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The Riding of the Marches 2024

Earlier this month, the Royal Company of Merchants participated in one of the most impressive events in Edinburgh’s annual calendar, the Riding of the Marches. The tradition of inspecting the common land of Edinburgh dates back as far as 1494, making it one of the…

2nd Annual Portraiture Competition

On Tuesday 17th September, the Royal Company of Merchants proudly hosted the prize-giving event for its second annual portraiture competition, in collaboration with ESMS and George Watson's College. The event featured a judging panel of photographer Robin Gillanders and artist Henry Kondracki from The Royal…

Welcoming Lisa Kerr to George Watson’s College

Statement from George Watson's College: The 2024/25 academic session began under the leadership of our new principal, Lisa Kerr - thefifth principal of George Watson’s College. A well-known and highly respected figure in Scottisheducation, Lisa has already made a hugely positive impact on our school…

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