Church of Scotland Training College

Established in 1837, it was originally located in Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, and additional premises opened in Chambers Street in 1879. Trainee teachers were required to be proficient in a number of subjects. Both men and women took examinations in English Language and Literature, Arithmetic, British History, Singing, Drawing, French, Mathematics, Geography and Religious Knowledge. Female trainees also had to proficient in Pianoforte, and Industry which included Sewing and Domestic Economy, and their teaching was mainly in Infant and Common Schools. Male trainees also had to be proficient in Political and Physical Geography, Physical Science and School Management. The College was headed by a Principal. It was brought under the control of the Provincial Committee for the Training of Teachers in 1907. This led to the merger with Free Church of Scotland Training College, and the establishment of the Edinburgh Provincial Training Centre.