# Merchiston Castle School - Survivor Research Hub > For survivors, researchers, journalists, lawyers, and activists ## Pages - [SURVIVOR LEGAL RESOURCES](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/survivor-legal-resources/) - [GETTING THERAPEUTIC HELP](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/getting-therapeutic-help/) - [SURVIVOR SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/survivor-support-organisations/) - [REPORTING ABUSE](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/reporting-abuse/) - [RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/recommended-background/) - [MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL - RESPONSES TO SCAI'S SECTION 21 NOTICE (28 APRIL 2017)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-castle-school-responses-to-scais-section-21-notice/) - [MAGAZINES & NEWSLETTERS: EXTRACTS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/magazines-and-newsletters-extracts/) - [Merchiston Castle School Register (1974-1993) - Staff section [PDF]](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/books-merchiston-castle-school-registers/merchiston-castle-school-register-1974-1993-staff-section-pdf/) - [BOOKS: MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL REGISTERS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/books-merchiston-castle-school-registers/) - [MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/) - [MERCHISTON HEARINGS - SCAI TRANSCRIPTS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/) - [MERCHISTON INSPECTORS - SCAI WITNESS STATEMENTS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-inspectors-scai-witness-statements/) - [YOUR MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/your-message-has-been-sent/) - [SECURE EVIDENCE UPLOAD CONFIRMED!](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/secure-evidence-upload-confirmed/) - [SECURE EVIDENCE UPLOAD](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/secure-evidence-upload/) - [APPLY TO JOIN THE FORUM](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/apply/) - [MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL SURVIVORS' FORUM](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/forum/) - [MERCHISTON STAFF - SCAI WITNESS STATEMENTS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/) - [SCOTTISH CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY (SCAI) DOCUMENTS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/) - [MERCHISTON PUPILS - SCAI WITNESS STATEMENTS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/) - [HOME](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/) - [DOCUMENTS LIBRARY](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/) - [RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/) - [CONTACT](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/contact/) - [FAQ](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/faq/) - [Pupils: Andrew (PVF) – SCAI Witness Statement (15 May 2025)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-andrew-pvf-scai-witness-statement-15-may-2025/) - [BY TOPIC](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/by-topic/) - [Pupils: Muir (IXZ) – SCAI Witness Statement (7 November 2023)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-muir-ixz-scai-witness-statement-7-november-2023/) - [Pupils: Vincent (ISH) – SCAI Witness Statement (30 March 2023)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-vincent-ish-scai-witness-statement-30-march-2023/) - [Assistant Masters: Edward (CDX) – SCAI Witness Statement (22 December 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-edward-cdx-scai-witness-statement-22-december-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School - SCAI Hearing Transcript - Day 217 (30 March 2021)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-217-30-march-2021/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 272 (4 February 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-272-4-february-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 271 (27 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-271-27-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 270 (26 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-270-26-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 269 (25 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-269-25-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Gareth Baird – SCAI Witness Statement (24 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/merchiston-board-of-governors-chairs-gareth-baird-scai-witness-statement-24-january-2022/) - [Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson – SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/headmasters-jonathan-anderson-scai-witness-statement-17-november-2020/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 268 (21 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-268-21-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 267 (20 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-267-20-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 266 (19 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-266-19-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 265 (18 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-265-18-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School – SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 264 (13 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-264-13-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School - SCAI Hearing Transcript - Day 263 (12 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-263-12-january-2022/) - [Merchiston Castle School - SCAI Hearing Transcript - Day 262 (11 January 2022)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-262-11-january-2022/) - [Pupils: James (BLQ) – SCAI Witness Statement (10 August 2021)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-james-blq-scai-witness-statement-10-august-2021/) - [Assistant Masters: Nicola (DFX) – SCAI Witness Statement (8 May 2021)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-nicola-dfx-scai-witness-statement-8-may-2021/) - [Assistant Masters: Jane (QTL) – SCAI Witness Statement (15 March 2021)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-jane-qtl-scai-witness-statement-15-march-2021/) - [Assistant Masters: Nicholas Diver – SCAI Witness Statement (10 March 2021)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-nicholas-diver-scai-witness-statement-10-march-2021/) - [Assistant Masters: Glenn (QZA) – SCAI Witness Statement (11 December 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-glenn-qza-scai-witness-statement-11-december-2020/) - [Pupils: Ian (FPU) – SCAI Witness Statement (7 December 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-ian-fpu-scai-witness-statement-7-december-2020/) - [Assistant Masters: Peter Hall – SCAI Witness Statement (7 December 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-peter-hall-scai-witness-statement-7-december-2020/) - [Headmasters: David Spawforth - SCAI Witness Statement (4 December 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/headmasters-david-spawforth-scai-witness-statement-4-december-2020/) - [Parents: Diane (KJV) – SCAI Witness Statement (26 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/parents-diane-kjv-scai-witness-statement-26-november-2020/) - [Assistant Masters: Maria Prini-Garcia – SCAI Witness Statement (25 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-maria-prini-garcia-scai-witness-statement-25-november-2020/) - [Inspectors: Marion Crawford – SCAI Witness Statement (25 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-inspectors-scai-witness-statements/inspectors-marion-crawford-scai-witness-statement-25-november-2020/) - [Pupils: John Crawford (HYD) – SCAI Witness Statement (24 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-john-crawford-hyd-scai-witness-statement-24-november-2020/) - [Headmasters: Andrew Hunter - SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/headmasters-andrew-hunter-scai-witness-statement-17-november-2020/) - [Assistant Masters: Robert (QZL) – SCAI Witness Statement (9 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-robert-qzl-scai-witness-statement-9-november-2020/) - [Assistant Masters: James (CDR) – SCAI Witness Statement (6 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/pupils-james-cdr-scai-witness-statement-6-november-2020/) - [Assistant Masters: Marion Muetzelfeldt – SCAI Witness Statement (4 November 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-marion-muetzelfeldt-scai-witness-statement-4-november-2020/) - [Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden – SCAI Witness Statement (27 October 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-gordon-cruden-scai-witness-statement-27-october-2020/) - [Assistant Masters: Stephen Campbell – SCAI Witness Statement (3 September 