Merchiston Castle

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

SUMMER RESIDENTIAL – MERCHISTON CASTLE Merchiston Castle School, 294 Colinton Rd, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH13 0PU Centre [email protected], www.mackenzieschool.com Description Self-contained campus set in a stunning castle with extensive grounds. Dates 30 June - 27 July 2019 Modern single or twin Accommodation room, en-suite, full-board Linen and towels provided and changed weekly Laundry room on campus with washing and drying facilities accommodation Nearest Airport Edinburgh Airport (8 miles) AM LESSONS: Teaching Times 09:00 - 10:30 & 11:00 - 12:30 Activity Times PM Activities: 13:30 - 17:00 Evening Activities: 20:00 - 22:30 Topic-based General English Written report and certificate on 3 hours of tuition Lessons classes using TBL (task based learning) Maximum class size of 15 completion of course per day methodology Doctor: Hospital: First-Aid: Medical Colinton Surgery Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France Qualified first-aid staff on-site T: (+44) 0131 555 5315 296D Colinton Rd, Edinburgh EH13 0LB Nearest ATM: Students will not be allowed off E: [email protected] Nearest Supermarket: 24 hour emergency Welfare & Local ATM and Post Office campus without permission from Roll calls operate Tesco Colinton number cards are Amenities Colinton Post Office the Mackenzie Centre Manager in throughout the day 71 Constitution Street, Edinburgh, Colinton Mains Road issued to all students 46 Bridge Road conjunction with the group leader EH6 7AF, UK Swimming Pool on Sports halls and Free wired internet Playing cards and Multi-media www.mackenzieschool.com Facilities Well-kept grounds campus equipment access in rooms board games facilities Weekly activity programme consists of: The first activity for every student is ‘Get to Know Edinburgh’, • Three afternoon activities Activity Programme an orienteering task designed to help students find their way • One half-day excursion and One full-day excursion around the campus, local area and city centre • Six evening activities Cooked breakfast, hot lunch mackenzie_school The campus is just a short Full and informative first day and hot dinner Monday to Both groups and distance from the city Placement test (written and @MackenzieSchoo1 induction covering safety, Friday and cooked breakfast Other Information individual students centre by bus. Bus passes spoken) on the first day to welfare and local information as with a packed lunch and welcome provided as required for determine students’ level facebook.com/mackenzieschoolofenglish well as campus rules hot dinner Saturday activities #MackSchoolRocks and Sunday .

Copy Link

Recommended publications

Edinburgh PDF Map Citywide Website Small
EDINBURGH North One grid square on the map represents approximately Citywide 30 minutes walk. WATER R EAK B W R U R TE H O A A B W R R AK B A E O R B U H R N R U V O O B I T R E N A W A H R R N G Y E A T E S W W E D V A O DRI R HESP B BOUR S R E W A R U H U H S R N C E A ER R P R T O B S S S E SW E O W H U A R Y R E T P L A HE B A C D E To find out more To travel around Other maps SP ERU W S C Royal Forth K T R OS A E S D WA E OA E Y PORT OF LEITH R Yacht Club R E E R R B C O T H A S S ST N L W E T P R U E N while you are in the Edinburgh and go are available to N T E E T GRANTON S S V V A I E A E R H HARBOUR H C D W R E W A N E V ST H N A I city centre: further afield: download: R S BO AND U P R CH RO IP AD O E ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA L R IMPERIAL DOCK R Gypsy Brae O A Recreation Ground NEWHAVEN D E HARBOUR D Debenhams A NUE TON ROAD N AVE AN A ONT R M PL RFR G PIE EL SI L ES ATE T R PLA V ER WES W S LOWE CE R KNO E R G O RAN S G T E 12 D W R ON D A A NEWHAVEN MAIN RO N AD STREET R Ocean R E TO RIN K RO IV O G N T IT BAN E SH Granton RA R Y TAR T NT O C R S Victoria Terminal S O A ES O E N D E Silverknowes Crescent VIE OCEAN DRIV C W W Primary School E Starbank A N Golf Course D Park B LIN R OSWALL R D IV DRI 12 OAD Park SA E RINE VE CENT 13 L Y A ES P A M N CR RIMR R O O V O RAN T SE BA NEWHAVEN A G E NK RO D AD R C ALE O Forthquarter Park R RNV PORT OF LEITH & A O CK WTH 14 ALBERT DOCK I HA THE SHORE G B P GRANTON H D A A I O LT A Come aboard a floating royal N R W N L O T O O B K D L A W T A O C O R residence or visit the dockside bars Scottish N R N T A N R E E R R Y R S SC I E A EST E D L G W N O R D T D O N N C D D and bistros; steeped in maritime S A L A T E A E I S I A A Government DRI Edinburgh College I A A M K W R L D T P E R R O D PA L O Y D history and strong local identity.
