News
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Primary pupils learn to save a life
This week, our Primary 3, 4 and 5 pupils have learnt valuable CPR skills with the help of Save a Life for Scotland (SALFS)
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Sir Anthony Seldon gives aptly timed political lecture
This year’s Caritas Lecture was aptly timed, given the current turbulent nature of British politics.
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GWC swimmers win 73 medals at Edinburgh and Midlothian School Swim
GWC swimmers won a grand total of 73 medals at this year's Edinburgh and Midlothian Swimming Championships at Ainslie Park leisure centre.
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George Watson's College shortlisted for TES Independent-state school partnership award
We are delighted to announce that George Watson’s College has been shortlisted for the Independent-state school partnership award in the 2020 TES Independent School Awards for its role in the Swire Chinese Language Centre Edinburgh
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George Watson's College marks the 100th Armistice Day
George Watson’s College has marked the 100th Armistice Day since the end of World War One, commemorating the 810 Watsonians who lost their lives during the conflicts of the 20th Century.
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Pipeband success at world drumming championships
George Watson’s College Pipes & Drums enjoyed an extremely successful day at the World Solo Drumming & International Solo Tenor Drumming competition which took place at Glasgow Caledonian University in October.
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Our Application deadline is just a week away
Applications for Preschool to S6 for Session 2020/21 will close on Friday 15th November.
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What to Expect From Our Open Morning
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our Open Morning on Saturday 5 October 2019.
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Caritas Lecture 2019: 300 Years of British Prime Ministers
This year’s Caritas Lecture will take place on Tuesday 29 October. We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker will be Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Buckingham (and former Master of Wellington College).
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GWC Pipes & Drums Report for 2018/2019
Our school captain, Pheobe Fogarty, writes the GWC Pipes & Drums Report for 2018/2019
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George Watson's College named in top ten value independent schools
We are delighted to announce that, once again, our school has been named in the top ten best value independent schools in the UK by The Telegraph.
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Partnership between GWC and Castlebrae Challenges Perceptions of Independent Schools
Written and presented by Scottish rapper, journalist and social commentator Darren ‘Loki’ McGarvey, the new series Darren McGarvey’s Scotland explores our unique partnership Castlebrae which has enabled pupils to access Mandarin Chinese language learning.