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-stephen-campbell-scai-witness-statement-3-september-2020/) - [Pupils: Gerald (BRG) – SCAI Witness Statement (1 September 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-gerald-brg-scai-witness-statement-1-september-2020/) - [Inspectors: Iain Lamb – SCAI Witness Statement (14 July 2020)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-inspectors-scai-witness-statements/inspectors-iain-lamb-scai-witness-statement-14-july-2020/) - [Pupils: Jack (CCZ) – SCAI Witness Statement (25 October 2018)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-jack-ccz-scai-witness-statement-25-october-2018/) - [Pupils: Mark (CCY) - SCAI Witness Statement (11 September 2018)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-mark-ccy-scai-witness-statement-11-september-2018/) - [Parents: Catherine (FHS) – SCAI Witness Statement (7 November 2017)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/parents-catherine-fhs-scai-witness-statement-7-november-2017/) - [Pupils: Graham (CCL) – SCAI Witness Statement (26 October 2017)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-graham-ccl-scai-witness-statement-26-october-2017/) - [Pupils: Craig (CCB) – SCAI Witness Statement (11 October 2017)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-craig-ccb-scai-witness-statement-11-october-2017/) - [Pupils: John (CCG) – SCAI Witness Statement (20 June 2017)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-john-ccg-scai-witness-statement-20-june-2017/) - [Merchiston Castle School Section 21 Response — Part D Appendices](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-castle-school-responses-to-scais-section-21-notice/merchiston-castle-school-section-21-response-part-d-appendices/) - [Merchiston Castle School Section 21 Response — Part D](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-castle-school-responses-to-scais-section-21-notice/merchiston-castle-school-section-21-response-part-d/) - [Merchiston Castle School Section 21 Response — Part C Appendices](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-castle-school-responses-to-scais-section-21-notice/merchiston-castle-school-section-21-response-part-c-appendices/) - [Merchiston Castle School Section 21 Response — Part C](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-castle-school-responses-to-scais-section-21-notice/merchiston-castle-school-section-21-response-part-c/) - [Merchiston Castle School Section 21 Response — Parts A-B](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-castle-school-responses-to-scais-section-21-notice/merchiston-castle-school-section-21-response-parts-a-b/) - [Pupils: William (CBM) – SCAI Witness Statement (28 March 2017)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-william-cbm-scai-witness-statement-28-march-2017/) - [Parents: Jenny (FWQ) – SCAI Witness Statement (28 February 2017)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/parents-jenny-fwq-scai-witness-statement-28-february-2017/) - [Pupils: Unknown Name – SCAI Witness Statement (2 April 2015)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-unknown-name-scai-witness-statement-2-april-2015/) - [2012 Merchistonian Club Magazine - JRB Bursary](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/magazines-and-newsletters-extracts/2012-merchistonian-club-magazine-jrb-bursary/) - [Merchiston Castle School Register (1974-1993) – Staff section [Text]](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/books-merchiston-castle-school-registers/merchiston-castle-school-register-1974-1993-staff-section-text/) - [Merchiston Castle School Register (1833-1962)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/books-merchiston-castle-school-registers/merchiston-castle-school-register-1833-1962/) - [Merchiston Castle School Register (1833-1903)](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/books-merchiston-castle-school-registers/merchiston-castle-school-register-1833-1903/) ## Posts - [Exclusive: Father of boy bound by cable ties speaks out after teacher walks free](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2026/07/04/exclusive-father-of-boy-bound-by-cable-ties-speaks-out-after-teacher-walks-free/) - [Exclusive: Head of Scotland's last all-boys school: 'Teach young men vulnerability' to counter manosphere](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2026/04/05/exclusive-head-of-scotlands-last-all-boys-school-teach-young-men-vulnerability-to-counter-manosphere/) - [Boarding school ‘protected abusers’ for six decades, inquiry concludes](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/boarding-school-protected-abusers-for-six-decades-inquiry-concludes/) - [Private school protected abusers for decades—inquiry](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/private-school-protected-abusers-for-decades-inquiry/) - ['Dreadful abuse' at boarding school for boys 'normalised for generations'](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/dreadful-abuse-at-boarding-school-for-boys-normalised-for-generations/) - [Case Study no. 9: Volume 5: The provision of residential care in boarding schools for children at Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, between 1930 and 2021](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/case-study-no-9-volume-5-the-provision-of-residential-care-in-boarding-schools-for-children-at-merchiston-castle-school-edinburgh-between-1930-and-2021/) - [SCAI Boarding Schools case study - Merchiston findings video](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/scai-boarding-schools-case-study-merchiston-findings-video/) - [Abuse survivors urge Swinney to remove inquiry judge](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2024/11/26/abuse-survivors-urge-swinney-to-remove-inquiry-judge/) - [Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry judge had no power to ban media, court rules](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/02/23/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-judge-had-no-power-to-ban-media-court-rules/) - [Boarding school head regrets failings over abuse](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/01/27/boarding-school-head-regrets-failings-over-abuse/) - [School let teacher accused of abuse stay for 15 years](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/01/26/school-let-teacher-accused-of-abuse-stay-for-15-years/) - [Abuse at top school ‘like Lord of the Flies’](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/01/15/abuse-at-top-school-like-lord-of-the-flies/) - [ABUSE CLAIMS: Scots primary schools accused of ‘rape culture’ on Everyone’s Invited as survivors speak out](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/07/30/abuse-claims-scots-primary-schools-accused-of-rape-culture-on-everyones-invited-as-survivors-speak-out/) - [Inquiry judge right to issue media ban, court rules](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/04/01/inquiry-judge-right-to-issue-media-ban-court-rules/) - [Predatory culture is an issue not just for boys, says Merchiston Castle School head](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/03/31/predatory-culture-is-an-issue-not-just-for-boys-says-merchiston-castle-school-head/) - [Headteacher of £35,000-a-year Merchiston Castle in Edinburgh tells child sex abuse inquiry it's not fair to blame all-boys' schools for 'predatory culture' among young men](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/03/30/headteacher-of-35000-a-year-merchiston-castle-in-edinburgh-tells-child-sex-abuse-inquiry-its-not-fair-to-blame-all-boys-schools-for-predatory-culture-among-young-men/) - [Scottish private schools apologise to former pupils abused in their care](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/03/16/scottish-private-schools-apologise-to-former-pupils-abused-in-their-care/) - [Inquiry judge right to issue media ban, Court of Session hears](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/01/27/inquiry-judge-right-to-issue-media-ban-court-of-session-hears/) - [Inquiry judge's media ban 'unlawful', Court of Session hears](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/01/26/inquiry-judges-media-ban-unlawful-court-of-session-hears/) - [Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry - boarding schools appeal video](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2020/01/21/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-boarding-schools-appeal-video/) - [Boarding schools become next focus of Scottish Abuse Inquiry](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2019/07/26/boarding-schools-become-next-focus-of-scottish-abuse-inquiry/) - [Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry - 2018 TV advert](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2018/11/06/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-2018-tv-advert/) - [Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Phase 