48 PROFILES George Heriot’s School


In 1659 the first pupils came to Heriot’s. The school was founded through the generosity of ‘Jinglin’ Geordie’ Heriot – jeweller to James VIth – for the education of Edinburgh’s ‘faitherless bairns’. In the C19th it became a private school but the Heriot’s Foundation has always been central to our purpose. Today, we welcome boys and girls from all backgrounds especially from the sons and daughters of widows and widowers who live in Edinburgh and its environs. These pupils are a key part of our story, here in


our magnificent buildings, as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Heriot’s welcomes boys and girls from 4 to 18, in a fully co-educational setting; our emphasis is on developing each child’s potential through an ethos of working hard, being kind and being happy. Heriot’s is a family community – Junior and Senior schools together on one campus. At Heriot’s we have high expectations of our young people – we want them to work hard, look smart, be polite to everyone and care about each other. We take pride in our reputation throughout the city. And our parents do too. Our Open Morning, to which you are most welcome, will be held on Saturday 28 September 2019. To find out more, or arrange a visit to the School, please contact the Admissions Office.


Contact: Mrs Gemma Cousins, Admissions Manager George Heriot’s School, Lauriston Place Edinburgh EH3 9EQ Tel: 0131 229 7263 www.george-heriots.com


George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity Number SC011463 www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk


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