Loretto School

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Private school fees to rise as a result of Labour’s VAT plans

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Alistair Darling pictured in Edinburgh in September 2014 when he led the Better Together campaign (Picture: Ben Stansall/AFP)

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Loretto School's under-18s have been in great form of late

In form school teams target Scottish Cup

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

Watson's maturity hailed after big win over Merchiston

Ian Muir, who coaches Hannah Darling, has been appointed as the first Director of Golf at the University of St Andrews. Picture: University of St Andrews

Ian Muir appointed as first director of golf at University of St Andrews

The castle features more than 500 pupil's names.

Teacher builds castle out of 500 pupils names

Sandy Carmichael was in the winning side against England six times

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Douglas Morrison made a significant contribution to Scottish agriculture

Scotsman Obituaries, Douglas Morrison, Scottish farmer

The front gates of Loretto School, Musselburgh, Scotland's oldest boarding school.

Teacher’s reference did not mention warning for touching students, inquiry told

Loretto head Dr Graham Hawley

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Loretto School, Musselburgh

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Loretto School, Musselburgh

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The school's ethos has always emphasised the balanced development of the mind, body and spirit of its 600 pupils

Ad Feature Musselburgh's magnificent Loretto School opens its doors

The school's ethos has always emphasised the balanced development of the mind, body and spirit of its 600 pupils

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The theft happened in the grounds of Loretto School.

Car stolen from grounds of Loretto School

Ayrton Senna with pupil Daniel Davidson at Loretto School in Musselburgh in 1991.

When Ayrton Senna visted Musselburgh to pay tribute to Jim Clark

Jason White at launch of new charity Sporting Start. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Jason White hopes new charity can tap in to power of sport

Former Scotland captain
Jason White is moving into teaching. Picture: Craig Watson/SNS

Ex-Scotland captain Jason White joins Loretto School

Loretto School is rated as among the best schools in the country. Pic: Tony Marsh

Give more freedom to state schools, says top Headmaster

Lou Tan gets dream invitation to play in pro tournament

Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance in the swing at Loretto Schools golf centre. Picture: Gordon Fraser

Torrance: New golf centre ‘could mould new McIlroy’

David McMurray was a force for change at the established schools he led as headmaster

Obituary: David Bruce McMurray, headmaster of Loretto School, Musselburgh

John Houston: Caring and jovial Kirkcudbrightshire farmer who was a dog and stick man at heart

Obituary: John Bryson Houston, farmer

Gemma Jones and youngsters Evie Brassington and Roddy Gilkison in Teacup Travels. Picture: contributed

Teacup Travels: Edinburgh Kids TV show to start

Archibald Buchanan-Dunlop. Picture: comp

Christmas truce hero honoured by school

Edinburgh Academy was among the schools allowed the keep their charitable status. Picture: Andrew Stuart/TSPL

Private schools keep charitable status after probe

Loretto School is to encourage pupils from lower income families. Picture: TSPL

Loretto School to attract lower income pupils

Private schools, such as Loretto, stand accused of providing too few full bursaries for children from poorer backgrounds. Picture: David Moir

Private schools ‘must do more’ for poor pupils

Loretto School risks losing its charitable status over access. Picture: TSPL

Loretto School charity status at risk over access

Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Rugby: Regional academy names new intake

Schools fencing: 11-year-old Scot wins silver

Loretto School cruise to U18 Sevens title

Headmaster to take leave of Loretto

Loretto School head ‘nobly’ resigns

Loretto School phone app gives updates on children

Charges against Loretto exchange student dropped

Rebecca’s on song again

Headteacher says university favours state school pupils

Loretto pupils talk the talk to capture title

Australian student charged with raping pupil at boarding school
AN AUSTRALIAN exchange student has been charged with raping a fellow pupil at Scotland’s oldest boarding school.

Loretto director Moore than happy with MP’s lecture

Should our private schools lose their charitable status?

School date for Proms star

Talk of the Town: Oh go on, go on, go on and sue me

Private school boasts pupil record

Rugby: Regional academy chance for 27 youngsters

App’s perfect grammar tool

Schools, shops and parks under water as torrential downpour causes floods chaos

Equestrian rider Jill shows up well with successful run

Maths prizes add up for pupil

Make a splash for lifeboats

MP Moore to give lecture

Fund chief in £900k charity bid

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