Fettes Community Podcast

Psychciety: a discussion about men's mental health with Mr Appleson and Mr MacKenzie

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Fettes in conversation with composer Lorne Balfe

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Director of Music at Fettes College, Angus Tully, had the delight of hosting the exceptionally talented award winning composer and Old Fettesian, Lorn...

Fettes in conversation with author Alex Starritt

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 H...

Lecture Series - This Will Be Your World - Population

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Fettes in conversation with author and OF, Elizabeth Macneal

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Rob Harrison (former English teacher) for an engaging conversation with acclaimed author Elizabeth Macneal. Elizabeth, an Old Fettesian and Oxfor...

Fettes Radio: Ins and Outs for 2024

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Romy and Sophie present the 'ins and outs' for 2024. Tune in to hear interviews with students on their resolutions and recommendations for t...

Fettes Radio: LGBTQ+ History month playlist

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 cho...

Languages week podcast and playlist

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Bear Necessities A-capella chapel concert

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. 

Fettes Radio Christmas Special 2023

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Chris...

Interfaith Chapel

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Fettes Radio Chart Show Autumn 2023: live!

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 pres...

Psychciety: Movember 2023 podcast

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Anti-racism chapel

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Black History Month Chapel

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Chapel: Scottish Islands Peak Race

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Fettes Radio: Ski trip takeover!

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Magenta Thread: Interview with Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Magenta Thread interviews Sue Fletcher-Watson, Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. Her work there mostly aims to...

The Magenta Thread: Interview with James Longworth

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Magenta Thread interviews James Longworth is an Eton-educated (sorry!) Airline Captain, comedian and DJ. He created Silent Adventures, the silent ...

Managing Systemic Challenges In A New Era Of World Affairs with Martin Lees, Sustainability and Climate Change Expert

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mis...

Third form Poetry Recital Competition

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fettes Radio: Supertroop takeover live broadcast 2 catch up

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear the second of two live broadcasts covering the Supertroop charity log carry from Fettes Radio studios. Listen for exclusive interviews...

Fettes Radio: Supertroop takeover live broadcast catch up

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to hear the first of two live broadcasts covering the mammoth Supertroop charity log carry from Fettes Radio studios. Listen for exclusive int...

Fettes Radio and the Magenta Thread: Interview with Justina Molloy

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Justina Molloy is a Lawyer who specialises in acting for those who have suffered life changing injuries. She has a particular interest in cycling rela...

Fettes Radio: Soundclash!

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to the first episode of Fettes Radio's 'soundclash' podcast series!Four students battle it out to have their song deemed '...

Fettes Radio's Festive Chart Show: LIVE!

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 wa...

Fettes Radio and the Psychciety: Movember 2022 podcast

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fettes Radio and the Magenta Thread: Interview with Themo H Peel (Harry Dozier)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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&apos...

Fettes in Conversation: David McDowell talks 'Fettes and the First World War'

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned teacher of History and Head of Government and Politics at Fettes College, David McDowell talks fascinatingly about Fettes and the First World...

Fettes in Conversation: Bringing Digital Content to Life

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fettes Talks Sandy Gunn, OF Spitfire Pilot

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pod...

Fettes Talks Adventure: with Old Fettesian, Mark Agnew

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fettes in Conversation: Finance and Climate Change with Old Fettesian, Wai-Shin Chan

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On 19th November 2021 we explored the linkages between global finance, investment and climate change with Global Head of ESRG Research at HSBC, Old Fe...

Fettes Talks Climate Law: with Navraj Ghaleigh

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Londo...

Fettes in Conversation: Climate Change with Old Fettesian, Martin Lees

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Fettes in Conversation - We are talking Start-ups, Technology and Innovation with Tech Entrepreneurs

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Impact of Bursaries

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This edition of the podcast focuses on the impact of bursaries and includes brief interviews with our Bursar, Peter Worlledge, and two Old Fettesians,...

Fettes Talks Golf

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a fascinating conversation with:Alistair Campbell (Ca 1967-1971), previous Captain of HCEG MuirfieldChris Hilton (Ki 1963-1967), previous ...

50 Years of Girls, OF Panel Event - 'In the next five years...'

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is an intelligent, inspirational and insightful panel conversation with Dame Stella Manzie DBE (Ar 1976-1978), Dr Alison Brown, PhD (Ca 1973-1975...

150 years of International Rugby – Panel Q&A

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Q&A following the light hearted rugby conversation with former international players Ian Robertson (Staff 1968-1972) and George Biagi ...

150 years of International Rugby – Fettes College Panel Conversation

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Director of Music, David Goodenough introduces a collection of organ music for Christmas

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to our first podcast featuring long standing Director of Music, David Goodenough insightfully introducing a collection of organ music that he h...