6 announcement: Residential child care provision at boarding schools](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2018/06/26/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-hearings-phase-6-announcement-residential-child-care-provision-at-boarding-schools/) - [Merchiston teacher who slept with students 'should be named'](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/15/merchiston-teacher-who-slept-with-students-should-be-named/) - [Secrecy row as teacher agrees to be struck off over sex with boys at residential school](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/02/secrecy-row-as-teacher-agrees-to-be-struck-off-over-sex-with-boys-at-residential-school/) - [Fury as identity of teacher who had sex with pupils at posh Edinburgh boarding school is kept secret](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/01/fury-as-identity-of-teacher-who-had-sex-with-pupils-at-posh-edinburgh-boarding-school-is-kept-secret/) - [Woman teacher struck off for sex with boys at £29k-a-year school](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/01/woman-teacher-struck-off-for-sex-with-boys-at-29k-a-year-school/) - [Teacher, 34, sexually abused teenage boys at Edinburgh private school](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/01/teacher-34-sexually-abused-teenage-boys-at-edinburgh-private-school/) - [Fury over sex case teacher's secret hearing](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/05/31/fury-over-sex-case-teachers-secret-hearing/) - [Further problems for child abuse inquiry as third member resigns](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/02/21/further-problems-for-child-abuse-inquiry-as-third-member-resigns/) - [Top schools in abuse inquiry](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/02/01/top-schools-in-abuse-inquiry/) - [Fettes, Gordonstoun, Loretto and Merchiston Castle named among schools being probed in national child abuse inquiry](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/01/31/fettes-gordonstoun-loretto-and-merchiston-castle-named-among-schools-being-probed-in-national-child-abuse-inquiry/) - [Two top public schools attended by Prince Charles and Tony Blair are investigated as part of major inquiry into child abuse ](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/01/31/two-top-public-schools-attended-by-prince-charles-and-tony-blair-are-investigated-as-part-of-major-inquiry-into-child-abuse/) - [Staff Leavers: Gordon Cruden](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/09/01/staff-leavers-gordon-cruden/) - [Ian Balfour Paul obituary](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/08/27/ian-balfour-paul-obituary/) - [Group for survivors of child abuse slams sheriff's "disgusting" decision on indecent exposure case for teacher](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/02/21/group-for-survivors-of-child-abuse-slams-sheriffs-disgusting-decision-on-indecent-exposure-case-for-teacher/) - [Teacher found guilty of indecent exposure at top private school in Edinburgh gets absolute discharge and is still in classroom](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/02/20/teacher-found-guilty-of-indecent-exposure-at-top-private-school-in-edinburgh-gets-absolute-discharge-and-is-still-in-classroom/) - [Police Scotland probe claims female teacher abused pupils at elite private school](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2015/10/18/police-scotland-probe-claims-female-teacher-abused-pupils-at-elite-private-school/) - [Two men charged over Merchiston Castle School abuse](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2015/06/14/two-men-charged-over-merchiston-castle-school-abuse/) - [Two ex-staff charged amid abuse probe at top private school](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2015/06/13/two-ex-staff-charged-amid-abuse-probe-at-top-private-school/) - [Teacher found hanged left £1 million to school](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/10/18/teacher-found-hanged-left-1-million-to-school/) - [Obituary: James Rainy Brown, school master](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/08/28/obituary-james-rainy-brown-school-master/) - [James [Rainy] BROWN Obituary](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/05/08/james-brown-obituary/) - [The Merchistonian Club: James Rainy Brown death notice](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/04/30/the-merchistonian-clubs-post-james-rainy-brown/) - [Obituary: Ian Balfour Paul](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/28/obituaries-ian-balfour-paul-2/) - [Obituary: Ian Balfour-Paul](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/12/obituaries-ian-balfour-paul/) - [Obituary: Ian Balfour Paul, 94, former school master](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/08/obituary-ian-balfour-paul-94-former-school-master/) - [Obituary: Ian Balfour Paul, MC](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/01/obituary-ian-balfour-paul-mc/) - [Ian Balfour Paul Obituary](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/06/18/ian-balfour-paul-obituary-2/) - [Charity status of private schools under threat](https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2008/10/29/charity-status-of-private-schools-under-threat/) # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2026-08-03 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/survivor-legal-resources/ - Published: 2026-08-02 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/getting-therapeutic-help/ - Published: 2026-08-02 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/survivor-support-organisations/ - Published: 2026-08-02 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/reporting-abuse/ - Published: 2026-08-02 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/recommended-background/ - Published: 2026-07-20 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/ - Published: 2026-07-20 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-inspectors-scai-witness-statements/ - Published: 2026-07-15 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/your-message-has-been-sent/ - Published: 2026-07-11 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/secure-evidence-upload-confirmed/ - Published: 2026-07-11 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/secure-evidence-upload/ - Published: 2026-07-10 - Modified: 2026-07-13 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/forum/ - Published: 2026-07-07 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/ - Published: 2026-07-07 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/ - Published: 2026-07-06 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/ - Published: 2026-07-01 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/ - Published: 2026-07-01 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/resources-for-survivors/ - Published: 2026-02-09 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/faq/ - Tags: Contact the Hub, Contact the Hub securely, Frequently-Asked Questions - Published: 2025-05-15 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-andrew-pvf-scai-witness-statement-15-may-2025/ - Published: 2025-04-21 - Modified: 2026-07-21 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/by-topic/ - Published: 2023-11-07 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-muir-ixz-scai-witness-statement-7-november-2023/ - Published: 2023-03-30 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-vincent-ish-scai-witness-statement-30-march-2023/ - Published: 2022-03-30 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-217-30-march-2021/ - Tags: Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 217 (30 March 2021), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-02-04 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-272-4-february-2022/ - Tags: Andrew Rait (Merchiston headhunter), Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Assistant Masters: Mervyn Preston, Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Horizontal Boarding System, John Edward (Director of SCIS), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Merchiston Pupils: "Gerald (BRG)", Merchiston Pupils: "James (CDR)", Merchiston Pupils: "John (CCG)", Merchiston Pupils: "John Crawford (HYD)":, Merchiston Pupils: "Mark (CCY)", Merchiston Solicitors: Paul Reid KC, Reg Woodward, SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 272 (4 February 2022), SCAI Hearings, Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS) - Published: 2022-01-27 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-271-27-january-2022/ - Tags: Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Gareth Baird, SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 271 (27 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-01-26 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-270-26-january-2022/ - Tags: Headmasters: Andrew Hunter – SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020), Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 270 (26 January 2022) - Published: 2022-01-25 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-269-25-january-2022/ - Tags: Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 269 (25 January 2022), SCAI Hearings, School Inspectors: Iain Lamb (Care Commission inspector), School Inspectors: Marion Crawford (member of the Care Inspectorate) - Published: 2022-01-24 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/merchiston-board-of-governors-chairs-gareth-baird-scai-witness-statement-24-january-2022/ - Published: 2022-01-21 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-268-21-january-2022/ - Tags: Assistant Masters: "Glenn (QZA)", Assistant Masters: "Jane (QTL)", Assistant Masters: Marion Muetzelfeldt, Assistant Masters: Peter Hall, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 268 (21 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-01-20 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-267-20-january-2022/ - Tags: Assistant Masters: "Laura (RCQ)", Assistant Masters: "Nicola (DFX)", Assistant Masters: "Robert (QZL)", Assistant Masters: Maria Victoria Prini-Garcia (1986-2016), Headmasters: David Spawforth (1981-1998), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Mrs. Robinson, SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 267 (20 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-01-19 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-266-19-january-2022/ - Tags: Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), Assistant Masters: Nicholas Diver, Assistant Masters: Stephen Campbell, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Merchiston Pupils: "James (CDR)", SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 266 (19 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-01-18 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-265-18-january-2022/ - Tags: Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Merchiston Parents: "Catherine (FHS)", Merchiston Parents: "Diane (KJV)", Merchiston Parents: "Jenny (FWQ)", Merchiston Pupils: "Craig (CCB)", Merchiston Pupils: "Edward (CDS)", Merchiston Pupils: "Ian (FPU)", SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 265 (18 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-01-13 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-264-13-january-2022/ - Tags: Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Merchiston Pupils: "John Crawford (HYD)":, Merchiston Pupils: "Mark (CCY)", Merchiston Pupils: "William (CBM)", SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 264 (13 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-01-12 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-263-12-january-2022/ - Tags: Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Merchiston Pupils: "Gerald (BRG)", Merchiston Pupils: "Graham (CCL)", Merchiston Pupils: "Jack (CCZ)", SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 263 (12 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2022-01-11 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-hearings-scai-transcripts/merchiston-castle-school-scai-hearing-transcript-day-262-11-january-2022/ - Tags: Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Merchiston Pupils: "James (BLQ)", Merchiston Pupils: "John (CCG)", SCAI Hearing Transcript – Day 262 (11 January 2022), SCAI Hearings - Published: 2021-08-10 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-james-blq-scai-witness-statement-10-august-2021/ - Published: 2021-05-08 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-nicola-dfx-scai-witness-statement-8-may-2021/ - Tags: Assistant Masters: "Laura (RCQ)", Assistant Masters: "Nicola (DFX)", Mrs. Robinson - Published: 2021-03-15 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-jane-qtl-scai-witness-statement-15-march-2021/ - Published: 2021-03-10 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-nicholas-diver-scai-witness-statement-10-march-2021/ - Published: 2020-12-11 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-glenn-qza-scai-witness-statement-11-december-2020/ - Published: 2020-12-07 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-ian-fpu-scai-witness-statement-7-december-2020/ - Published: 2020-12-04 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/headmasters-david-spawforth-scai-witness-statement-4-december-2020/ - Published: 2020-11-26 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/parents-diane-kjv-scai-witness-statement-26-november-2020/ - Published: 2020-11-25 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-maria-prini-garcia-scai-witness-statement-25-november-2020/ - Tags: Merchiston Child Protection Coordinators: Maria Victoria Prini-Garcia - Published: 2020-11-25 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-inspectors-scai-witness-statements/inspectors-marion-crawford-scai-witness-statement-25-november-2020/ - Published: 2020-11-24 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-john-crawford-hyd-scai-witness-statement-24-november-2020/ - Published: 2020-11-17 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/headmasters-andrew-hunter-scai-witness-statement-17-november-2020/ - Tags: Academic Leadership Team (ALT), Anderson Strathern (law firm), Andrew Rait (Merchiston headhunter), Anne Rickard (wife of housemaster Nigel Rickard), Assistant Housemasters/Residential Tutors, Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Assistant Masters: Kenneth Houston, Assistant Masters: Maria Victoria Prini-Garcia (1986-2016), Assistant Masters: Nigel Rickard, Attitudes: "I think that the boarding schools in England were more advanced than most boarding schools in Scotland", Attitudes: "Sporting achievement was the only relevant achievement", Attitudes: "We improved all our policies", Barbara Hunter (wife of headmaster Andrew Hunter), Boarding House Locks, Boarding House Tutors, Burser, Care Inspectorate, Castle Gates (the headmaster's house), Directors of Studies: John Begg, Disclosure Scotland (Scottish government agency), Edinburgh Local Education Authority (LEA), General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC), GTCS Registrars: Ken Muir, Headmaster's Forum, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter – SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020), Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), Headmasters: David Spawforth (1981-1998), Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), Her/His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE), HMC Courses, Housemothers, How Good is Our School (HGIOS), Hugh Monro (HMC Head), Insane Levels Of: Obsessively discussing developing school policies during a period in which documented abuse was rife, Insane Levels Of: School and Inspectorate back-scratching, Inspection Reports, Inspections, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), John Edward (Director of SCIS), Judith Sischy (Director of SCIS), Laidlaw House, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Charles Abram, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Gareth Baird, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Malcolm Gourlay, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Neil O. Kilpatrick, Merchiston Board of Governors Subcommittees: Education & Pastoral, Merchiston Board of Governors Subcommittees: Finance, Merchiston Board of Governors Subcommittees: General Purposes, Merchiston Board of Governors Subcommittees: Safeguarding and Child Protection, Merchiston Board of Governors: Dr Judith McClure (head teacher of St George's School for Girls), Merchiston Board of Governors: Mike Ridley, Merchiston Castle School Board of Governors, Merchiston Child Protection Coordinators: David Spawforth, Merchiston Child Protection Coordinators: Maria Victoria Prini-Garcia, Merchiston Child Protection Coordinators: Nigel Rickard, Merchiston Policies: Child Protection, Merchiston Policies: Co-educational, Merchiston Policies: Complaints Procedure, Merchiston Policies: Disciplinary Process for Dealing with Complaints and Allegations against Staff, Merchiston Policies: Discipline and Punishment of Pupils, Merchiston Policies: English vs. Scottish Curriculum, Merchiston Policies: Record Keeping, Merchiston Policies: Recruitment of staff, Merchiston Policies: Requirement for Qualifications, Merchiston Policies: Staff Appraisal, Merchiston Policies: Staff Promotion, Merchiston Policies: Training, Merchiston Policies: Whistleblowing, Merchiston Policies' Booklet, Merchiston Procedures: "School Targets", Merchiston Procedures: The Pupil Panel, Merchiston Terminology: Female Housemasters, Number of Pupils, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, Punishment: Corporal Punishment, Resistance from Staff, School Leadership Team, School Uniforms, SCIS