The Gordonstoun Fellowship
Celebrating those who have used their experience of a Gordonstoun education as a foundation to achieve excellence in their lives.
Fellows are nominated by members of our community and are chosen for outstanding achievements in their field and where there is a credible link to the school's motto, pillars and values.
The award recognises achievements across diverse subject matters, sectors and types of achievement.
We expect to induct 100 Fellows by our centenary in 2034.
Gordonstoun Fellowship Recipients 2025-2026:
Mark Arnold-Forster DSO, DSC (1920-1981)
Duffus, 1940
Recognised for his distinguished wartime service and influential career in journalism.
Richard Bonham
Bruce, 1970
Recognised for trailblazing community-driven conservation and a lifelong dedication to protecting East Africa's wildlife.
William Boyd CBE
Bruce, 1970
Recognised for services to literature, as a novelist, screenwriter and playwright
John Chown
Gordonstoun House, 1949
Recognised for his notable contributions to international economics, tax policy and public advocacy.
Shomie Das (1935-2024)
Former Staff Member
Recognised for advancing education by championing holistic, student-centred learning in India, inspired by the Gordonstoun ethos.
Trevor Jones
Bruce
Recognised for his pioneering achievements in adapted aviation and sailing, transforming access to outdoor adventure for those with disabilities.
Susanne Lachmann (1888-1967)
Founding Fellow
Recognised for her pioneering role in establishing music at Gordonstoun, her support to students in and out of the classroom and her lifelong dedications to musical distinction.
Liz MacKean (1964-2017)
Hopeman, 1982
Recognised for her fearless pursuit of the truth through ground-breaking investigative journalism, bringing to light issues of national and international importance
Dr Laura Miller
Hopeman, 1993
Recognised for her outstanding contribution to veterinary research, as a leading authority on biosecurity with a dedication to global animal health.
Cally Oldershaw FGA DGA FGS
Hopeman, 1978
Recognised for her leadership in geology, gemmology and Earth sciences, through her prolific authorship and influential work in policy and education.
Sir Iain Tennant KT FRSA DL (1919-2006)
Chairman of the Gordonstoun Board, 1957-1972
Recognised for his distinguished leadership in business, commitment to public service and steadfast support for Gordonstoun School.
Dr Endymion Wilkinson
Round Square, 1959
Recognised for his scholarly legacy and diplomatic roles which contributed to better relations with and closer understanding of East Asia.
Jocelin Winthrop-Young OBE (1919-2012)
Round Square, 1938
Recognised for pioneering leadership in founding both Anavryta School and Round Square, in addition to his instrumental role creating the Kurt Hahn Archive in Salem.
Previous Gordonstoun Fellowship Recipients:
Robin Birley OBE (1935-2018)
Former Staff Member
Recognised for his commitment to making archaeology accessible to all, whilst excavating, opening and preserving the Roman site of Vindolanda.
Lt Col. Robert (Bobby) Chew CVO (1907-1970)
Founding Fellow
Recognised as one of the founding Masters of Gordonstoun, establishing the school alongside Kurt Hahn in 1934 and remaining a significant influence for more than 30 years.
Professor Barry Cooper
Bruce, 1966
Recognised as a world-renowned Beethoven scholar, composer and Professor of Music.
Sheila Duffy
Hopeman, 1980
Recognised for services to public health, driving change on issues relating to tobacco use.
Hobart Earle
Cumming, 1979
Recognised as a dynamic and exciting conductor who, as Music Director of the Odesa Philharmonic Orchestra, uses music as vehicle for providing peace.
Michael Flesch KC
Round Square, 1958
Recognised as an eminent legal mind who helped develop significant tax case law, representing individuals and companies against HMRC in taxation cases.
Professor Mike Giles FRS
Altyre, 1977
Recognised for his contribution to the world of applied mathematics in the fields of engineering and finance.
Matthew Hollingworth
Bruce, 1993
Recognised for his humanitarian work in some of the most besieged areas of the world, leading complex crisis response and recovery operations in disaster or conflict zones
John Jackson
Windmill, 1962
Recognised for his achievements in biotechnology and dedication to bettering the world of healthcare and education
Commodore Catherine Jordan LVO RN
Windmill, 1993
Recognised for a trailblazing military career, combining aviation and commanding officer positions in the Royal Navy, establishing precedent for female leadership.
HM Senator Nfon Mukete IV Ekoko
Bruce, 1984
Recognised for his international business acumen and transformative work in modernising tribal rule in Cameroon.
Michael Rennie (1917-1940)
Gordonstoun House, 1937
Recognised for a selfless act of bravery, sacrificing his life for the children in his care during WWII.
Professor Lina Richter (1872-1960)
Founding Fellow
Recognised for her work alongside Kurt Hahn in establishing both Salem School and Gordonstoun from the very beginning.
Allan Shiach
Round Square, 1956
Recognised for services to the Scottish film and whisky industries as a dynamic business leader and award-winning screenwriter and producer.
Lady Leslie (May) Smith Cumming (1860-1938)
Founding Fellow
Recognised for her very personal role in the founding of Gordonstoun as a lifelong friend and supporter of Kurt Hahn and benefactor of the finances that established the school.
Hilary Tunstall-Behrens (1927-2024)
Aberdovey, 1942
Recognised for his commitment to youth education, furthering the Outward Bound movement and establishing one of the world's most respected classical music seminars.
Geoffrey Winthrop-Young (1876-1958)
Founding Fellow
Recognised for his pivotal role in the founding of Gordonstoun and his contributions to the Outward Bound movement.
Nominate Future Fellows
We are seeking nominations for future Fellows from members of the Gordonstoun community.
Nominations should:
- recognise the outstanding achievements of OGs or former parents, staff and governors in their chosen field.
- clearly demonstrate high-level achievement over a sustained period, or be a single exceptional achievement.
- support the ethos and values of a Gordonstoun education and have a credible link between the achievement and the school's motto, pillars and values.
Nominations can be made at any time, however to be included for consideration in the current years award please ensure your submission is received before the end of June. Nominations from previous years will continue to be included for consideration in future years.
Nominees must be over 18 years of age.
To submit your nomination, please complete the form. If you wish to speak to us about your nomination please get in touch directly via connect@gordonstoun.org.uk