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But a Crown Office spokesman said there are -currently no proceedings following the probe at the school whose motto is Ready Ay Ready. By James Rainy Brown, 75, who had taught for 52 years at Edinburgh's Merchiston Castle School, hanged himself at his home after being told of the inquiry into his alleged actions. A boarding and day school for boys aged 7-18, 2019 Merchiston. Merchiston International School (MIS) in Shenzhen is the first overseas campus of Merchiston Castle School, a top-ranked independent school located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK with a glorious history of over 188 years. Early January to mid/late March with a 1 week mid-term break in February. 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It is what makes for meaningful and connected conversations. "The appropriate school records have been made available to the investigating officers and we are committed to co-operating fully in support of their inquiries. Now, Cruden has been called to give evidence at the ongoing and wide-ranging Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, with the hearings restarting next week. [13], In 2021 at the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, the lawyer representing Merchiston said there was at least one member of the staff where the warning signs were missed. Sponsored James. Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, 2023 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, Trucker fighting for his life after lorry went up in flames as he slept inside, Scots student who plunged 30ft from Ibiza balcony is still in intensive care, Haunting images show mysterious Scots caravan park abandoned by locals. ', Speaking today to the panel, Mr Lucas said: 'I admit to making the comments - I do not think that I am unfit to teach.'. Merchiston Castle School. Fettes College told the inquiry two former members of staff who had admitted sexual abuse had been required to leave the school and it had failed to prevent "peer to peer bullying. ', 'James' death has come as a tremendous blow to the entire school population.'. Something went wrong, please try again later. Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. The school was his life and his lifelong commitment to it belonged to another age. It offers student living arrangements along with a British education. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 2023 BBC. It is so unfair that it should happen to a man who dedicated his entire life to teaching and helping generations of children. Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our daily Criminal Record newsletter. The GTCS said their panels consider a range of evidence including the risk of vulnerable witnesses being identified when taking the decision to hold any hearing in private. The big striker was at his best and Beale is delighted to have him fit and firing again. Our Merchiston Sports Desk reports on the MCS V Dollar Academy rugby fixture last weekend. "The school profoundly regrets and sincerely apologises for the fact that such experiences were endured by some pupils," he said. Merchiston Castle School Visit an open event About Order a Prospectus Welcome to Merchiston School Structure At A Glance School Leadership History & Traditions Community Explore Our Grounds Alumni Success Stories Edinburgh, Scotland Links with Girls Schools News Centre Merchiston International Outreach / Community benefit Join Our Team ', Mr Rainy Brown was a popular figure at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh where he taught for 52 years. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. "The welfare and safety of our pupils is the central, over-riding priority at Merchiston and our safeguarding and child protection policies are robust, comprehensive and fully compliant with current Scottish legislation. Location: Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH13 0PU Website: merchiston.co.uk Head: Jonathan Anderson, BA, since 2018, previously Deputy Head at Worksop College Pupils: 400 boys: 140 day, 260 boarding Ages: 13-18 Term fees: Day: 8,680; boarding: 11,960 Oxbridge: 3% Admission: CE or school's own exam and previous school's report 'We are 100 per cent confident that, when the police have finished their work, his name will be cleared - but that won't bring him back and we miss him terribly.'. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Mr Hamilton acknowledged that the school had failed to prevent the abuse of power by individuals within the Morrison's community. 6 of 167 7 of 167 17. Merchiston is a boys' school in Scotland offering the English curriculum, and has a global, outward-looking dimension. The company, based in Drumchapel, has reportedly ceased all trading with its annual results currently overdue by more than two months. Merchiston is the only boys' independent boarding and day school in Scotland offering the English curriculum, and has a global, outward-looking dimension. Merchiston International School (MIS) in Shenzhen is the first overseas campus of Merchiston Castle School, a top-ranked independent school located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK with a glorious history of over 188 years. Police Scotland confirmed they have been carrying out inquiries into the claims at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. Your son will thrive because he is known, understood, valued, and supported in everything he does. It has been described by the UK Boarding Schools website as being one of the UK's leading independent schools due to its "balanced curriculum, excellent pastoral care and a high A level pass rate". Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. The latest phase of the investigation looks at allegations of abuse at Merchiston Castle School, which is one of the most exclusive schools in Scotland. A spokeswoman said: In our experience, we have seen the benefits of naming an alleged offender of a sexual offence as it allows other people whove witnessed this teachers behaviour and other victims to come forward and inform the police. The 34-year-old woman was thrown out of the profession following a police probe at all-boys Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh. A Scottish private school teacher is facing being struck off after slamming Ruth Davidson for having a 'fatherless child'. In our experience we have seen the benefits of naming an alleged offender of a sexual offence. A spokesman for Mr Brown's family said: 'This is simply a tragedy. Last night, as fury erupted over the identity of the teacher being kept a secret, the schools headmaster told of his regret over the incidents, which happened in 2014 and 2015. It was the home of John Napier, the 8th Laird of Merchiston and the inventor of logarithms, who was born there in 1550. Funded by the Ministry of Defence, Queen Victoria School in Dunblane was founded in 1905 for children of services personnel. 'as a reasonable and properly informed member of the public, having regard to the content of your statements, would conclude that you were intolerant of and prejudiced against same sex parents and would discriminate against them and their children in the course of your duties as a teacher. Lady Smith is chairing the inquiry into historic child abuse in Scotland which is looking at schools and care homes across the country. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 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"This may be unlikely if the name of the teacher and/or school is not publicised. 80 percent of the teaching staff are from the United Kingdom.[16]. The Merchistonian Football Club for former pupils of the School was a founding member of the Scottish Rugby Union and was involved in the very first rugby international,[7] supplying three players. Mr Brown was called 'an outstanding teacher and academic, sports coach, outdoors enthusiast, housemaster and tutor and leaves an indelible mark across so many aspects of the history of this place'.