Fettes Community Podcast

This is a podcast recording on the evolution in the world of sport as part of the thought provoking Sixth Form 'This Will Be Your World' lecture series for students at Fettes College. If you have an interest in sport, the value of sport to the world economy, changes in sports audiences or the industry in general, this is well worth a listen.   Our guest speakers were: Tom Usher, an Old F...

Listen to Raghallaigh and Georges, two sixth form mental health ambassadors, discuss men's mental health with Mr Appleson and Mr MacKenzie.

Director of Music at Fettes College, Angus Tully, had the delight of hosting the exceptionally talented award winning composer and Old Fettesian, Lorne Balfe (JS, GL 1987-1995) in the Culachy Music School at Fettes.  Lorne Balfe has created music in virtually all genres and for all visual media. Lorne Balfe is a Grammy-winning, Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated composer and producer. Balfe’s work includes...

Fettes in conversation with award winning author Alex Starritt (Mo 2001-2004) Parents and Old Fettesians had the opportunity to join our very own Rob Harrison in the Library for a fascinating ‘Fettes in conversation’ event with Old Fettesian, Author, Alex Starritt.  This was an opportunity to hear about Alex’s writing journey.  His first novel, The Beast was Spectator Book of the Year. His second...

This is a podcast recording of the thought provoking session on ‘Population’ that the Fettes College Sixth Form students had on 19th May 2025 as part of the Fettes College 'This Will Be Your World' lecture series.   Our guest speakers were: Professor Francisca Mutapi BSc DPhil FZAS FRSE FAAS is a global health strategist, thought leader and health expert championing equitable health solu...

Join Rob Harrison (former English teacher) for an engaging conversation with acclaimed author Elizabeth Macneal. Elizabeth, an Old Fettesian and Oxford graduate, is celebrated for her bestsellers The Doll Factory and Circus of Wonders .  During the event, recorded in the Fettes College Library, Elizabeth discusses her journey from Fettes to literary success, her inspirations, and the launch of her...

Romy and Sophie present the 'ins and outs' for 2024. Tune in to hear interviews with students on their resolutions and recommendations for this year!

Tune in to hear a selection of tunes chosen by a team of students to celebrate some amazing LGBTQ+ artists. Shout out to the Arni girls who helped choose the songs!

Tune in to hear Ritisha share all the exciting highlights of languages week, alongside a selection of songs in a variety of languages.

Listen to hear OF Fergus Bolton and the Bear Necessities concert perform live for staff and students in the chapel on Wednesday 10th January 2024. 

Tune in to hear some of the fabulous festive audio offerings from our senior school students from the end of term. Listen to hear the Craigleith Christmas chapel including a festive hymn and the final coffee concert of the year.

Listen to hear the interfaith chapel delivered to the school this half term.

Listen to hear a recording of the Fettes Radio Official Chart show for autumn term 2023 broadcast LIVE from Fettes Radio studios. Georgie and Iona present the chart as voted for by the school community.

Listen to hear an interview with two of our mental health ambassadors discussing their experiences and struggles with mental health, and how they coped with these challenging situations.

Listen to hear a recording of the Diversity and Inclusion group's chapel speech for Black History Month that celebrates influential black women.

Listen to hear a recording of the Diversity and Inclusion group's chapel speech on Anti-Racism.

Tune in to hear Monday 26th June's chapel! Listen to hear the announcement of the students who have been appointed head of school for next year, a classic hymn and a thrilling account of the Scottish Islands Peak Race from the students who took part.

Tune in to hear exclusive details about this year's ski trip and interviews with students who joined us in Italy last year.  If you weren't sure whether to join us in Nassfeld next year, you will be by the end of this podcast! Please check SchoolPost for all details on how to sign up this year.

The Magenta Thread interviews James Longworth is an Eton-educated (sorry!) Airline Captain, comedian and DJ. He created Silent Adventures, the silent disco tour company and has DJed most of the coolest clubs in the UK. He also finds time to fly Boeing 737s for an airline whilst being a proud member of the LGBTQI+ community.

The Magenta Thread interviews Sue Fletcher-Watson, Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Her work there mostly aims to understand all the different ways in which our experiences as children and teenagers shape who we are as adults.  She’s especially interested in working to better understand autistic people’s lives. Sue is cisgender, bisexual and married to a cis ma...

Martin Lees speaking on Managing Systemic Challenges In A New Era Of World Affairs at an event co-hosted between Fettes College and The Library of Mistakes in Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th March 2023. Mindful of our place in Edinburgh, the talk looks back at the legacy of philosophers and economists such as David Hume and Adam Smith, linking this to present-day concerns relating to sustainability an...

The English department recently held a poetry recital competition amongst the third form, in which every student had to learn a poem off by heart and deliver it to the rest of the class. The top two performers in each class went through to the final. With such a strong field, the judges had a hard time deciding on a winner... Listen to hear the amazing top three performances!

Tune in to hear the second of two live broadcasts covering the Supertroop charity log carry from Fettes Radio studios. Listen for exclusive interviews with the log carriers, Supertroop staff and importantly, how to donate to this amazing cause. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mr-rowlands-24hr-logcarry 

Tune in to hear the first of two live broadcasts covering the mammoth Supertroop charity log carry from Fettes Radio studios. Listen for exclusive interviews with the log carriers, Supertroop staff and importantly, how to donate to this amazing cause. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mr-rowlands-24hr-logcarry 

Justina Molloy is a Lawyer who specialises in acting for those who have suffered life changing injuries. She has a particular interest in cycling related accidents and became a lawyer later in life having previously been an academic, a qualified librarian and an IT Manager.  Her role combines her passions; law, medicine, psychology and people.