History
In 1886 the school moved into premises at Nos 4-6 in a terrace diagonally opposite St Margaret’s School for Girls and was officially known as the Albyn Place School for Girls, but most people knew it as "Mackie's", because the reputation of principal Alexander Mackie. It was also known as the Union Place Ladies' School for a period. In 1967, the school celebrated its centenary. Under the direction of Headmistress Dorothy Kidd, a volume was produced outlining the school's history. For much of its history, Albyn was a boarding school and only recently became a day school.
The school started with a kindergarten and primary section, and in addition to core subjects it also offered music, dancing, drawing and painting. The upper school was focused on university entrance exams in English and literature, mathematics, science, and languages. In 1911, the school was equipped with science laboratories.
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