Boarding Schools in Scotland

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.  

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 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.