Courses, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS), SHANARRI, Sharon Dow (Headmaster's Personal Assistant), Showering Facilities, Sports, Staff families living on school grounds, The Registrar for Independent Schools, Yvonne Spawforth (wife of headmaster David Spawforth) - Published: 2020-11-09 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-robert-qzl-scai-witness-statement-9-november-2020/ - Published: 2020-11-04 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-marion-muetzelfeldt-scai-witness-statement-4-november-2020/ - Published: 2020-10-27 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-gordon-cruden-scai-witness-statement-27-october-2020/ - Tags: Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985) - Published: 2020-09-03 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-staff-scai-witness-statements/assistant-masters-stephen-campbell-scai-witness-statement-3-september-2020/ - Published: 2020-09-01 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-gerald-brg-scai-witness-statement-1-september-2020/ - Published: 2020-07-14 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-inspectors-scai-witness-statements/inspectors-iain-lamb-scai-witness-statement-14-july-2020/ - Published: 2018-10-25 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-jack-ccz-scai-witness-statement-25-october-2018/ - Published: 2018-09-11 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-mark-ccy-scai-witness-statement-11-september-2018/ - Tags: 1st year of A-Levels), 1st year of O-Levels), 1st year of school), 2nd year of A-Levels), 2nd year of O-Levels), A-Levels, Aitken & Niven (official school uniform suppliers), Assistant Master: Ian Balfour Paul, Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Attitudes: Acceptance of Bullying, Attitudes: Aggression, Attitudes: Arrogance, Attitudes: Birthdays, Attitudes: Elitism, Attitudes: Misogyny, Bullying, Bullying: "Lord of the Flies" culture, Bullying: Hanging by Underpants, Bullying: Naked Humiliation, Church, Colington Woods, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Concealed from Parents, Cricket, Day Boys, Dormitories, Fagging, Family in Glasgow, Father in Navy, Fights between pupils, Gibraltar, Headmasters: David Spawforth (1981-1998), Ian Balfour Paul's Pringle House-adjacent cottage, Idealistic view of boarding school, International Student Experience, Medical Matron, Merchiston Pupils: "Mark (CCY)", O-Levels, Orraman), Parents having problems, Power Dynamics, pre-O-Levels), Prefects, Pringle House Matron, Pringle Meals, Problems after school: Alcohol, Problems after school: Temper, Punishment: Beating on Naked Bottom, Punishment: Beating with Slipper, Punishment: Beating with Tawse, Punishment: Being Gated, Punishment: Blue Papers, Punishment: Naked Ice Baths, Punishment: Uniforms, Queen Elizabeth II visit (28 June 1983), Rogerson East boarding house (Upper V Form, Rogerson West boarding house (Lower VI, Rugby, School Food, School Uniforms, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: Naked Massage, Sleeping with House Matron, Sports, Teacher Creepers, The 1st XV, The Top Table (in the Dining Hall), Tuesday & Thursday afternoons off - Published: 2017-11-07 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/parents-catherine-fhs-scai-witness-statement-7-november-2017/ - Published: 2017-10-26 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-graham-ccl-scai-witness-statement-26-october-2017/ - Published: 2017-10-11 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-craig-ccb-scai-witness-statement-11-october-2017/ - Published: 2017-06-20 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-john-ccg-scai-witness-statement-20-june-2017/ - Published: 2017-03-28 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-william-cbm-scai-witness-statement-28-march-2017/ - Published: 2017-02-28 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/parents-jenny-fwq-scai-witness-statement-28-february-2017/ - Published: 2015-04-02 - Modified: 2026-07-20 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-scai-documents/merchiston-pupils-scai-witness-statements/pupils-unknown-name-scai-witness-statement-2-april-2015/ - Published: 1993-07-01 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/documents-library/merchiston-castle-school-publications/books-merchiston-castle-school-registers/merchiston-castle-school-register-1974-1993-staff-section-text/ ## Posts - Published: 2026-07-04 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2026/07/04/exclusive-father-of-boy-bound-by-cable-ties-speaks-out-after-teacher-walks-free/ - Categories: LEGAL CASES, MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: Richard Robin Greenwood (Chemistry Teacher), Edinburgh Sheriff Court, General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Journalists: Catriona Stewart, Legal Judgments: "Absolute Discharge", Media: The Scotsman, Merchiston Castle School spokesperson, Sheriff Peter McCormack - Published: 2026-04-05 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2026/04/05/exclusive-head-of-scotlands-last-all-boys-school-teach-young-men-vulnerability-to-counter-manosphere/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Andrew Tate, Attitudes: Misogyny, Case Study no. 9: Volume 5 — The provision of residential care in boarding schools for children at Merchiston Castle School — Edinburgh, Headmasters: Huw Jones (2025-present day), Journalists: Catriona Stewart, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Manosphere, Media: The Scotsman, Merchiston Attitudes: "Scotland's last all-boys school", Merchiston Policies: Social Media Use, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: Groping, Sexual Abuse: Indecent Exposure, Sexual Abuse: Voyeurism - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/boarding-school-protected-abusers-for-six-decades-inquiry-concludes/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Abuse: Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Assistant Masters: Mervyn Preston, Bullying, Gordonstoun School, Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Inspection Reports, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Journalists: Sarah Ward, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Loretto School, Media: The Independent, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Gareth Baird, Merchiston Policies: Child Protection, Merchiston Pupils: James Rainy Brown, Morrison's Academy, Queen Victoria School in Dunblaine, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: Sexual Assault - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/private-school-protected-abusers-for-decades-inquiry/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Assistant Masters: Mervyn Preston, Gordonstoun School, Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Inspection Reports, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Loretto School, Media: BBC News, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Gareth Baird, Merchiston Pupils: James Rainy Brown, Morrison's Academy, Queen Victoria School in Dunblaine, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/dreadful-abuse-at-boarding-school-for-boys-normalised-for-generations/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Abuse: Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Abuse: Inadequate Reporting, Assistant Masters: "Laura (RCQ)", Assistant Masters: "Nicola (DFX)", Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Assistant Masters: Mervyn Preston, Attitudes: "Sporting achievement was the only relevant achievement", Bullying, Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Inspection Reports, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: STV News, Merchiston Policies: Child Protection, Merchiston Pupils: James Rainy Brown, Mrs. Robinson, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: 'Lewd Practices', Sexual Abuse: Indecent Exposure, Sexual Abuse: Lewd and Inappropriate Comments, Sexual Abuse: Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse: Sexual Intercourse with Pupils, Sexual Abuse: Skinny Dipping, Sexual Abuse: Voyeurism - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/case-study-no-9-volume-5-the-provision-of-residential-care-in-boarding-schools-for-children-at-merchiston-castle-school-edinburgh-between-1930-and-2021/ - Categories: SCOTTISH CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Assistant Masters: Mervyn Preston, Case Study no. 9: Volume 5 — The provision of residential care in boarding schools for children at Merchiston Castle School — Edinburgh, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Mrs. Robinson, Reports, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2025/06/25/scai-boarding-schools-case-study-merchiston-findings-video/ - Categories: SCOTTISH CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY, VIDEO - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Assistant Masters: Mervyn Preston, Edinburgh, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Video - Published: 2024-11-26 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2024/11/26/abuse-survivors-urge-swinney-to-remove-inquiry-judge/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Catholic Orders: Benedictines, Catholic Orders: The Christian Brothers, Catholic Orders: The Marist Brothers, David Stock (Loretto School whistleblower), Edinburgh Academy, Fettes College, Giles Moffat (co-founder of Edinburgh Academy Survivors), Glenn Harrison (Queen Victoria School whistleblower), Gordonstoun School, Helen Holland (INCAS Chairperson), In Care Abuse Survivors Scotland (INCAS), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Loretto School, Media: BBC News, Morrison's Academy, Politicians: John Swinney, Queen Victoria School in Dunblaine, SCAI spokesperson, SCAI: Accusations of Bias, SCAI: Cost of Inquiry, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Scottish Government spokesperson, Simon Collins (INCAS solicitor), The Keil School in Dumbarton - Published: 2022-02-23 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/02/23/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-judge-had-no-power-to-ban-media-court-rules/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: John Halley (former lead junior counsel for the SCAI), Journalists: Andrew Picken, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: BBC News, SCAI spokesperson, SCAI: 2019 Employment Tribunal, SCAI: Media Ban, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), The Rt. Hon Lord Carloway (Scottish Supreme Courts judge) - Published: 2022-01-27 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/01/27/boarding-school-head-regrets-failings-over-abuse/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Attitudes: "I saw nothing", Care Inspectorate, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), James Rainy Brown £1 million bequest donation, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Journalists: Constance Kampfner, Media: The Times, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Gareth Baird, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, Problems after school: Scarred Forever, Punishment: Naked Ice Baths, SCAI Hearings, School doesn't hold memorial for James Rainy Brown, School Inspectors: Marion Crawford (member of the Care Inspectorate), School rejects James Rainy Brown bequest, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: Skinny Dipping - Published: 2022-01-26 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/01/26/school-let-teacher-accused-of-abuse-stay-for-15-years/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Abuse: Beatings, Andrew Brown QC (Council for the SCAI), Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Care Inspectorate, Care Inspectorate: Merchiston Unwillingness, Care Inspectorate: Unannounced Inspections, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), James Rainy Brown (suspension), James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: The Daily Mail, Punishment: Naked Ice Baths, School Inspectors: Iain Lamb (Care Commission inspector), School Inspectors: Marion Crawford (member of the Care Inspectorate), Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: Groping, Sexual Abuse: Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse: Skinny Dipping - Published: 2022-01-15 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2022/01/15/abuse-at-top-school-like-lord-of-the-flies/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Bullying, Bullying: "Lord of the Flies" culture, Bullying: Homophobia, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Merchiston Pupils: "John Crawford (HYD)":, Merchiston Pupils: "Mark (CCY)", Merchiston Pupils: "William (CBM)", School Fees, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: Naked Massage - Published: 2021-07-30 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/07/30/abuse-claims-scots-primary-schools-accused-of-rape-culture-on-everyones-invited-as-survivors-speak-out/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Attitudes: Rape Culture, Equally Safe at School pilot project, Everyone's Invited website, Joanne Smith (NSPCC Scotland policy and public affairs manager), Journalists: Paige Beresford, Media: The Sun, Oor Fierce Girls, Rape Crisis Scotland, Scottish Government spokesperson, Sexual Abuse: Groping, Sexual Abuse: Sexual Assault - Published: 2021-04-01 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/04/01/inquiry-judge-right-to-issue-media-ban-court-rules/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: John Halley (former lead junior counsel for the SCAI), Journalists: Andrew Picken, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: BBC News, SCAI: 2019 Employment Tribunal, SCAI: Media Ban, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), The Right Hon Lord Colin Boyd of Duncansby (Scottish Supreme Courts judge) - Published: 2021-03-31 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/03/31/predatory-culture-is-an-issue-not-just-for-boys-says-merchiston-castle-school-head/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Abuse: Emotional & Psychological Abuse, Andrew Brown QC (Council for the SCAI), Bullying, Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson – SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020), Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Journalists: Laura Paterson, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: The Times, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: 'Lewd Practices', Sexual Abuse: Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse: Voyeurism - Published: 2021-03-30 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/03/30/headteacher-of-35000-a-year-merchiston-castle-in-edinburgh-tells-child-sex-abuse-inquiry-its-not-fair-to-blame-all-boys-schools-for-predatory-culture-among-young-men/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Abuse: Inadequate Reporting, Andrew Brown QC (Council for the SCAI), Attitudes: 'Abusers are dead', Attitudes: 'Not fair' to single out boys-only schools, Boys-Only Schools, Bullying, Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson – SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020), Headmasters: Jonathan Anderson (2018-2025), Journalists: Bhvishya Patel, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: The Daily Mail, Merchiston Policies: Child Protection, SCAI Hearings, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Sexual Abuse: 'Lewd Practices', Sexual Abuse: Voyeurism - Published: 2021-03-16 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/03/16/scottish-private-schools-apologise-to-former-pupils-abused-in-their-care/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Angela Grahame QC (Loretto School solicitor), Duncan Hamilton (Morrison's Academy solicitor), Fettes College, Graham MacIver (Queen Victoria School solicitor), Jonathan Brodie QC (Fettes solicitor), Loretto School, Media: BBC News, Merchiston Solicitors: Paul Reid KC, Morrison's Academy, Queen Victoria School in Dunblaine, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) - Published: 2021-01-27 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/01/27/inquiry-judge-right-to-issue-media-ban-court-of-session-hears/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: John Halley (former lead junior counsel for the SCAI), Journalists: Andrew Picken, Kenneth McBrearty QC (BBC solicitor), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: BBC News, Roddy Dunlop QC (SCAI solicitor), SCAI: 2019 Employment Tribunal, SCAI: Media Ban, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), The Right Hon Lord Colin Boyd of Duncansby (Scottish Supreme Courts judge) - Published: 2021-01-26 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2021/01/26/inquiry-judges-media-ban-unlawful-court-of-session-hears/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: John Halley (former lead junior counsel for the SCAI), Journalists: Andrew Picken, Kenneth McBrearty QC (BBC solicitor), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: BBC News, Roddy Dunlop QC (SCAI solicitor), SCAI: 2019 Employment Tribunal, SCAI: Media Ban, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), The Right Hon Lord Colin Boyd of Duncansby (Scottish Supreme Courts judge) - Published: 2020-01-21 - Modified: 2026-07-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2020/01/21/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-boarding-schools-appeal-video/ - Categories: SCOTTISH CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY, VIDEO - Tags: Fettes College, Gordonstoun School, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Loretto School, Morrison's Academy, Queen Victoria School in Dunblaine, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), The