[Show full text]
Noteworthy Descendants of the Clan Grant
Noteworthy Descendants of the Clan Grant Academia Isabel Frances Grant, MBE, LLD, was an author, historian, antiquarian, and founder of the Highland Folk Museum. Born in Edinburgh and educated in London, Dr. Grant was a descendant of the ancient family of Tullochgorm and the granddaughter of Field Marshal Sir Patrick Grant, GCB, GCMG. Dr. Grant wrote her first book, Everyday Life of an Old Highland Farm, in 1924. While traveling in Europe, she was influenced by the open air museum movement of the early 20th century. She started collecting items of Highland material culture and founded the Highland Folk Museum, called Am Fasgadh (The Shelter), firstly on the island of Iona, and later at Kingussie in Badenoch in 1944. Today, the museum is situated in Newtonmore. In recognition for her pioneering efforts, Miss Grant was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Edinburgh in 1948 and elevated to the rank of MBE in 1959. Dr. Grant wrote a number of books during her long life, including The Lordship of the Isles (1935), Highland Folk Ways (1961), and Periods in Highland History (1987, published posthumously with Hugh Cheape, PhD). Dr. I.F. Grant died in 1983 at the age of 96. Robert Edmond Grant, MD, FRCPE, FRS (1793-1874) established the Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy at University College, London, in 1828. He was born in Edinburgh and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Grant was the first professor of zoology and comparative anatomy in England and personally donated many of the specimens, dissection materials, diagrams and lecture notes that comprise the collections of the museum today.
[Show full text]
Wonderful Lower Villa with Front and Back Gardens
Wonderful lower villa with front and back gardens 7a Gordon Terrace, Edinburgh EH16 5QL Private gardens to the front and rear • Main door property with very impressive entrance hallway • Shared access to adjacent residents garden • Impressive drawing room with wood burner and wonderful ceiling cornicing • Situated in a sought after residential district 2 miles from the city centre • Additional south west facing conservatory with direct garden access • EPC = D Description 7A Gordon Terrace forms In addition the property has part of a handsome Victorian a separate dining room next to villa and offers generously the kitchen which would be proportioned accommodation ideal as an additional dining with fine period features space or a home office. The throughout. kitchen itself is modern and The impressive entrance has been newly fitted with a hallway is vast and even has its range of white gloss wall and own fireplace. There is base units. There is a Bosch wonderful parquet floor washing machine, a tumble throughout, a striking archway dryer and an oven with gas and immaculate ceiling hobs. cornicing. At the rear of the property is The 25ft front drawing room a large pantry and a is exceptional and boasts a cloakroom WC. A private patio wonderful stained glass bay area, ideal for wood storage window which creates an can be accessed from the back abundance of light. This room door. has a range of original features The family bathroom has a including a wonderful bath with shower overhead, fireplace, intricate cornicing wash hand basin and WC and and scots pine flooring. A would benefit from some wood burning stove has also upgrading.
[Show full text]
2015 September Minutes
MERCHISTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL Minutes of public meeting on 15th Sept 2015 at Merchiston Tennis & Bowling Club Present Members: Councillor: Robin Morris (Chairman) Melanie Main Alison Edelsten (Secretary) Police: France Hawarden (Treasurer) PC Gordon Brewster (Oxgangs) Ian Clement PC Sacha Ponniah (St Leonards) Mairianna Clyde Public: James Geekie David Leslie Sally Lloyd Richard Lloyd Bridget Stevens Chris Paterson Mike Talbot Kenny Redpath (Murdoch Terrace & Yeaman Place RA) Ted Tate David Urch Francis Valentine Welcome & Introductions Robin welcomed all present. Apologies Members Ian Doig, Tom Graveson; Cllrs Andrew Burns, Gavin Corbett, Sandy Howat, David Keys; Betty Henderson (Fountainbridge Librarian). Minutes of previous meeting The minutes of the business meeting on 16th June 2015 were agreed. Matters arising Taken below. Report - Police PC Brewster said there were 277 calls to the police in the past month from the North Merchiston/Fountainbridge area of which 46 were recorded as crimes. Three serious assaults occurred; one within an office, a second within a flat between persons known to each other, and the third was a rape. In all three cases a suspect has been identified. PC Pooniah reported on activities within the Merchiston/Tollcross area. He highlighted anti-social behaviour by an identified group of youths in Bruntsfield/Morningside. Action is being taken in conjunction with Council and schools to tackle the issue. He urged residents to report such incidents. In response to a question from Ted, arising from a recent incident where an individual was found in a public place apparently suffering from memory loss, PC Pooniah advised phoning 101 (or 999 if urgent) in such circumstances.
