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BEACONHURST SCHOOL


Contact: Diane Keith, Assistant Bursar
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 400
Kenilworth Road
Bridge of Allan
Stirling
Scotland
FK9 4RR
Map
Tel. +44(0)1786 832146
Fax.+44(0)1786 833415  

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Comment: Beaconhurst has forged an identity of delivering a personal, flexible educational experience by offering an integrated curriculum from three to eighteen, in which focus on the individual is paramount. Learning should be fun, challenging and above all engaging – features that Beaconhurst pupils embrace every day. A school should be a community in which everyone is listened to, provided for and nurtured to achieve their potential – reasons why parents choose Beaconhurst for their children. 

BELMONT HOUSE SCHOOL


Contact: Mr Stuart McCulloch, Headmaster
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-18 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 340
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Sandringham Avenue
Newton Mearns
Glasgow
G77 5DU
Map
Tel. +44(0)141 639 2922
Fax.+44(0)141 639 9860

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Comment: Founded in 1929, Belmont House School is situated in the Broom Estate, Newton Mearns, just seven miles form the centre of Glasgow. Belmont prides itself in having among the smallest class sizes in Scotland, resulting in a friendly and caring environment where maximum individual attention allows all pupils to reach their full potential. The School's reputation for excellence has been founded upon the fostering of traditional values, such as respect, confidence and social skills, coupled with a strong emphasis on pupil-centred learning and personal development.

GEORGE HERIOT'S SCHOOL


Contact: The Admissions Secretary
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-18 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Lauriston Place
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH3 9EQ
Map
Tel. +44(0)131 229 7263
Fax.+44(0)131 229 6363

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Comment: One of Scotland's leading independent day schools. The School has a unique setting close to the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Capital's financial centre. Visitors are most welcome.

GEORGE WATSON'S COLLEGE


Principal: Mr Gareth Edwards MA
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 2300
67 - 71 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH10 5EG
Map
Tel. +44(0)131 446 6000

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Comment: George Watson's College is a fully integrated co-educational school, catering for Nursery through to Senior 6, on a single campus just to the south of Edinburgh's City Centre. It is easily accessed from East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian (which are all serviced by buses organised through the school). Wrap-around care provision complements pre-school nursery classes providing working parents with childcare options from 8am - 5.45pm and during holidays.

THE GORDONSTOUN SCHOOLS


The Principal: Mr M.C.Pyper
Ages: Boys/Girls: 8-18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 500
Religious Affiliation: inter-denominational
Duffus
Elgin
Moray
IV30 5RF
Map
Tel. +44(0)1343 837837
Fax.+44(0)01343 837808 

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Comment: The Gordonstoun Schools are made up of Aberlour House Preparatory School, Gordonstoun itself and the Gordonstoun International Summer School.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ABERDEEN


Director: Dr Dan Hovde
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3-18 years 
Attendance: Day 
No. of Students: 400
Religious Affiliation: None
296 North Deeside Road
Milltimber
Aberdeen
Grampian
AB13 0AB
Map
Tel. +44(0)1224 732267
Fax.+44(0)1224 735648

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Comment: ISA features small classes, individual attention, a caring and supportive environment, academic challenge and the globally-recognised International Baccalaureate Programme.

KILGRASTON SCHOOL


Director of Development & PR: Mr Roderick Baird
Ages: Boys: 2 - 9 years  Girls: 2 - 18 years
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 302
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic with Ecumenical Tradition
Bridge of Earn
Perth
Perthshire
PH2 9BQ
Map
Tel. +44(0)1738 812257
Fax.+44(0)1738 812973

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Comment: Kilgraston is Scotland's leading independent day and boarding school for girls (day boys from 2 - 9 years) located in its own stunning 54 acres of parkland. Full boarding is provided to girls between the ages of 8 and 18. Outstanding academic results, superb facilities.

KILGRASTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL & NURSERY


Director of Development & PR: Mr Roderick Baird
Ages: Boys: 2 - 9 years  Girls: 2 - 13 years
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 120
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic with Ecumenical Tradition
Bridge of Earn
Perth
Perthshire
PH2 9BQ
Map
Tel. +44(0)1738 812257
Fax.+44(0)1738 813410

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Comment: Kilgraston Preparatory School and Nursery are an integral part of Kilgraston senior school which is Scoltand's leading independent day and boarding school for girls (day boys up to 9 years). Located in stunning 54 acres of secure parkland the school offers an all round educaiton with good academic results.

