Memorial bench for headmistress, Pat Hiddleston

Pat Hiddleston was our wonderful, inspirational headmistress at St. Margaret’s School in Edinburgh from 1974-1984. She was so down to earth and unassuming in her life’s achievements, that many of us only really learned her full story after she died on December 8, 2017. In recognition of everything that Pat achieved in her remarkable life, and of the influence that she had on our lives in particular, we wanted to give something back to Pat and her family. Together the former pupils, parents and staff of St. Margaret’s, raised funds to buy a memorial bench for Pat which is now located in Edinburgh University’s Old College Quad. The location reinforces the significance of Pat’s achievements at Edinburgh University, whilst also being a place where we can easily visit, meet, reflect and share our memories of Pat for years to come. We look forward to meeting you there for many years to come!

Below are a few more photographs taken in August 2018 when a number of former pupils and staff met with the Hiddleston family, at “Pat’s bench”, to celebrate her life.