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Edinburgh Academy has reiterated its “sincere apology” to all those affected by abuse at the school (Alamy/PA)

Exclusive ‘Abuse’ charges dropped against four ex-teachers at top private school

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry heard how children were abused at Edinburgh Academy for over 40 years.

More Edinburgh Academy abusers 'must be brought to justice'

Lady Smith, Chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry

Pupils suffered 'dreadful abuse' for 40 years at Edinburgh Academy

Broadcaster Nicky Campbell arrives at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, to give evidence during an examination of facts hearing

Teacher ‘completely lost it’ in school attack, Nicky Campbell says

Charlie Shiel in action for Edinburgh during the United Rugby Championship match with DHL Stormers at DHL Stadium on March 28, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ex-Edinburgh pro seeks next chapter but it’s Kelso away first

Fettes College

Former pupils' 'frustration' as abuse teacher fails to appear in court

he Matterhorn from the Col d'Herens, Switzerland, around 1900.
The 160th anniversary of the first ascent of the mountain is marked this month. Scots peer Lord Francis Douglas was among four men who died during the expedition and his body has never been found.

The Scots peer trapped in the ice below the Matterhorn for 160 years

Mr Fareed Ahmad, National External Affairs Secretary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK, delivering the keynote address at the event.

Scottish Communities Come Together At Ahmadiyya Muslims Peace Symposium

The best secondary schools in Scotland have been rated in the new Sunday Times rankings for 2025

Here are the 10 best secondary schools in Scotland

Gordonstoun

Exclusive King Charles' boarding school in Scotland reveals VAT-linked fee rise

School pupils in Scotland. Picture: John Devlin

Exclusive Inside the VAT 'panic' at Scottish councils and private schools

Edinburgh Academy

Exclusive Police report 9 ex-staff over abuse allegations at Edinburgh Academy

St George's School

Private school heads warn VAT timing creates 'unreasonable challenge'

Samantha Byers, chief operating officer at the Edinburgh Academy

Exclusive Inside the Scottish private school rocked by abuse allegations

Edinburgh Academy

Why private schools are still to announce impact of VAT change on fees

Giles Moffatt said the team wants to use their negative childhood experiences to help other children.

Edinburgh abuse survivors to climb Mount Everest for charity

Dr Edwin Slater was affectionately known as Tony

Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Edwin Slater, respected Stranraer GP

Edinburgh's Ollie Blyth-Lafferty scores a try during a FOSROC Academy fixtures at Stirling Rugby Club, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland prospect ruled out of U20 Six Nations as World Rugby intervene

Nicky Campbell

Nicky Campbell speaks to daughter of his alleged abuser on podcast

Merchiston Castle celebrate winning the U18 Schools Cup Final against Edinburgh Academy at BT Murrayfield. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Merchiston Castle reign supreme again at Murrayfield – Schools' finals round-up

Edinburgh Academy and Merchiston Castle meet in the under-18 Cup final at Murrayfield.

Scottish Schools' Cup takes centre stage as 16 teams bid for glory on finals day

Hat-trick try scorer Tom Currie, on the ball, helped Merchiston Castle defeat Strathallan on Saturday

Currie fires Merchiston into schools final and set up date with Accies

Donald Macleod was widely respected for his work in sports medicine

Scotsman Obituaries: Donald Macleod, surgeon and sports medicine pioneer

Watson's got the better of Merchiston at the weekend. Pic: Gavin Murray

Watson's maturity hailed after big win over Merchiston

The Edinburgh Academy under-18 squad lifted the Sesquicentenary Trophy at the weekend with the win over Merchiston Castle

Accies end 12-year wait against Merchie in 'wonderful showcase' for school rugby

Benedetti Baroque Orchestra

EIF music reviews: Benedetti Baroque Orchestra | The Story of the Violin | Chine...

Pianist Steven Osborne

EIF music reviews: Royal Scottish National Orchestra | A Grand Night For Singing...

Dalia Stasevska conducts th BBC Symphony Orchestra at Edinburgh Academy

EIF music review: Edinburgh International Festival opening concert

Dalia Stasevska conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a colourful concert. Picture: Contributed

Review: Edinburgh International Festival Opening Concert

TV presenter Nicky Campbell said he spent two days in bed with depression following “really vicious” comments from satirist and Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker.

