Boarding schools in Scotland

Studying like royalty

The British royal family have traditionally sent their children to boarding schools in Scotland. Today, Scottish boarding schools combine centuries of tradition with modern learning methods in the beautiful Scottish countryside. Because Scotland is also the home of golf, many schools offer the sport amongst their other extra-curricular activities.

Below you can find some of our partner schools:

Boarding school with its own sailing ship

Gordonstoun School

Gordonstoun School stands in the middle of an 80 hectare estate near to the Moray Firth in northern Scotland. It is one of the most famous boarding schools in the UK, and has educated many members of the British royal family. Gordonstoun is a Round Square School, founded on the philosophy of the great educator Kurt Hahn, the school operates according to a holistic understanding of individuals and their education. This is reflected in the emphasis placed on outdoor education and on social responsibility. The famous and well-regarded Duke of Edinburgh scheme was developed here in the 1950s. The broad syllabus includes sailing training in the school’s yacht, the Ocean Spirit of Moray, and courses such as lifeguarding or membership in the school’s voluntary fire brigade are also available. The school is one of the few Full Boarding Schools in the UK and 500 of its 600 students live in the boarding houses. Gordonstoun also offers courses at its Summer School.  

Boarding school type

Coeducational boarding school

School-leaving certificate

A-Levels

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 580, including approx. 190 international students

Location

Moray, Scotland. The closest large town is Elgin with a population of 23,000 and is about 10 km away

Closest airports

Inverness Airport (51 km), Aberdeen Airport (110 km)

All-girls boarding school with riding stable

Kilgraston School

Kilgraston School is an single sex boarding school, offering girls an excellent education on its spacious campus, surrounded by the Perthshire Hills. In 2012, Kilgraston was named “Independent School of the Year” by the Times newspaper.  The school is dedicated to supporting its students to achieve their full potential, both academically and outside the classroom. Its syllabus includes a wide range of music, art and sports and it offers excellent facilities. Kilgraston has its own hockey and tennis academies, and a riding stable.

At its Summer School, Kilgraston offers courses for both girls and boys.

Boarding school type

All-girls boarding school
School-leaving certificate

Scottish Highers

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 340, including approx. 50 international students

Location

Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, Scotland with a population of 2,300. The closest city is Perth with a population of 47,000

Closest airport

Edinburgh Airport (60 km)

Boarding school on the West coast of Scotland

Lomond School

Lomond School is located in the small seaside resort of Helensburgh on the West Coast of Scotland. The small and cosy school is situated on a modern and well-equipped campus. Its position near to Loch Lomond and to Trossachs National Park makes it the perfect choice for nature lovers. Amongst the activities that it offers are canoeing, hiking and hill running, and, every year, Lomond School pupils participate in the Lomond Challenge Triathlon. Lomond is an Eco School, and so commitment to the environment plays an important role in school life. The school offers the Scottish Highers school-leaving certificate.     

Boarding school type

Coeducational boarding school 

School-leaving certificate

Scottish Highers

Minimum stay

One term

Number of students

Around 430, including approx. 20 international students

Location

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland with a population of 15,000 inhabitants

Closest airports

Glasgow Airport (40 km), Edinburgh Airport (114 km)

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