Merchiston Castle School

Live and study close to Edinburgh’s historic city centre

A short distance from Edinburgh’s historic centre, the setting powers a vibrant excursion and activity programme across Edinburgh’s cultural, historic, and outdoor highlights.

Key information

Age

11-18 years*

Class size

Max. 18 students

Room type

Single and twin en-suites

Board type

Full board

Hours per week

15 hours tuition

CEFR levels

A1 - C2

24-hour security

on site

Common spaces

Indoor and outdoor recreation spaces

*For queries outside this age range, please contact us or speak to your regional sales manager

What's included

Bed linen and towels provided
Weekly cleaning, including towel and linen change
Free Wi-Fi

24-hour security
Packed meals provided during full-day or evening excursions
On-site laundry facilities (extra charges apply)

Where you'll study and stay

Merchiston Castle School & Laidlaw House, 294 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH13 0PU

Study in modern, spacious classrooms at Merchiston School, surrounded by extensive green grounds that create an inspiring environment for learning.

Students stay in Laidlaw House, Merchiston’s modern on-campus boarding residence. Students will stay in a mixture of single and twin en-suite rooms with private bathrooms, free Wi‑Fi, and shared sitting areas. With 24-hour CCTV, secure entry, and house staff on site, Laidlaw offers a safe, comfortable, and independent home base for your Edinburgh summer.