Fettes Community Podcast

Tune in to the first episode of Fettes Radio's 'soundclash' podcast series! Four students battle it out to have their song deemed 'the best' out of their selection of tracks.  Hosted by Kira (fifth form) who is joined by Hector, Jemima and Josh.

Tune in to the catch-up recording of the special festive edition of the Fettes' Official Chart Show that took place on Monday 6th December and was broadcast live across the school in houses. The chart was voted for by  Fettes' students and staff and the show is hosted by Kai, Kristina and Alex.

Listen to the live interview with Themo H Peel (Harry Dozier), who is a freelance writer and illustrator  with a passion for poetry and children's literature.  He  has  written,  illustrated  and  published  young adult novels and poems. An   award   winning   and motivated    communicator and experienced advisor in Equality  and  Diversity,  he is Head of Health Workforce Equality for the Sc...

Renowned teacher of History and Head of Government and Politics at Fettes College, David McDowell talks fascinatingly about Fettes and the First World War. David McDowell has been researching the history of Fettes College for many years. He published his first Fettes book, Carrying On in 2012. Last year, Duty and Sacrifice , a detailed study of Fettes in WW1 was published. David McDowell joined th...

Old Fettesian,  Elliot Graves (Gl 2007-2012)  joined us to talk about his experiences and to share his personal viewpoint on the future of immersive storytelling and the metaverse: a rapidly growing area. Elliot Graves  is an Emmy-nominated Director and Creative Technologist, bringing digital content to life through immersive technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality.  Elliot has wor...

The Photo Reconnaissance Unit Spitfire that Old Fettesian Sandy Gunn (Ca 1933-1937) flew was shot down on 5th March 1942, 80 years ago.  Hear our podcast on Sandy’s story with aviation expert, Tony Hoskins.  Historical aviation expert, Tony Hoskins, joined us on the Fettes Community Podcast to tell us about Sandy’s remarkable role as a Spitfire pilot in the Photo Reconnaissance Unit.  Sandy’s Spit...

Mark Agnew is an adventurer and a journalist. At 30 years old Mark has already had two endeavours at rowing the Atlantic.  Mark is now attempting the 'last great first', the Northwest Passage.  Rowing 2,500 miles over 2 months as a crew of 8 from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We talked to Mark to find out more about his forthcoming expedition avoiding  ice flows, rocks and polar bears fro...

On 19th November 2021 we explored the linkages between global finance, investment and climate change with Global Head of ESRG Research at HSBC, Old Fettesian Wai-Shin Chan (Gl 1993-1998). We talked about the outcomes of COP26 and some key thoughts for the future.  Wai-Shin is a highly experienced analyst integrally involved in the global climate and sustainability agendas. As Head of HSBC’s Climat...

Navraj Ghaleigh is Senior Lecturer in Climate Law at University of Edinburgh and is one of our current parents. He was previously a barrister in London and Lecturer at King's London, Navraj undertook his graduate work at the University of Cambridge, the European University Institute (Florence) and the University of California, Berkeley (Fulbright Scholar). He is also a Current Parent at Fette...

Climate change expert, Martin Lees (CE 1955-1960) joined us on Tuesday 2nd November 2021  for a live webinar with audience Q&A. Martin is a true expert in sustainability and climate change having been working with governments across the globe on these critical issues for the last 26 years.     This podcast is insightful, informative and very relevant to the immense challenge that climate chang...

Tech Entrepreneurs Jonathan Quin (Mo 1991-1992) and Conrad Irwin (Inv-Ca 2000-2007) joined us on 29th September 2021 for a live webinar with audience Q&A to talk Start-ups, Technology and Innovation . Hear how they got started,  their thoughts on technology and on innovation. We learn of their start-up journeys and understand the phases of creating and growing a successful business.  They talk...

This edition of the podcast focuses on the impact of bursaries and includes brief interviews with our Bursar, Peter Worlledge, and two Old Fettesians, Sophie and Jeremy, who received financial assistance to attend Fettes.  Listen to their stories which demonstrate the very real difference that the generosity of Fettes Foundation donors makes to bursary recipients and their families.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with: Alistair Campbell (Ca 1967-1971), previous Captain of HCEG Muirfield Chris Hilton (Ki 1963-1967), previous Captain of The R&A Abercrombie Nisbet (PS-Ar 2014-2020), previous Captain of Gullane Golf Club Juniors Graham Findlay (Ki 1972-1975), previous Captain of Royal St George’s Golf Club Chaired by Doug Philip (Inv-Mo 1999-2005), Captain of the OF G...

This is an intelligent, inspirational and insightful panel conversation with Dame Stella Manzie DBE (Ar 1976-1978), Dr Alison Brown, PhD (Ca 1973-1975), Dr Jo Twist OBE (Ar 1986-1991), a meeting of great minds, giving us their view on the next five years…expertly chaired by Poppy Mitchell-Rose (Inv-CW 1991-1998) Please note we are aware of issues with the sound quality in the first 5 minutes of th...

This is the Q&A following the light hearted rugby conversation with former international players Ian Robertson (Staff 1968-1972) and George Biagi (Gl 1999- 2004), hosted by Director of Sport Mr Mark Appleson and Head of Rugby Mr Duncan Harrison. The Q&A covers topics such as: ·       Toughest opposition ·       Law changes ·       Centurions ·       Italian Rugby ·       Womens Rugby  As F...

On Wednesday 3rd March Director of Sport Mr Mark Appleson and Head of Rugby Mr Duncan Harrison hosted a light hearted rugby conversation with former international players Ian Robertson (Staff 1968-1972) and George Biagi (Gl 1999- 2004).  As Fettes College celebrates its 150th anniversary so too does the international game of rugby. We took the opportunity to enjoy a reflective conversation on the...

Listen to our first podcast featuring long standing Director of Music, David Goodenough insightfully introducing a collection of organ music that he has chosen to play for us for the Christmas season.  Playlist: Gerre Hancock (1934-2012): Fanfare on ‘Antioch’ (Joy to the world!) J.S.Bach (1685-1750) arr. Marcel Dupré: Sinfonia, from Cantata No. 29 Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772): Noël Suisse J.S.B...