Campbell claims comments from Charlie Brooker left him depressed

Edinburgh Academy schoolboy Daniel, brother of the late Matthew Tambyraja, led the charge in the touching charity effort.

City schoolboy completes Olympic torch relay in brother's memory

Edinburgh University's Old College will become home to a temporary venue for the Edinburgh International Festival this summer.

Edinburgh International Festival sells more than half its tickets in a few days

Courtney Stoddart, Patricia Panther and Saskia Ashdown will star in Lament for Sheku Bayoh.

Edinburgh International Festival: 10 highlights to look forward to this summer

The Edinburgh International Festival plans to create three pop-up outdoor venues across the city in August.

Edinburgh International Festival: School sports fields to host concerts

Tom McClung in his playing days

Obituary: Tom McClung, former Scotland international rugby player

Nurseries in Edinburgh are charging fees due to confusion around government policy.

Edinburgh private nurseries still charging parents despite closing due to corona...

Blair Kinghorn has made 17 appearances for Scotland. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Interview: Blair Kinghorn on Stuart Hogg, the World Cup, hat-trick heroics and w...

Geroge Watson's coach Ally Donaldson. Picture: SNS

George Watson’s beat Edinburgh Academy to reach Scottish Schools Cup final

Fringe First Award winners LipSynch and Subject Mater. Pictures: Ali Wright | Contributed

Edinburgh Fringe 2019: 5 of the Best Shows Finishing This Week

Fox-tot!, Edinburgh Academy (Venue 70)

Children's Show review: Fox-tot!, Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh

Though in rehab following an ankle injury, Blair Kinghorm considers himself lucky to have been relatively injury-free in his career so far. Picture: SNS/SRU

Blair Kinghorn determined to be fit for Scotland’s World Cup campaign

Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell (1831 - 1879), whose most important work was on the theory of electromagnetic radiation. Painted on china by an unknown artist from a photograph. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

James Clerk Maxwell: The Scots genius in love with numbers and nature
James Clerk Maxwell is the most important physicist you’ve probably never heard of, ranking with Newton and Einstein. In this extract from Brian Clegg’s new bio...

Edinburgh-born Nicky Campbell found tracing foundlings emotionally challenging

Scots TV presenter Nicky Campbell says rejection hard to shake after being adopt...

Stanislav Ianevski, who plays Viktor Krum in the Harry Potter films, entertains crowds on the bucking bronco style 'broomstick challenge'

Edinburgh school to be turned into Harry Potter and Game of Thrones fantasy extr...

Alastair Durie, academic

Alastair J Durie: Widely respected Scottish academic and researcher

Fringe Children's shows review: BambinO

Dr James Robarts has died at the age of 100

Obituary: Dr James Herbert Robarts, war veteran and GP whose interests included ...

Zander Wedderburn

Obituary: '˜Zander' Wedderburn, international authority on the psychology of shi...

Hugh Young was a senior executive at Bank of Scotland

Appreciation: Hugh K Young, secretary of Bank of Scotland from 1984-96

Brewery executive and co-founder of the Edinburgh Jazz Festival

Obituary: Alastair Mowat, executive with Scottish and Newcastle Breweries

Cameron Cochrane. Picture: contributed

Obituary: Cameron Cochrane MBE

Fraser Gillies believes Cambridge can end Oxfords winning streak in todays Varsity match. Picture: Getty Images

Scot Fraser Gillies to start in Varsity match

Robert Lewis Stevenson Picture: Knox Series

Robert Louis Stevenson born 165 years ago today

Gordon Honeycombe, Former Edinburgh Academy pupil, news reader, playwright and novelist. Picture: Getty

Obituary: Gordon Honeycombe, playwright and novelist

Charles Notcutt OBE (left), esteemed horticulturalist whose great love was the Scottish Highlands. Picture: Contributed

Appreciation: Charles Notcutt OBE, horticulturalist

Rt Hon Lord William Prosser QC: Respected Court of Session judge whose contribution to Scottish life was extensive

Obituary: The Rt Hon Lord William Prosser QC

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