Keil School in Dumbarton, Video - Published: 2019-07-26 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2019/07/26/boarding-schools-become-next-focus-of-scottish-abuse-inquiry/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Fettes College, Gordonstoun School, John Edward (Director of SCIS), Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Loretto School, Media: BBC News, Morrison's Academy, Queen Victoria School in Dunblaine, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS), The Keil School in Dumbarton - Published: 2018-11-06 - Modified: 2026-07-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2018/11/06/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-2018-tv-advert/ - Categories: SCOTTISH CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY, VIDEO - Tags: Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Video - Published: 2018-06-26 - Modified: 2026-07-21 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2018/06/26/scottish-child-abuse-inquiry-hearings-phase-6-announcement-residential-child-care-provision-at-boarding-schools/ - Categories: SCOTTISH CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY - Tags: Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), SCAI Hearings, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) - Published: 2017-06-15 - Modified: 2026-07-26 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/15/merchiston-teacher-who-slept-with-students-should-be-named/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: "Laura (RCQ)", Assistant Masters: "Nicola (DFX)", Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Crown Office refuses to prosecute, General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Gillian Sim (lawyer for the GTCS), GTCS Proceedings: Private & Anonymous Hearings, Ian Bryce (lawyer), Media: The Edinburgh Evening News, Mrs. Robinson, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations - Published: 2017-06-02 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/02/secrecy-row-as-teacher-agrees-to-be-struck-off-over-sex-with-boys-at-residential-school/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Bloxham School in North Oxfordshire (subsequent employer of Gordon Cruden), Care Inspectorate, Deadline News Agency, Education Scotland quango, Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), Educational Institute of Scotland spokesperson, Facebook group: 'Organized Bullying', General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), GTCS Proceedings: 'Fitness to Teach' Panels, GTCS Proceedings: Private & Anonymous Hearings, GTCS spokesperson, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Legal Judgments: "Absolute Discharge", Merchiston Castle School Board of Governors, Mrs. Robinson, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA), Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association spokesperson, The Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 - Published: 2017-06-01 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/01/fury-as-identity-of-teacher-who-had-sex-with-pupils-at-posh-edinburgh-boarding-school-is-kept-secret/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Crown Office refuses to prosecute, General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), GTCS Findings "Removal With Consent”, GTCS Proceedings: 'Fitness to Teach' Panels, GTCS Proceedings: Private & Anonymous Hearings, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter – SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020), Journalists: Kirsty Stewart, Media: The Daily Record, Merchiston Policies: Child Protection, Mrs. Robinson, Police Scotland, Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA), Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association spokesperson, Survivors Trust spokesperson, The Survivors Trust (sexual abuse charity) - Published: 2017-06-01 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/01/woman-teacher-struck-off-for-sex-with-boys-at-29k-a-year-school/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Crown Office refuses to prosecute, Crown Office spokesperson, Facebook group: 'Organized Bullying', General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), GTCS Findings "Removal With Consent”, GTCS Proceedings: 'Fitness to Teach' Panels, GTCS Proceedings: Private & Anonymous Hearings, GTCS spokesperson, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), Journalists: Kirsty Stewart, Media: The Daily Mail, Mrs. Robinson, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA), Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association spokesperson, Sexual Abuse: Sending Sexually-explicit Videos, Sexual Abuse: Sexual Intercourse with Pupils, The Survivors Trust (sexual abuse charity) - Published: 2017-06-01 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/06/01/teacher-34-sexually-abused-teenage-boys-at-edinburgh-private-school/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Crown Office refuses to prosecute, Crown Office spokesperson, General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), GTCS Findings "Removal With Consent”, GTCS Proceedings: 'Fitness to Teach' Panels, GTCS Proceedings: Private & Anonymous Hearings, GTCS spokesperson, Journalists: Kirsty Stewart, Media: The Times, Merchiston Castle School spokesperson, Mrs. Robinson, Sexual Abuse: Sending Sexually-explicit Videos, Sexual Abuse: Sexual Intercourse with Pupils, Survivors Trust spokesperson, The Survivors Trust (sexual abuse charity) - Published: 2017-05-31 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/05/31/fury-over-sex-case-teachers-secret-hearing/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Crown Office refuses to prosecute, Crown Office spokesperson, General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), GTCS Findings "Removal With Consent”, GTCS Proceedings: 'Fitness to Teach' Panels, GTCS Proceedings: Private & Anonymous Hearings, Journalists: Stephen Wilkie, Media: The Express, Merchiston Alum: Sam Hidalgo-Clyne (Scotland rugby star), Mrs. Robinson, Police Scotland, Procurator Fiscal (PF), Sexual Abuse: Sending Sexually-explicit Videos, Sexual Abuse: Sexual Intercourse with Pupils, Survivors Trust spokesperson, The Survivors Trust (sexual abuse charity) - Published: 2017-02-21 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/02/21/further-problems-for-child-abuse-inquiry-as-third-member-resigns/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: David Wheelan (Former Boys and Girls Abused of Quarriers Homes charity), Former Boys and Girls Abused of Quarriers Homes (charity), Journalists: Stephen Naysmith, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Media: The Herald, Politicians: John Swinney, SCAI Panel Members: Glenn Houston, SCAI Panel Members: Professor Michael Lamb, SCAI Panel Members: Susan O'Brien QC (former chair), SCAI resignations, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) - Published: 2017-02-01 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/02/01/top-schools-in-abuse-inquiry/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Alan Draper (INCAS), Andrew Keir (convicted child abuser and former physics teacher at Gordonstoun School), Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Bloxham School in North Oxfordshire (subsequent employer of Gordon Cruden), Care Providers: Barnado's, Care Providers: Quarriers, Care Providers: The Aberlour Child Care Trust, Care Providers: The Widower's Children's Home, Catholic Orders: Benedictines, Catholic Orders: De La Salle Brothers, Catholic Orders: The Christian Brothers, Catholic Orders: The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul, Catholic Orders: The Marist Brothers, Catholic Orders: The Sisters of Nazareth, Catholic Orders: The Sisters of our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, Church of Scotland-run establishments: Ballikinrain School, Church of Scotland-run establishments: Geilsland Residential School, Church of Scotland-run establishments: Lord and Lady Polwarth Home for Children in Edinburgh, Cost of Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, Fettes College, Gareth Warren (Morrison's Academy Rector), Gordonstoun School, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Journalists: Graham Grant, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Loretto School, Loretto School spokesperson, Media: The Daily Mail, Merchiston Castle School spokesperson, Morrison's Academy, Morrison's Academy alum: Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting actor), Prince Charles (member of the Royal Family), SCAI Panel Members: Glenn Houston, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), SNP Government failures, The Keil School in Dumbarton, Tony Blair (former UK Prime Minister) - Published: 2017-01-31 