The Royal High School charity walk takes place tomorrow

The Royal High School – Charity walk to raise £10k for cancer

50 years ago this year, in 1968 the Royal High School moved from the site at Regent Road into purpose-built accommodation tucked away behind the gardens of Barnton.

The old building had become cramped, had restricted PE, technology and few practical facilities. It was time to change, not only buildings but also practice.

By 1973 the Royal High at Barnton was admitting girls and now is one of the largest council run schools in Edinburgh.

They are now mounting a special commemorative event tomorrow morning Friday 14 September 2018 to mark 890 Years in the City of Edinburgh and 50 years at Barnton.

The charity fundraising Sponsored Walk, will go from the Old Royal High School to the Mound precinct including a parade in East Princes Street Gardens, passing the monument to one of our many famous former pupils, Sir Walter Scott.

The School Pipe Band will lead the Edinburgh Rider and Lass ( prior to their riding of the bounds at the Riding of the Marches on Sunday), the High Constables, representatives of City Organisations and pupils, former pupils and parents to the Mound Precinct. There we will be greeted by the Lord Provost.

They will then walk from there back to Barnton along a designated route to raise money for Cancer Charities chosen by the pupils. The Walk will involve the entire school – over 1000 pupils are expected to participate.

If you see them give them a wave!