. For all of the fixture information and results please visit:
@MerchiSport
@MerchiRugby
It was wonderful to welcome our community to the School yesterday, for our outdoor 'Christmas Carolling Journey'. For photographs, videos and a round-up of the event, please visit:
We had a great time at our Sportsman's Dinner last night ๐
Congratulations to all the nominees and, indeed prize recipients. It was great to celebrate this year's successes - and everyone's commitment to sportsmanship, teamwork and community. ๐ช
#solidcastle
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@MerchiSport
...and they are off! Annual Merchiston Whole School Cross Country this afternoon. Well done boys for braving the typical Scottish weather! ๐โโ๏ธ
@MerchiSport
Jamie Dobie (2012-2019) will make his first start in a Glasgow Warriors jersey, having been selected at scrum-half for tomorrow nightโs clash with the Dragons at Scotstoun.
@MerchistonianFC
@MerchiRugby
#rugby
Term starts online today! Merchiston is looking beautiful with a sparkling dust of frost. It has been brilliant to welcome back our International Boarders and we can't wait to see our UK Boarders & Day Boys.
Let's kick off this Lent Term together!
#DiscoverMerchiston
#Friends
Congratulations Jacob F and Johannus M, two Merchistonians who recently won the menโs doubles titles at the Nottingham Tennis Centre.
Alumni of our Tennis Academy, the pair are a testament to our expert coaching.
Photo credit: Getty Images
@the_LTA
Here House Parent and PE teacher, Bruce Aitchison shares what makes the role so rewarding and how the house structure strengthens the community spirit at Merchiston.
Interested in boarding at Merchiston? Take a look at our website:
๐ A big welcome to our residential summer rugby camp attendees who arrive today! Here's to a fantastic week of activities and enjoyment! ๐โ๏ธ
@MerchiSport
๐พ Tennis Dome update!
The nets are up and we are nearly ready to go! There is still something missing though...our
@MerchiTennisA
players and coaches. ๐
We look forward to welcoming them indoors after Half Term.
#tennis
@tennisscotland
@the_LTA
๐จโ๐ Merchiston Prizegiving and UVI Graduation Ceremony today at 11am. A big round of applause to all of you and enjoy a well deserved summer holiday!