Capital Projects - Melville College Trust

The Melville College Trust was established to honour the memory of former pupils of Melville College (formerly the Edinburgh Institution) who lost their lives in the two World Wars. Initially, the Trust focused on creating and maintaining a war memorial. In addition, it provided bursary support for the families of those pupils.

Over time, the Trust has grown through the generosity of former pupils, particularly through donations and legacies. As a result, its role has expanded significantly.

Today, the Trust focuses on:

Providing bursaries, which support wider access to Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS)
Awarding grants, which fund capital and extracurricular projects that might not otherwise proceed

Recent Capital Projects

In recent years, the Trust has supported several important projects. For example:

Renovation and installation of the original Ferryfield gates at Inverleith
Installation of cricket and rugby scoreboards at Inverleith
Installation of floodlighting at Inverleith
Renovation of the pavilion at the Arboretum

Pavilion at the Arboretum (2014)

The renovation of the pavilion at the Arboretum was made possible through a substantial contribution from the Melville College Trust. This project formed part of a wider revitalisation of the grounds adjacent to Inverleith.

As a result, the upgraded facilities now benefit a wide range of users, including the school, the Former Pupils (FP) Club, and the local community. For example, they are used by St Thomas of Aquin’s RC High School, Trinity Academy, Inverleith RFC, and Holy Cross Cricket Club.

Importantly, the Trust viewed this project as a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives in the two World Wars. Furthermore, its completion coincided with the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, reinforcing the lasting legacy of those who served.