History

The Edinburgh Academy is located in Stockbrige, one of Edinburgh's quietest and most affluent suburbs. The main school building dates back to October 1824 and over the past 200 years the school has grown and adapted to meet the ever changing need of their students.

The school is set in its own grounds which includes a large playground, open grass field, and a 3G football/basketball court situated at the rear of the complex. We take advantage of all of these areas to let students relax with a variety of games and activities.

The Senior School was designed in a Greek style by architect William Burn, and it's importance in the history of Edinburgh is one of the reasons that the city received the nickname The Athens of the North. 

Former pupils include multiple Nobel Prize winners and are referred to as Academicals.

Facilities

• Landscaped grounds

• 30 well kept, bright, modern classrooms

• Multi-media screens in all classrooms

• Assembly hall

• Dance space

• A canteen for up to 200 students in two sittings

• Football and basketball court

Transport

Edinburgh Academy Senior School is well served by public transport, especially by buses, and is quite walkable from the city centre. Here are the details:

🚌 Bus links near the school

Several Lothian Buses routes stop within a short walking distance of Edinburgh Academy Senior School:

• 36 stops right at “Edinburgh Academy, New Town” (~1 minute walk)

• 23 and 27 have stops at Airlie Place, New Town (~4-6 minutes walk)

• 24 and 29 also serve nearby stops (Kerr Street etc.) within about 5-6 minutes walk

Edinburgh Academy is approximately 9 minutes walk from the main bus stops on Princes Street, and CES staff will be on hand to held guide students to the school.