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Pupils ‘wholly failed’ by Fettes College during decades of abuse, inquiry finds

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry found children were sexually, physically and emotionally abused from the 1950s onwards at the Edinburgh school.

Evening Standard

29-year-old man jailed for killing former teacher Peter Coshan

A 29-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to a minimum of 22 years behind bars for the murder of former Fettes College biology teacher Peter Coshan in…

The National (Scotland)

‘Jimmy Savile mark II’: why was an alleged child abuser able to move from school to school?

Hundreds of children are thought to have been abused at Edinburgh Academy and other Scottish schools. One name stands out among the accused: 84-year-old Iain Wares, who spent more than 40 years as a teacher. How did he enjoy such a long and untroubled career?

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‘The injustice hurts you more’: survivors tell of abuse at Edinburgh academy

Pupils at the school in the 70s and 80s, including broadcaster Nicky Campbell, detail harrowing physical, sexual and psychological abuse to inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Academy apologises for ‘brutal and unrestrained’ historic abuse

The comments were made before the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Psychiatrist thought he could ‘cure’ alleged abuser, inquiry hears

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is taking place before Lady Smith in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Academy to be focus of Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry when it resumes this summer

The inquiry has been focusing on residential care provisions at boarding schools for a number of years and has also looked at Fettes College.

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A proud shark, an uncertain scientist and a broken dog statue – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

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Edinburgh's best schools named by Sunday Times 2023 Parent Power Schools Guide

A number of schools in Edinburgh have been named as the best by the the Sunday Times Parent Power school guide 2023. Both state and independent schools have been listed.

Edinburgh Live

Retired Edinburgh teacher arrested in South Africa after claims of abusing pupils

A man known as Edgar for legal reasons has been arrested after claims of abuse when he taught at both Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the '60s and '70s, with one former pupil awarded £450,000 in damages.

Edinburgh Live

Teacher accused of abuse at Edinburgh school by Nicky Campbell arrested in South Africa

The man, who is known as “Edgar” for legal reasons, taught at both Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s with one former pupil later awarded £450,000 in damages.

Daily Record

Former Edinburgh pupil Nicky Campbell hails 'breakthrough' in school abuse case

The presenter recently spoke about how he witnessed a former teacher at Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College "molesting" another pupil in a shocking interview with the Daily Mirror last summer

Edinburgh Live

Scotland's best performing schools revealed for 2023 by the Sunday Times

The best-performing schools in Scotland for 2023 have been revealed by the Sunday Times.

The National (Scotland)

The top schools in Edinburgh named as Sunday Times releases guide for 2023

Published on Friday, December 9, the 30th edition of Parent Power showcased the highest achieving both private and state secondary schools in the country and in Edinburgh

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Ex Edinburgh pupil who was abused at Fettes College awarded £450k in damages

He was awarded the damages on Friday and the prestigious school issued a "full and unreserved apology to anyone who suffered abuse" at the school.

The National (Scotland)

Abuse victim wins £450,000 in damages from leading Scottish private school

A FORMER pupil who was abused at Sir Tony Blair’s old school has been awarded £450,000 in damages – thought to be the largest such award from…

Edinburgh Live

Former Edinburgh pupil abused at elite private school awarded £450k in damages

The victim is thought to have received the largest payout to anyone in Scotland, with the school apologising to anyone who suffered abuse at the school saying it is now part of the school's history

Evening Standard

Body of former Fettes College teacher Dr Peter Coshan found in Northumberland

Dr Peter Coshan was reported missing on August 12 and was last seen in the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh

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The Independent UK

Body of former Fettes College teacher found in Northumberland

Dr Peter Coshan was reported missing on August 12 and was last seen in the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Body found as police probe alleged murder of retired teacher

Police investigating the murder of a retired teacher have found the body of a man.

Daily Record

Former pupils of missing teacher cops fear has been murdered call for posthumous award

Peter Coshan vanished from the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh around 11.50pm on Thursday, August 11, and was reported missing the next day. His body has not been found

The National (Scotland)

Search for body of retired Fettes College teacher takes place in Scottish Borders

DETECTIVES are searching land in the Borders and the north of England for the body of a retired teacher from Sir Tony Blair’s former school.

The Independent UK

Police in Scotland and north of England search for retired teacher’s body

Two men have been charged with murdering former Fettes College biology teacher Peter Coshan.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh fund manager attacked ex-wife at £1m mansion during 'toxic break-up'

Leckie - who attended the capital’s exclusive Fettes College at the same time as former PM Tony Blair - also assaulted the woman by repeatedly poking her to the body on a separate occasion.

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