Gordonstoun, Category A listed boarding school in Moray, Scotland.
Gordonstoun is a boarding school in Moray, Scotland, set across a large estate with protected historic buildings. The grounds include sports fields, workshops, residential houses for pupils, and open areas for outdoor activities.
The school was founded in 1934 by Kurt Hahn, who had left Germany and wanted to create a model of education that combined physical challenge with academic learning. This approach shaped the direction of the institution over the following decades.
Students from many countries live together on the grounds and take part in shared activities that go beyond classroom lessons. Expeditions into the surrounding hills and training sessions by the sea shape the rhythm of daily life here.
Access to the grounds is usually limited to open days and scheduled tours, which require advance booking. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes, as many paths run through outdoor areas.
Older students take part in real rescue operations and work alongside the coastguard, mountain rescue teams, and fire services. These missions are part of the curriculum and happen regularly in the surrounding area.
Location: Moray
Location: Drainie
Inception: 1934
Founders: Kurt Hahn
Website: http://gordonstoun.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 57.70217,-3.37126
Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:17
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