150th Anniversary

The very first pupils and staff arrived at Fettes on 5th October 1870: 53 boys and seven Masters. One hundred years later, the first girls joined Fettes and now, as we approach our 150th anniversary, we are fully co-educational and flourishing.

On 5th October 2020, the school will reach its 150th birthday. We are currently planning a range of ways for our community to get involved in our celebrations throughout the academic year 2020-2021. 

A wide range of events are being planned so that everyone will get a chance to celebrate the school's history. The annual calendar of gatherings across the globe for Old Fettesians, parents and the wider Fettes community will continue, alongside additional celebrations including a gala dinner in London and black-tie events in Edinburgh and Hong Kong (dates TBC). 

In this special year, the Fettes College Autumn Concert will take place in the Usher Hall. If you would like to join us, pencil in the evening of 26th November 2020. 

The 150th year also coincides with the 50th anniversary of girl pupils joining Fettes. This will have its own strand of celebration, including an all-female Fettes panel event, organised through our Career Partnership Programme.

Fettes 150th anniversary book

A specially commissioned book sits at the heart of our plans to celebrate the School's 150th anniversary.

To help tell the Fettes story, this beautiful book, entitled 'Fettes: Our Place', will feature archival and personal photos from throughout Fettes' 150 years. 'Fettes: Our Place' is now available to pre-order at a discounted rate of £35.

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