From Colinton Road , turn into the main school entrance. Continue along the driveway towards the main building. Follow the road round to the left, and then take your first right and park on the red stones in what is called the "Chalmers Quadrangle". Parking should be done sensibly as there are no line markings. The pool is situated at the back of the school. Once you have come out of your car, leave the "Quadrangle" and make your way round to the side of the "Chalmers West" building, and follow the path down a few steps, turn right, and the pool building can be seen up ahead. Follow the little path along to the building. A sign on the wall indicates the pool building. It is important to remember that this is a boarding school facility and it is essential that drivers adhere to the speed limits while in the school grounds. Consideration at all times must be made in respect of the pupils attending our classes and the pupils within the school.

Please note: Merchiston Castle School hold various whole School events on selected Sundays throughout the term.  On these days, our customers are not permitted to park at the front of the school but must use the alternative car park, which is situated at the Colinton Castle Squash Club. To access this car park from Colinton Road, please turn down Paties Road, at the bottom of this road, turn left onto Katesmill Road, and you will see a nursery on your right hand side. After the nursery, turn right and the Squash Club will be clearly visible. When parking here, please ensure that you park on the tree side of the car park (nose in). The other side of the car park (adjacent to the building) must be left free for Sports Club Members.
If you attempt to park in the front of school on these dates, you are endangering the availability of our Merchiston Castle Programme.

Please note:
Colinton Castle Squash Club car park should only be used when the school is holding a service. 

Pool
25 yards x 4 lanes
Average Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius

Changing Rooms
Combined male and female communal changing room downstairs. The entry to poolside is via the stairs and all spectators must wear the blue over shoes provided at the bottom of the stairs or bring their own pool shoes. Showers are situated on the poolside level at the top of the stairs.

Meeting Point Parents
Children will be directed by the Progress Advisor to sit in the designated areas. Parents will be asked to remain in front of the blackboards away from the poolside entrance until the Progress Advisor invites them to sit in the seating area. Please ensure that all belongings are removed from the changing area and kept with you during the lesson to allow other swimmers to change.

Meeting Point Children
Children are escorted to either the shallow end or the deep end of the pool depending on which level of class they are in. At the end of the lesson children will be returned to the stair head and shower area. Some help from a few parents will be needed to assist with showers.

Viewing
Once the lesson has started, parents will be invited on to the poolside seating. Parents are also free, during this time, to communicate with the lesson Progress Advisor regarding their child's progress.

Hygiene
All children must shower, blow their noses and go to the toilet before entering the pool.

Personal Equipment
Compulsory: Eye goggles must be worn to allow for clear vision.
No baggy shorts are allowed as they restrict leg movement.
All children must wear their SwimEasy swim cap to prevent distractions and for pool cleanliness.
Swimming Costumes must be tight fitting preferably one size smaller than normal.
Towel
Recommended: Pool Shoes, Robe, T-Shirt