Fettes College
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Fettes College, a landmark of Edinburgh's architectural and educational landscape that is frequently likened to Hogwarts School from the Harry Potter series. To understand the soul of this institution, we must look to…
Listen in the app2The Main Building — A Loire Valley Vision
The main building of Fettes College is a triumph of nineteenth-century Gothic architecture. Designed by David Bryce and completed around 1870, it is a complex array of spires, gables, and ornate stonework that immediately…
Listen in the app3The Gateway and the Motto of 'Industria'
Standing at the main gateway, one cannot miss the school’s coat of arms and the motto 'Industria'. This motto is deeply connected to the icon of the bee, an insect that symbolized energy, industry, and reward to the Victorians. …
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Beyond the main building lie the expansive playing fields, which are a vital part of the Fettes College experience. These fields have hosted countless games over the decades, and at the heart of them stands the historic Cricket…
Listen in the app5The Old Library and Chapel — Spiritual and Intellectual Hearts
The interior of Fettes College contains spaces that are as evocative as its exterior, most notably the old library and the school chapel. The library is a place of 'incredible' character, with its wood-paneled walls and historic…
Listen in the app6The 'Hogwarts' Connection — Architecture and Imagination
No discussion of Fettes College is complete without mentioning its visual and cultural association with Hogwarts. While J.K. …
Listen in the app7Modern Fettes — A Global Education
Today, Fettes College is more than just a historical monument; it is a thriving, international educational community. The school attracts students from all over the world, much like the 'global feel' of London’s universities. …
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Our visit to Fettes College concludes with a reflection on the enduring power of a single merchant’s legacy. Sir William Fettes’ desire to support the 'poor and dispossessed' of Edinburgh has resulted in one of the most…
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What is Fettes College?
Fettes College is a place in 시티오브에든버러 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브에든버러 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 55.9640, -3.2274 |
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