Merchiston Castle School is one of Scotland’s most prestigious boarding schools. It is situated close to the city centre of Edinburgh, a city which is renowned for its beauty and history
Enquire
Course Dates Autumn11th - 26th October 2025
Course Dates Christmas11th - 21st December 2025
Course Dates Spring28th March - 12th April 2026
Age9 -17 years
14 - Night Price£1430 (based on 30 pax)
7 - Night Price£850 (based on 30 pax)
6 - Night Price£790 (based on 30 pax)
5 - Night Price£730 (based on 30 pax)
Course Duration5, 6, 7, 10 & 14-night programmes available
Start DateAny Sunday
Places Available180
Full-day ExcursionsUpon request
Half-day Excursions5 per week
Evening Activities£35 per activity leader per evening
Airport TransferSee Pricelist
Facilities
Historic boarding school
Compact campus with accommodation on-site
180 beds with a mix of single, twin ensuites and standards rooms
Sports Hall
Disco Venue
Beautiful open spaces
Wifi
Laundry services offsite
Local amenities in nearby village
20 minute bus to city centre
Damage Deposit of £70 / €80 requiredThe Campus
The Campus
One of Scotland’s most prestigious schools, Merchiston Castle School is located in 96-acres of stunning grounds in the Colinton area of Edinburgh. Based at the foot of the Pentland hills, it hosts state-of-the-art facilities, with access to many different sports and has high-quality accommodation and catering facilities. A truly historical school, studying English here gives students an amazing opportunity to ‘Live the Language’ in Scotland’s capital city and experience an authentic British experience at a premium boarding school.
Location
Edinburgh
The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh blends a large collection of medieval and classical architecture and is often considered one of Europe’s premier destinations to visit. The campus is only a short distance from the city centre and is therefore a great base from which to explore this beautiful city.
Accommodation
The Accommodation
The students will stay in on-site accommodation blocks, which are composed of 180 beds with a mix of single, twin, ensuite and standard rooms. There are shared common areas, and the accommodation is furnished to a high standard. There is access to student Wi-Fi.
The safety of our students is always very important. The school has CCTV, secure access entry systems and St Andrew’s College staff are contactable 24/7.
