Old Fettesian Association
Fettes provides a strong foundation for the future and a family for life. Whilst for our Leavers, Founder's Day marks the end of their time at the school, it is just the beginning of the next step in their Fettes journey. Leavers are warmly welcomed into our vibrant community of Old Fettesians (OFs) all around the world.
Fettes produces ambitious alumni, many of whom end up being inquisitive global explorers, always ready to offer a friendly welcome and a helping hand to fellow OFs who follow in their footsteps.
The Old Fettesian Association (OFA) helps OFs to keep in touch with each other, supports an array of gatherings across the globe and produces an annual Old Fettesian Newsletter, packed full of OF and Fettes news and stories. These activities are supported by the OFA committee and a group of regional representatives who volunteer their services and time and ensure that OFs everywhere feel welcome, wherever they may live or travel.
Commemoration Weekend
In October, former pupils from 5 to 70 years past return to Fettes for the annual Commemoration Weekend. It involves a full and varied programme of events, including an incredible dinner on the Saturday night.
Get In Touch
The Old Fettesian Coordinator, Vivienne Clark, works within the Development Team at Fettes.
Old Fettesians are welcome to get in touch to update their details, arrange a visit to the school and find out more about upcoming events.
Old Fettesian Newsletters
Sadly Departed
"I have been pleased to play my role in helping keep Fettesians connected and to meet many of you from across the generations at events such as the London Carols and the Edinburgh drinks. It is wonderful to see OFs gathering, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones."
Richard Llewellyn, President of the OFA (Mo 1987-1992)
Latest News
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We are very proud of Old Fettesian, Dr Ewan CK Douglas (Gl 1936-1940) (deceased) who received a retrospective Scottish Rugby Cap for wartimes services to Scottish Rugby on Armistice Day, yesterday at Murrayfield.
![Fettes Global Golf Competition – The Results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688139863/fettescom/kjcebixwjkzfe5ph4l1q/KatrinaBurrows-pic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688139863/fettescom/kjcebixwjkzfe5ph4l1q/KatrinaBurrows-pic.jpg","width":500}])
During the month of May members of the Fettes Community were invited to participate in the Fettes Global Golf Challenge.
![Friends of Fettes Inc. Events in the USA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681835818/fettescom/p06h5ccekpu2bzfvuylc/WashingtonDC120423.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681835818/fettescom/p06h5ccekpu2bzfvuylc/WashingtonDC120423.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681835818/fettescom/p06h5ccekpu2bzfvuylc/WashingtonDC120423.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1681835818/fettescom/p06h5ccekpu2bzfvuylc/WashingtonDC120423.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1681835818/fettescom/p06h5ccekpu2bzfvuylc/WashingtonDC120423.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1681835818/fettescom/p06h5ccekpu2bzfvuylc/WashingtonDC120423.jpg","width":2200}])
During the Easter Holidays Helen Harrison, the Head of Fettes, and Nicola Pickavance, Director of Development, travelled to the USA. Their first stop was Washington DC, where they received a very warm welcome from OFs and past parents in the DC area, including several board members of Fettes’ US Charity, Friends of Fettes Inc, Rupert Hammond Chambers (JS-Gl 1979-1986), Brock Landry (Mo 1965-1966) and Nick Burnett (CE-Ar 1963-1968).