[Show full text]
SC016580 Merchiston Castle School Updated Inquiry Report
FILE NOTE: DATE: 17 November 2011 AUTHOR: OSCR SUBJECT: REPORT UNDER SECTION 33 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 ON INQUIRY: MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL (SC016580) Background As part of the Rolling Review of charities the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) undertook an inquiry into the charitable status of the Merchiston Castle School under section 28 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (‘the 2005 Act’). This involved a desk-based review of written materials in order to determine whether public benefit was provided by the charity. A face to face meeting was also held with the School to help gather this information. Consideration To have charitable status, bodies have to pass the ‘charity test’ as laid out in sections 7 - 8 of the 2005 Act. The charity test requires bodies to have exclusively charitable purposes, to provide public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and to meet certain other conditions. Section 7 (1) (b) of the 2005 Act, provides that a body meets the charity test if - • it provides (or in the case of an applicant, provides or intends to provide) public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere Section 8 (2) (b) of the 2005 Act requires that in determining whether a body provides or intends to provide public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, regard must be had to – a) how any – (i) benefit gained or likely to be gained by members of the body or any other persons (other than as members of the public), and (ii) disbenefit incurred or likely to be incurred by the public, in consequence of the body exercising its functions compares with the benefit gained or likely to be gained by the public in that consequence, and b) where benefit is, or is likely to be, provided to a section of the public only, whether any condition on obtaining that benefit (including any charge or fee) is unduly restrictive.
[Show full text]
2/2 St Teresa Place CALL US on 0131 447 4747 Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10 5UB 2/2 St Teresa Place Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10 5UB
7 Tranter Crescent, Edinburgh Call us on 0131 447 4747 A5 portrait brochure.indd 1 23/08/2017 15:33:52 2/2 St Teresa Place CALL US ON 0131 447 4747 Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10 5UB 2/2 St Teresa Place Merchiston, Edinburgh, EH10 5UB For price and viewing information please visit residential.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk or call 0131 447 4747 • Shared secured entry into recently painted stairwell. • Reception hall with storage. • Generously proportioned living room with dual aspect. • Breakfasting kitchen with integrated appliances. • Master bedroom with en suite shower room & built in wardrobes. • Further double bedroom with built in wardrobes. • Bedroom three (currently used a dining room). 7 Tranter Crescent, Edinburgh • Bathroom with shower. Call us on 0131 447 4747 • Gas central heating. A5 portrait brochure.indd 1 23/08/2017 15:33:52 • Double glazing. • Well maintained communal garden. • Private garage. • Resident parking. residential.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk A rarely available ground floor GENERAL DESCRIPTION A rarely available ground floor flat part of an established modern flat part of an established modern development in the prestigious Merchiston district of the city. The property is close to local amenities, a short journey to the south west of Edinburgh city centre and would make an ideal purchase for a wide development in the prestigious range of buyers including individuals that are downsizing. Merchiston district of the city. LOCATION Merchiston is a highly respected and much sought after residential area of the city, typified by broad tree lined avenue and substantial property styles set within large attractive gardens. Princes Street and the West End are little more than a mile away and are readily accessible either via regular public transport services or indeed on foot.
