Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, is Sunday Times Scottish
Independent Secondary School of the Year 2009

The School is absolutely delighted to be nominated by the Sunday Times as its Scottish Independent Secondary School of the Year 2009. Merchiston is located on the outskirts of Edinburgh and it has been providing a first class education for boys (aged 8-18) since its foundation in 1833.  It is a member of the International Boys' Schools Coalition and believes passionately in recognising the importance of understanding the teaching and learning of boys.  Pupils come from many parts of the UK, Europe and further afield, and the School offers many opportunities for its pupils to undertake study abroad. We have received a series of highly complimentary reports from inspectors and our extensive parental questionnaire two years ago set new heights for parental satisfaction according to the agency which undertook the survey.

DREGHORN POLO FIELDS

City of Edinburgh Planning Committee voted to reject the Edinburgh City Local Plan Enquiry Reporter's decision to allow building on the Dreghorn Polo Fields. This was very positive news for Colinton.  However the Edinburgh City Local Plan has not yet been formaly adopted and Turley Associates on behalf of Taylor Wimpey and Miller Homes, have submitted a Pre-Application Proposal to CEC Planning with respect to the proposed development of dwelling houses (including affordable housing provision) and associated access roads, open space, tree planting, enhancement of existing pedestrian routes and ancilliary works at the Dreghorn Polofields.

CAA's position remains unaltered in its opposition to building on the Dreghorn Polofields.

There are to be developer consultations with the Community and CAA at dates and times to be arranged.