School marking its 175th anniversary with events for all

St Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen, are set to celebrate their 175th anniversary and International Women’s Day with the launch of a new Inspirational Women series that they hope will inspire girls across the world. The brand new series – which is free and open to the public – will feature stories and insights…

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Glenalmond appoint two new council members

Two new members have been appointed to the council of Glenalmond College in Perthshire, one of Scotland’s leading independent schools. Kirsty Moseley and Ruth Shackleton, both former pupils of Glenalmond, have recently taken up the roles on the Council of Glenalmond. Mrs Moseley was educated at Glenalmond from 2002-2004 and went on to gain a…

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School donates winter coats to those in need

Strathallan School has donated more than 75 winter coats to those experiencing hardship this winter. The school based in rural Perthshire organised an appeal for winter coats to help families in need in the Perth and Kinross area. Strathallan Prep School Pupil Alexander Wright, who volunteered with his sister Francesca to help pack the coats,…

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Crustaceans for the nation from the Firth of Forth

The Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery is hooked on giving back to the sea. The idea for the Firth of Forth Lobster Hatchery first hit hatchery director David Grubb in 2007. The part-time lobster fisherman decided that, ‘it was time that I gave something back to the sea. Fishermen are very good at taking things…

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String of successes for Strathallan student

A Scottish schoolgirl can add two accolades to her violin bow this month as she has been invited to join the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland (NYOS) and the Royal Conservatoire (RCS). Strathallan student Madeleine Sayce has been offered a place on the highly regarded Bachelor of Music Performance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland…

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Independent schools – bursaries and scholarships

Albyn School: https://www.albynschool.co.uk/admissions/financial-assistance/ Ardvreck: https://www.ardvreckschool.co.uk/school-fees/ Belhaven Hill School: https://www.belhavenhill.com/Admissions/Bursaries/ Belmont House School: https://www.belmontschool.co.uk/apply/financial-aid/ Cargilfield School: https://www.cargilfield.com/admissions/bursaries Clifton Hall School: http://www.cliftonhall.com/admissions/bursaries/ Cedars School of Excellence: http://www.cedars.inverclyde.sch.uk/ The Compass School: http://www.thecompassschool.co.uk/admissions/financial-assistance Craigclowan School: https://craigclowan-school.co.uk/admissions/fee-assistance/ Dollar Academy: https://www.dollaracademy.org.uk/admissions/financial-assistance The Edinburgh Academy: https://www.edinburghacademy.org.uk/412/bursaries-scholarships Edinburgh Montessori Arts School: https://www.emaschool.co.uk/admissions/fee-assistance/ Edinburgh Steiner School: https://www.edinburghsteinerschool.org.uk/admissions/fees-and-finance/ Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS): https://www.esms.org.uk/fees/bursaries-and-scholarships Fairview…

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Dates unveiled for Merchiston virtual open days

MERCHISTON Castle in Edinburgh has revealed the dates for its online open evenings. The independent school will hold virtual tours and webinars on 21 January and 25 February at 6pm. “Our virtual experience is designed to offer you a glimpse inside Merchiston, allowing you the opportunity to immersive yourself in our grounds and buildings,” explained…

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Fettes students star in virtual visits

PUPILS at Fettes College have recorded a video as part of the independent school’s virtual visits for prospective students and parents. The short film, which was recorded in October, gives online visitors a flavour of life at the Edinburgh school. As part of the viritual visiting, families can also book one-to-one video calls with the…

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School joins Doddie Weir exercise challenge

PUPILS at Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow will be clocking up thousands of miles during learn-from-home physical education (PE) classes to support motor neurone disease (MND) research inspired by rugby legend Doddie Weir. The school has included the “The Doddie Gump” challenge – which calls on participants to log exercise miles to raise money for the…

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Strathallan students raise £10,000 for Kenya project

PERTHSHIRE pupils have raised £10,406 this year for the Strath Kenya Project, supporting 40 children in Kenya directly and hundreds of others through ongoing projects. Students at Strathallan School have continued to support the 12-year-old project despite the pandemic restrictions, with concerts, variety shows, pop-up cafés, selling bacon rolls at school, and gathering donations. Since…

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