Historical Events at Pinkie House and Loretto

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End of 14th century: Pinkie House built by the Abbots of Dunfermline

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Pinkie House was constructed by the Abbots of Dunfermline at the end of the 14th century.

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1600 Pinkie House bought by Alexander Seton, chief minister of King James VI (&I)

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Alexander Seton, chief minister of King James VI (&I), purchased Pinkie House in 1600.

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1603-6 The future King Charles I lives at Pinkie House in the ‘King’s Room’

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Between 1603-1606, the future King Charles I resided at Pinkie House in the ‘King’s Room.’

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1728 Loretto House is built

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Loretto House was constructed in 1728.

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1827 Rev. Thomas Langhorne rents Loretto House and founds the school

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Rev. Thomas Langhorne rented Loretto House in 1827 and established the school.

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1862 Hely Hutchison Almond becomes Headmaster

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Hely Hutchison Almond became Headmaster in 1862, introducing the school motto, red blazers, open neck shirts, yellow buildings, daily cold baths, and morning runs.

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1871 Almond referees first international rugby match (England vs Scotland)

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In 1871, Hely Hutchison Almond refereed the first international rugby match between England and Scotland.

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1893 Current chapel built

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The current chapel at Loretto was constructed in 1893.

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1900 Oxford and Cambridge rugby match with both captains as OLs

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In 1900, an Oxford and Cambridge rugby match featured both captains as Old Lorettonians (OLs).

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1909 Major Buchanan-Dunlop OL joins Loretto as a Gym/Drawing teacher

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Major Buchanan-Dunlop, an Old Lorettonian, joined Loretto as a Gym/Drawing teacher in 1909.