[Show full text]
GAP STUDENT JOB DESCRIPTION Merchiston International School (MIS) in Shenzhen Is the First Overseas Campus of Merchiston Castle
GAP STUDENT JOB DESCRIPTION Merchiston International School (MIS) in Shenzhen is the first overseas campus of Merchiston Castle School, a top-ranked independent school located in Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. with a glorious history of over 185 years. MIS is also Shenzhen’s first international school providing a British international education and boarding system. Located in Longhua District in the north of Shenzhen city, MIS occupies an area of 20,000 square metres and provides a building area of 50,000 square metres, which can accommodate 1,200 students with a maximum class size of 22 students. The school will open its doors to students aged 5-18 (Years 1 to 13) for the first time in August 2018. English is the primary language of instruction in MIS. Students from Years 1 to 9 study the English National Curriculum, with additional access to Mandarin (Putonghua) language learning as part of the core curriculum. Students from Years 10 to 13 study for IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations and GCE (General Certificate of Education) A Level examinations The curriculum aims to prepare our students thoroughly for their future studies in world-renowned universities across the globe and, at the same time, to facilitate their access into China’s society. Adopting Merchiston Castle School’s ethos, MIS features a wide range of co-curricular activities. We nurture our students and develop their talents in a diverse range of interests such as music, drama, art, science and technology; as well as mainstream sports including football, swimming, basketball, tennis and rugby. We also provide opportunities for adventure and outdoor activities such as, golf among others.
[Show full text]
Waterfront Avenue
GRADE A OFFICES TO LET 11,000 SQFT - 46,000 SQFT Play Video ONEWATERFRONTAVENUE.CO.UK WATERFRONT AVENUE MARINE DRIVE | GRANTON | EDINBURGH | EH5 1SG 4 VIBRANT AND HISTORIC EDINBURGH Edinburgh is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK and enjoys the strongest city economy outside London. Its population is one of the best educated and most highly skilled workforces, and it has one of the EH5 1SG | highest student populations of any UK city at more than 80,000. More than 70% of the city’s population of 500,000 is of working age and as such, Edinburgh provides an unparalleled pool of resource from which to recruit staff. As Scotland’s capital, it is the seat of the Scottish EDINBURGH EDINBURGH Parliament at Holyrood and is home of the | Scottish legal system. The city also offers an unrivalled standard of living and was named second for quality of life in a global Deutsche Bank survey. More than 70% of the city’s Known as the world’s Festival City, residents population of 500,000 is of enjoy an array of music, creative and working age. performing arts events throughout the year. There are myriad restaurants and food and drink festivals to choose from, and plenty of sporting and outdoor activities to keep the One of the highest student city’s dynamic population actively engaged. populations of any UK city Simply put, there is nowhere better to live, ONE WATERFRONT AVENUE ONE WATERFRONT at more than 80,000. work and do business in the UK. 5 FORTH BRIDGE WA TERFR ONT AVENUE (1B) (1A) PROPOSEDTRAMLINE PROPOSED TRAMLINE EXTENSION EXTENSION QUEENSFERRY CROSSING FORTH ROAD BRIDGE QUEENSFERRY NEWHAVEN TRAM STOP DALMENY NEWHAVEN LEITH TRINITY EDINBURGH EDINBURGH AIRPORT WAVERLEY HAYMARKET RAILWAY STATION CLERMISTON KIRKLISTON GORGIE CITY CENTRE EDINBURGH TRAM ROUTE CORSTORPHINE INGLISTON DALRY MERCHISTON EDINBURGH COMMUNICATIONS GORGIE CASTLE Edinburgh has excellent road communications with direct access to the national motorway network.
[Show full text]
Planning Committee
Planning Committee 2.00pm, Wednesday, 26 February 2020 Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area Character Appraisal Review Executive/routine Executive Wards 10 – Morningside, 11 – City Centre, 15 – Southside/Newington Council Commitments 15 1. Recommendations 1.1 It is recommended that Committee approves the revised Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area Character Appraisal. Paul Lawrence Executive Director of Place Contact: Iain McFarlane, City Plan Programme Director E-mail: [email protected] | Tel: 0131 529 2419 Report Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area Character Appraisal Review 2. Executive Summary 2.1 On 22 August 2018, Planning Committee approved an updated programme of review of the existing conservation area character appraisals. This report presents the revised Marchmont, Meadows and Bruntsfield Conservation Area Character Appraisal (CACA) which updates the content and brings it in line other more recent CACAs. 2.2 The revised appraisal has been the subject of consultation with Historic Environment Scotland, Marchmont and Sciennes Community Council and the Southside Community Council. 2.3 No changes to the Conservation Area boundary are proposed. 3. Background 3.1 It is a statutory requirement in terms of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 for local authorities to periodically review conservation area boundaries and consider whether new conservation area designations are appropriate. 3.2 On 22 August 2018, Planning Committee approved an updated programme of review of the existing CACAs. This was based on the age of the character appraisal, with the earliest being given priority and development pressure, based on the number of applications submitted for planning permission and the extent of recent housing development.
