Nursery & School Guides Edinburgh

12/09/2026

Great advice from Barry Welsh, Rector . Even if you did attend an open day - always follow up with a personal tour during a normal school day. You can find this tip and lots more just search ‘School Guide Edinburgh’ wherever you get your podcasts.

09/09/2026

Episode 7, is out now, search SCHOOL GUIDE EDINBURGH- wherever you get your podcasts.

I chat with Emma Rattigan, Founder and Principal of the Edinburgh Montessori Art School (EMAS).

Emma’s passion for, and deep knowledge of, the Montessori ethos of teaching and learning shines through from start to finish. I was completely gripped and could easily have kept recording for hours, though I did try my best to keep us on track for a half hour episode.

07/09/2026

Looking for a nursery, primary or secondary school - on the west side of Edinburgh? This is your chance to look around Clifton Hall School - in action on Friday 11th September 1pm-3pm. See the school website for more details.

02/09/2026

✨ NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW ✨

I’m so excited to share my latest conversation with Gareth Warren, Principal of George Heriot’s School Edinburgh 🎙️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We dive into:
✅ The warm, distinctive ethos at the heart of Heriot’s
✅ Gareth’s core values and thoughtful leadership approach
✅ The incredible range of opportunities available for every pupil
✅ What makes Heriot’s such a special, welcoming community

📅 Gareth invites you to visit the school!
Open Day – Saturday 26th September

🎧 Listen now — search SCHOOL GUIDE EDINBURGH wherever you get your podcasts!

(Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts & more 🎧)

31/08/2026

Love this handy quick list of things on in September by Edinburgh Family Guide

30/08/2026

🍃Considering St George's School, Edinburgh?🍃

Then why not explore on 3rd and/or 6th October.

3rd October - A traditional open day.
6th October - See the school in action on a typical day!
St George's School, Edinburgh

Discover what makes all-girls education so empowering at St George's Open Day (3rd Oct) and School in Action morning (6th Oct). See where confidence meets high ambition.

30/08/2026

🍃Considering St George's School, Edinburgh🍃

Then why not explore on 3rd and/or 6th October (am)?

3rd October - A traditional open day.
6th October - See the school in action on a typical day!

Discover what makes all-girls education so empowering at St George's Open Day (3rd Oct) and School in Action morning (6th Oct). See where confidence meets high ambition.

28/08/2026

🤔Are you thinking about Independent School education in Edinburgh for your child?

🎙️Do you like podcasts?

If you said yes to one or even better both of these questions- you will LOVE this podcast.

Search ‘School Guide Edinburgh’ wherever you get your podcasts and follow these weekly conversations with Edinburgh’s Independent School Heads.

They know their stuff and you feel the passion from these conversations - like this episode with Barry Welsh from the Academy - he is incredibly warm and real in this interview. As have been all the heads so far.

26/08/2026

🎙️ Episode 5 in our series: Conversations with Independent School Heads

Today I’m chatting with Pete Richardson, Head at Loretto, about the school’s ethos and the values that shape his leadership. Also — that lovely soft South African accent? I could have listened to him all day.

Listen to find out if Loretto could be the perfect fit for your little one (or future golf champion ⛳), and if you’re exploring boarding school options this is one for you.

📅 Senior School Open Day — 26 September

📅 Junior School Open Day — October

🎧 Search SCHOOL GUIDE EDINBURGH wherever you get your podcasts.

25/08/2026

👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 Outstanding schools have outstanding headteachers. So, before choosing a school, it's worth finding out as much as you can about the headteacher's values, priorities, vision etc.

The Nursery & School Guide's new Podcast series (link below) is one fantastic way to get to know a head, from the comfort of your home or car!

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School Guide, Edinburgh : The Nursery and School Guide Edinburgh Magazine presents the School Guide Edinburgh Podcast — a series of in-depth conversations with leaders from Edinburgh's top independent schools. Helping parents navigate the breadth of school options across the Lothians and find the ...