Throughout the school year, George Heriot’s hosts events and individual visits for prospective parents. Families are encouraged to arrange individual visits to see the school in action on a normal school day. Visits are available during term time and can be arranged by contacting the Admissions Office – contact details can be found here.
Our on campus events are popular and we welcome prospective parents into the school so you can feel the magic of an education at Heriot’s, speak to relevant departments, and ask any questions you may have.
Booking is essential for all events. Please book your tickets through the links below. Please note that booking pages for Nursery: Storytime with Mary Poppins (January) will not be open until late 2025. Booking pages for Open Morning will not be open until Spring/Summer 2026.
Heriot’s in Action
Heriot’s runs periodic short 1.5 hour snapshot tours of the Junior or Senior School to showcase the magic taking place in classrooms. These offer a small number of families a personalised, light touch opportunity to see the school in action,
The next Heriot’s in Action events for prospective parents of the Junior School will be on:
The next Heriot’s in Action events for prospective parents of Senior One will be on:
Nursery: Storytime with Mary Poppins – For prospective parents of the Nursery
On Saturday 17 January 2026, Heriot’s welcomes prospective parents to join us for a morning in the Nursery from 9:30-10:30am. Enjoy a story from Mary Poppins, visit the nursery, meet teachers and early year practitioners, and ask questions. Above all, enjoy the experience of the Nursery in action.
Open Morning – For prospective parents of any year group
Heriot’s annual Open Morning is held on the last Saturday in September each year. The next Open Morning is on Saturday 26 September 2026 to which you and your family are warmly welcomed. The day will consist of a Presentation in the School Hall, pupil or self-led tours of the campus and a wide range of activities, experiments and displays happening throughout the morning.
George Heriot’s School welcomes prospective families who are looking for a place in Junior School.
See lessons in action, meet Junior School Leadership staff, explore the sports facilities, and discover our unique Learning Enhancement programme.
Talk to the specialist teachers behind our sector-leading Education Scotland Inspection result and meet the Admissions team.
A limited number of vacancies are available. Book your place now