[Show full text]
St. Catherine's Place the Grange
St. Catherine’s Place The Grange EH9 St. Catherine’s Place The Grange EH9 A beautiful family home with an attractive garden and parking. Description This is an attractive house which provides ideal family accommodation in one of the most sought after streets in The Grange. The location is peaceful and leafy, yet within easy walking distance of the city centre. Approached via the gravelled drive way, the house gives an immediately welcoming feel which continues right through the accommodation. The house has wonderful natural light and a calm, relaxed atmosphere throughout. The ground floor provides all the living and entertaining space, consisting of a large sitting room to the front and an open plan kitchen/dining room to the rear. The sitting room has a large bay window and beautiful period details. The kitchen is the hub of the house and is contemporary in design. From here there is access to the patio and garden as well the utility room/WC. The magnificent principal bedroom is to the front of the house. Formerly the drawing room, this room has a high ceiling, intricate cornice work and a handsome fireplace. Also on the first floor is a further double bedroom, family bathroom, shower room and the study/bedroom 5. There are two further double bedrooms on the second floor, both with stunning views of Arthur’s Seat. Outside, there is a charming mature garden with a large lawn and patio area for outside dining. There is direct access from here to the garage and an outside store. There is also an attractive area to the front of the house which provides off street parking and access to the garage.
[Show full text]
2 Merchiston Castle School
MERCHISTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Director of Business / CFO INFORMATION PACK FOR CANDIDATES 2018 INFORMATION PACK MERCHISTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS CANDIDATES. 1 FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL, CHRIS LYNN Our new school, Merchiston International School, opened in Shenzhen in August 2018. We attracted a great team of teaching and support staff, sharing the drive and vision of the school’s founders to establish this new venture. Opening with 176 students across Junior and Senior Schools, we anticipate healthy growth in student numbers in 2019. We are now seeking to employ a Director of Business / CFO to join our team. We need a person with a ‘roll-your-sleeves-up-and-get-elbow-deep’ attitude to their work day as the school is established. Like the team already on board, the successful person will be a dynamic soul with a pioneering heart and a collaborative spirit looking for a challenge to add zest to their vocation. If you join us at MIS, you will be part of a special founding team. The Lonely Planet Guide calls Shenzhen one of “the most incredible Chinese cities you’ll never have heard of”. This megacity, a mere 17-minute train ride just across the border from Hong Kong, is New China at its finest and most frenetic. A sleepy fishing village only a few decades ago, Shenzhen has exploded. It is now the epicentre of Southern China’s entrepreneurial spirit, a place where the world’s manufacturing, technology and financial industries draw the young, hungry and innovative from all over. As a result it is also home to some of China’s most exciting up-and-coming contemporary artists and performers.
[Show full text]
Immaculate 2 Bedroom Apartment in a Sought After Development
IMMACULATE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN A SOUGHT AFTER DEVELOPMENT Flat 10, 160 Whitehouse Loan, Grange, Edinburgh, EH9 2EZ Immaculate 2nd floor apartment � Open plan kitchen/dining/ sitting room with south facing balcony � 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms � Well located for local shops and facilities � Approximately 2 miles from the City Centre � Easy access to major road and rail networks � Approx 1,105 sq ft � EPC = B Location Whitehouse Loan is located in the heart of Grange, a very well established residential suburb of Edinburgh, less than two miles drive south of the city centre. The popularity of the area is accounted for not only by its pleasant, quiet and leafy streets, but also its convenient location for access to schools, local amenities and road links both in and out of town. Nearby Bruntsfield and Morningside provide a wealth of charming local shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, along with a cinema, theatre and a choice of supermarkets. There are a number of independent schools on the south side of the city, including George Watson's, George Heriot's, Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh Academy and Fettes. Description 160/10 Whitehouse Loan is an immaculate and bright two bedroom second floor flat forming part of a high quality residential development, completed in 2012 by MNM Developments. There is a lovely and bright open plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with sliding glass doors to a south facing balcony and an attractive outlook to the west over the communal garden. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of integrated appliances and has a useful adjoining utility room.
[Show full text]