Aberdeen Grammar School, Secondary school in Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Aberdeen Grammar School is a secondary school in Scotland with buildings occupying an urban campus on Skene Street. The facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, art rooms, and sports areas for students.
The school was founded in 1257 and is one of Scotland's oldest institutions with centuries of educational tradition. It relocated to its current site in 1863 and experienced significant damage from fire in 1986, after which it was restored.
The school brings together students of various ages and backgrounds in shared learning spaces. Its presence shapes the character of Aberdeen's west end and forms part of the local community's daily rhythm.
The campus is located in an urban area and is reachable from different directions. Keep in mind that this is an active school, so visits outside regular school hours are advisable.
The celebrated poet Lord Byron attended this school during his youth. A statue commemorating his connection to the place stands in the school's courtyard.
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