The Mary Erskine School

The Mary Erskine School (MES) is a leading independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18, located in the Ravelston area of Edinburgh. Founded in 1694, MES is one of Scotlands oldest girls schools and is part of the Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools (ESMS) family. The school educates around 750 girls from Nursery through to Sixth Form, following the Scottish curriculum with exceptional results in National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher qualifications. MES is known for its strong academic tradition, outstanding pastoral care, and emphasis on developing confident, articulate, and independent young women. The school offers a comprehensive co-curricular programme including sport, music, drama, STEM activities, and outdoor education. MES benefits from beautiful campus facilities at Ravelston and shares some sixth form provision and activities with its brother school, Stewarts Melville College. The school is a Scottish charity committed to widening access through bursaries and community partnerships.