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/01/31/fettes-gordonstoun-loretto-and-merchiston-castle-named-among-schools-being-probed-in-national-child-abuse-inquiry/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Catholic Church, Catholic Orders: Benedictines, Catholic Orders: The Christian Brothers, Catholic Orders: The Sisters of Nazareth, Church of Scotland, Fettes College, Gordonstoun School, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Loretto School, Morrison's Academy, School Fees, Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), The Keil School in Dumbarton - Published: 2017-01-31 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2017/01/31/two-top-public-schools-attended-by-prince-charles-and-tony-blair-are-investigated-as-part-of-major-inquiry-into-child-abuse/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Andrew Keir (convicted child abuser and former physics teacher at Gordonstoun School), Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Fettes College, Gareth Warren (Morrison's Academy Rector), James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Journalists: Eleanor Harding, Journalists: Graham Grant, Lady Anne Smith (SCAI Chair), Legal Judgments: "Absolute Discharge", Loretto School, Media: The Daily Mail, Merchiston Castle School spokesperson, Morrison's Academy, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, Prince Charles (member of the Royal Family), Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI), Tony Blair (former UK Prime Minister) - Published: 2016-09-01 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/09/01/staff-leavers-gordon-cruden/ - Categories: OTHER SOURCES - Tags: Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), Bloxham School in North Oxfordshire (subsequent employer of Gordon Cruden) - Published: 2016-08-27 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/08/27/ian-balfour-paul-obituary/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Master: Ian Balfour Paul, Journalists: Ann Collett-White, Media: The Guardian, Obituaries, Rev Malcolm Ramsay (Ian Balfour Paul's nephew-in-law) - Published: 2016-02-21 - Modified: 2026-07-25 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/02/21/group-for-survivors-of-child-abuse-slams-sheriffs-disgusting-decision-on-indecent-exposure-case-for-teacher/ - Categories: LEGAL CASES, MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), David McKie (partner in the law firm Levy and McRae), Edinburgh Sheriff Court, Graeme Pearson (Scottish Labour justice spokesperson), Helen Holland (INCAS Chairperson), In Care Abuse Survivors Scotland (INCAS), Journalists: Paul Hutcheon, Judicial Office for Scotland spokesperson, Legal Judgments: "Absolute Discharge", Media: The Herald, Scottish MSPs: Alex Johnstone (Conservative ), Sexual Abuse: Indecent Exposure, Sheriff Kevin Drummond - Published: 2016-02-20 - Modified: 2026-08-04 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2016/02/20/teacher-found-guilty-of-indecent-exposure-at-top-private-school-in-edinburgh-gets-absolute-discharge-and-is-still-in-classroom/ - Categories: LEGAL CASES, MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: Gordon Cruden (1976–1985), Bloxham School in North Oxfordshire (subsequent employer of Gordon Cruden), Bloxham School spokesperson, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), Cruden abandoned his appeal, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, Judicial Office for Scotland spokesperson, Legal Judgments: "Absolute Discharge", Merchiston Castle School spokesperson, Oxfordshire Safeguarding and Child Protection, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, Rogerson East boarding house (Upper V Form, 2nd year of O-Levels), School Fees, Sexual Abuse: Indecent Exposure, Sheriff Kevin Drummond, The "Second Man", Warwickshire Society of Referees - Published: 2015-10-18 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2015/10/18/police-scotland-probe-claims-female-teacher-abused-pupils-at-elite-private-school/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Care Inspectorate, Care Inspectorate spokesperson, Education Scotland quango, Inspection Reports, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Journalists: Paul Hutcheon, Media: The Herald, Merchiston Castle School spokesperson, Mrs. Robinson, Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, Police Scotland spokesperson, Registrar of Independent Schools - Published: 2015-06-14 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2015/06/14/two-men-charged-over-merchiston-castle-school-abuse/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), Media: BBC News, Morag Bruce (Police Scotland Detective Inspector), Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations - Published: 2015-06-13 - Modified: 2026-07-24 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2015/06/13/two-ex-staff-charged-amid-abuse-probe-at-top-private-school/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Angela Constance (Scottish Education Secretary), Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Gordonstoun School, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter (1998-2018), James Rainy Brown family, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), Journalists: Paul Hutcheon, Media: The Herald, Merchiston Alum: Irvine Laidlaw (entrepreneur and former Tory donor), Merchiston Alum: John Jeffrey (Grand Slam winning rugby star), Merchiston Alum: Sir Peter Burt (ex Bank of Scotland CEO), Morag Bruce (Police Scotland Detective Inspector), Police Scotland, Police Scotland investigations, School Fees, Scottish MSPs: Alison Johnstone (Green: Lothians), Scottish Parliament - Published: 2013-10-18 - Modified: 2026-07-28 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/10/18/teacher-found-hanged-left-1-million-to-school/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Headmasters: Andrew Hunter – SCAI Witness Statement (17 November 2020), James Rainy Brown £1 million bequest donation, James Rainy Brown family, James Rainy Brown suicide (29 April 2013), James Rainy Brown's £330k home in Colinton, Media: The Herald, Pringle House (Shell Form, 1st year of school), Sexual Abuse: Lewd and Inappropriate Comments - Published: 2013-08-28 - Modified: 2026-07-31 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/08/28/obituary-james-rainy-brown-school-master/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Media: The Herald, Media: The Scotsman, Merchiston Board of Governors Chairs: Neil O. Kilpatrick, Merchiston Pupils: James Rainy Brown, Obituaries, Pringle House (Shell Form, 1st year of school), Ru'a Fiola, Ru'a Fiola Outdoor Pursuits Centre for Children, The 1st XV, Torquil Johnson-Ferguson - Published: 2013-05-08 - Modified: 2026-08-01 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/05/08/james-brown-obituary/ - Categories: OTHER SOURCES - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Legacy.com, Obituaries - Published: 2013-04-30 - Modified: 2026-08-02 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2013/04/30/the-merchistonian-clubs-post-james-rainy-brown/ - Categories: OTHER SOURCES - Tags: Assistant Masters: James Rainy Brown, Merchiston Pupils: James Rainy Brown, Obituaries, The Merchistonian Club (old boys network) - Published: 2010-07-28 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/28/obituaries-ian-balfour-paul-2/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Master: Ian Balfour Paul, Obituaries - Published: 2010-07-12 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/12/obituaries-ian-balfour-paul/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Master: Ian Balfour Paul, Obituaries - Published: 2010-07-08 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/08/obituary-ian-balfour-paul-94-former-school-master/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Master: Ian Balfour Paul, Media: The Scotsman, Merchiston Castle School Bird Club, Obituaries, Rev Malcolm Ramsay (Ian Balfour Paul's nephew-in-law), RSPB conservation officer Mike Fraser ("former pupiil and close friend" of Ian Balfour Paul) - Published: 2010-07-01 - Modified: 2026-07-27 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/07/01/obituary-ian-balfour-paul-mc/ - Categories: OTHER SOURCES - Tags: Assistant Master: Ian Balfour Paul, Obituaries, Wellington College (Berkshire) - Published: 2010-06-18 - Modified: 2026-08-01 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2010/06/18/ian-balfour-paul-obituary-2/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Assistant Master: Ian Balfour Paul, Media: The Edinburgh Evening News, Obituaries - Published: 2008-10-29 - Modified: 2026-08-03 - URL: https://merchiston.nigelparry.org/2008/10/29/charity-status-of-private-schools-under-threat/ - Categories: MEDIA COVERAGE - Tags: Charitable Status, Journalists: Sarah Cassidy, Judith Sischy (Director of SCIS), Media: The Independent, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS)