A Leading Boarding School in Scotland

Loretto is one of Scotland's leading independent private boarding schools.

Set in 85 acres of leafy campus just outside Edinburgh, Loretto is a distinguished boarding school, with boarding and day pupils, set in the heart of Scotland. This Scottish independent school provides an all-round education for just over 530 boys and girls aged 3-18.

The School is made up of two parts - the Junior School ('The Nippers') for children aged 3-12 (Headmaster, Philip Meadows) and the Senior School for those aged 12 and over (Headmaster, Peter Hogan).

Loretto is well known for its relaxed family atmosphere, traditional values and emphasis on the development of the whole person, mind, body and spirit, ­ through academic study, the arts, extra-curricular and sporting activities. The School is acknowledged as a centre of excellence for its music, drama and art.

The Loretto Golf Academy is one of the leading golf schools in the independent schools market and attracts many talented golfers from around the world.