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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…

Fresh Start

At the beginning of August, the Almoner visited an applicant that had applied to become a Beneficiary. In addition to having severe ill health, it quickly became apparent that the person was eligible to become a Beneficiary and receive additional assistance through the Welfare and…

Community and Educational Partnerships

At Watson’s we are keen to co-create mutually beneficial community and educational partnerships. But what does this mean? Why are we doing this, who does it really benefit and what challenges does this present? This article is by way of a reflection on our school’s…

Hire the Merchants' Hall 

Ideal for conferences, receptions, seminars and networking events, The Merchants’ Hall team will work with you whatever the brief to create the perfect event. 

A fantastic venue for private dinners and receptions of all shapes and sizes. This rich and opulent building with its fascinating history is the perfect backdrop for your party and is sure to wow your guests.