Gordonstoun

TEENAGE ADVENTURERS’ COMPLETE EPIC 100KM HIGHLAND CHALLENGE IN JUST 19 HOURS

8th June 2026

Young adventurers at Gordonstoun have completed a ‘Race Across the World’ style challenge, covering more than a 100km in just 19 hours. The seven senior students successfully completed the epic…

STUDENT WINS FIRST VETTRIANO AWARD FOR NEW ARTISTIC TALENT

21st May 2026

A teenage artist at Gordonstoun has been awarded the inaugural Jack Vettriano Award launched to support new talent following in his footsteps. Ruby Mitcham has quickly established herself as one…

MARKING SEVENTY YEARS FOR GORDONSTOUN PIPERS AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

29th April 2026

Gordonstoun’s Pipe Band today welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to the school to formally unveil a new Pipe Banner emblazoned with The Duke of Edinburgh’s badge.  …

GOLD STAR AWARD FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS

21st April 2026

Gordonstoun has achieved the highest UK accreditation for schools delivering outstanding mental health support for students and staff. The school, situated on the Moray coast, has received the Gold standard…

STUDENT FIREFIGHTERS TAKE PART IN WILDFIRE TRAINING

11th March 2026

Student firefighters sprang into action to put out several wildfires during a recent training exercise. Gordonstoun, situated set in 200 acres of countryside by the Moray Firth, is the only…

GORDONSTOUN COASTGUARD OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TEAM GOES LIVE

29th January 2026

Gordonstoun has launched a service to become the first school in the UK to support Coastguard Rescue Teams responding to lifesaving incidents. Senior students will be volunteering their time and…

Students provide vital lifeline to care residents with trishaw rides

15th December 2025

Gordonstoun students are taking part in a pioneering scheme offering free rides in eBike Trishaws to people with limited ability. Former student, HM The King, is a supporter of the…

Students bring their big ideas to life with striking ‘Little People’ art works

8th December 2025

Award-winning photographer David Gilliver has given Gordonstoun students a rare insight into his internationally acclaimed ‘Little People’ miniature works. The renowned Glasgow-based artist has spent the past 20 years pioneering…

Gordonstoun Pipers hit the high notes at world-famous London parade

10th November 2025

Gordonstoun’s renowned Pipe Band has taken part for the first time in the oldest and longest civic parade in the world, dating back over 800 years. The pipers and drummers,…

Teenage painter makes TV debut in artist show featuring a host of stars

1st October 2025

A talented teenage artist at Gordonstoun has been chosen to appear on the new TV series of Portrait Artist of the Year. Student Ruby Mitcham, 18, has quickly established herself…