LORETTO


Headmaster: Mr Peter Hogan, B Com PGCE MA FCollT FRSA
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day, Boarding, and Flexi-boarding
No. of Students: 530
Religious Affiliation: C of E
Linkfield Road
Musselburgh
Nr Edinburgh
East Lothian
EH21 7RE
Map
Tel. +44(0)131 653 4444

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Comment: Loretto is well known for its relaxed family atmosphere, traditional values and emphasis on the development of the whole person. The School is particularly renowned for its music, drama and art.
The Loretto Golf Academy was established as the UK's first school golf academy in 2002 and attracts many talented golf scholars from around the world.

THE MARY ERSKINE AND STEWART'S MELVILLE JUNIOR SCHOOL


Headmaster: Bryan Lewis
Ages: Boys/Girls: 3 - 12 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding 
No. of Students: 1182
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
West Lothian
EH4 3EZ
Map
Tel. +44(0)131 311 1111
Fax.+44(0)131 311 1199

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Comment: A fully co-educational independent Junior School, children move on into the twinned Mary Erskine School for girls or Stewart's Melville College for boys.  Outstanding facilities and a commitment to a values-based education in which self-respect, the right to be happy, high expectations, enthusiasm and a sense of fun are paramount. Full childcare facilities.  Transport to and from school.

THE MARY ERSKINE SCHOOL


Contact: The Principal  J N David Gray
Ages: Girls: 12 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 676
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Ravelston
Edinburgh
West Lothian
EH4 3NT
Map
Tel. +44(0)131 347 5700
Fax.+44(0)131 347 5199

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Comment: The oldest and most successful independent girls' day school in Scotland, some Boarding also available. Twinned with Stewart's Melville College for boys (including a fully co-educational Sixth Year) with whom it shares a co-educational Junior School.  Set in a superb environment with outstanding and very modern specialist facilities.  Dedicated staff ensure a national reputation for academic achievements, music, drama and sport. Transport to and from school.

MERCHISTON CASTLE SCHOOL


Headmaster: Andrew Hunter BA
Ages: Boys: 8 - 18 years 
Attendance: Day (138) Boarding (292)
No. of Students: 430
Religious Affiliation: Inter -denominational
Colinton
EDINBURGH
EH13 0PU
Map
Tel. +44(0)131 312 2200
Fax.+44(0)131 441 6060

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Comment: A leading British Independent School situated in Scotland's capital city offering an outstanding, balanced all-round education. It's many strengths include impressive academic and sporting results, learning support and, a full weekend timetable.

OSBORNE HOUSE SCHOOL


Contact: Ms. Eunice Cameron D.A., Dip. Ed.
Ages: Boys/Girls : 11-17 years 
Attendance: Day
No. of Students: 20

West Port
Dysart
Kirkcaldy
Fife
KY1 2TD
Map
Tel. +44(0)1592 651461
Fax.+44(0)1592 651461 

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Comment:We are a private, co-ed.,uniform wearing  secondary school offering a broad, Scottish curricullum with emphasis on good discipline and academic excellence. Classes of 6-10 allow a great deal of individual attention and coaching. Subjects to Standard grade, Higher and Advanced Higher. Weekly Assemblies which reflect differing religious belief systems. 

STEWART'S MELVILLE COLLEGE


Contact: The Principal  J N David Gray
Ages:c Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 747
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
West Lothian
EH4 3EZ
Map
Tel. +44(0)131 311 1000
Fax.+44(0)131 311 1099

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Comment: A superbly-equipped boys' independent day school, some Boarding also available. Twinned with the Mary Erskine School for girls (including a fully co-educational Sixth Year) with whom it shares a co-educational Junior School.  Committed staff, outstanding facilities, national reputation for high academic standards, a wide range of sporting, musical and artistic activities. Transport to and from school.

STRATHALLAN SCHOOL


Headmaster: Mr B K Thompson
Ages: Boys/Girls: 9 - 18 Years
Attendance: Day & Boarding
No. of Students: 500
Religious Affiliation: Inter-denominational
Forgandenny
Perth
Perthshire
PH2 9EG
Map
Tel. +44(01738 812546
Fax.+44(0)1738 812549

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Comment: Strathallan School, one of Scotland's leading independent boarding and day schools, is for boys and girls aged 9-18. Throughout Strathallan, the supportive environment values the strengths of each pupil creating opportunities for all to excel. The ideals of responsibility, tolerance and integrity are developed, encouraging pupils to become happy, confident and well-adjusted.

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