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From the European Southern Observatory to Oktoberfest!
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
We were delighted to visit the European Southern Observatory (ESO) once again, enjoying a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour and learning more about the...
Gordonstoun Association Autumn Newsletter
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
The Autumn Newsletter is packed with stories, updates and reflections from across the Gordonstoun community. Whether you're interested in hearing what...
Class of 2021 - 5 Year Reunion
Monday, 21 September 2026
Five years after leaving school, it was a pleasure to see the Class of 2021 reunite for an evening filled with laughter, shared memories, and familiar...
Article from the Head of Gordonstoun
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Simon Cane-Hardly recently wrote an article for the HMC (The Head's Conference). "Igniting curiosity and guiding young people toward the passions that...
Zurich Gathering
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
A wonderful gathering took place in Zurich on Friday 12 June, bringing together OGs, current and prospective parents to meet Head of Gordonstoun, Simon...
Former Staff Lunch
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Such a pleasure to welcome Former Staff back to school for lunch and to hear updates from the Leadership team about school. Students performed a mini...
London Summer Drinks
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
On Friday 5 June, we gathered on the Thames to celebrate what would have been Kurt Hahn's 140th birthday.
A wonderful evening brought together...
Athens
Thursday, 14 May 2026
A recent trip to Greece by some of the Community & Development team saw a productive couple of days in Athens, visiting and meeting the alumni of Anavryta...
Year 13 Summer Drinks
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
The Gordonstoun Community Department hosted drinks and nibbles for our soon to be OG's - the Class of 2026; celebrating their last day of lessons at Gordonstoun...
Gordonstoun Virtual Tour
Friday, 1 May 2026
We are delighted to launch Gordonstoun's first ever 360 virtual tour.
You can now explore the campus like never before. The tour allows you...
Fellowship Awards on GA Day
Thursday, 30 April 2026
As part of GA Day we were delighted to award two Fellowships to Endymion Wilkinson and Sir Iain Tennant KT FRSA DL. Endymion is a renowned Sinologist...
2026 - GA Day
Thursday, 30 April 2026
It was wonderful to welcome a large group of OGs back to Gordonstoun for GA Day 2026. The weekend featured the 50th reunion of the Class of 1976 and the...
50 Year Reunion - Class of 1976
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Last weekend, as part of the GA Day celebrations, it was a pleasure to see members of the Class of 1976 back to Gordonstoun for their 50th Reunion. It...
Gold Star Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Monday, 27 April 2026
Gordonstoun has received the Gold standard Boarding School Mental Health Award, placing it among the highest‑rated schools in the UK for wellbeing....
OG Golf Society Spring matches
Thursday, 23 April 2026
The OG Golf Society (OGGS) had two wonderful days out in Morayshire for their annual match against the school and stableford competition. In fine Spring...
OGGS Ilkley Meeting & GA Yorkshire Dinner – 10 April ⛳️
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
A great day out at the OGGS Ilkley golf competition, followed by the GA Yorkshire Dinner.

Congratulations to Philip Hirst on winning...
Thank you for supporting Giving Day 2026
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
We are delighted to announce that Gordonstoun Giving Day 2026 has now we raised over £125,000. This is a fantastic result and we are hugely grateful...
Recent Leavers Drinks London 12 March
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Fifteen recent leavers joined us for an enjoyable evening of drinks at BrewDog Waterloo, creating a lively atmosphere filled with conversation and reconnection....
KHF South Lunch 2026
Monday, 16 March 2026
Eighteen members attended the lunch at The Durrant's Hotel, London.
Peter Green's welcoming address was both enlightening and highly encouraging,...
Calcutta Cup Weekend - Edinburgh
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
The Calcutta Cup and OG rugby weekend in Edinburgh was tremendous fun. It kicked off on Friday evening with a lively discussion of tactics, and the following...
Recent Leavers Drinks-Edinburgh 12 February
Monday, 16 February 2026
It was great to catch up with a cross section of our recent leavers (2021-2025) in Edinburgh prior to our OG Rugby match and the Calcutta Cup! More photographs...
2026 Year 13 Post Mock Celebration
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Our Year 13s enjoyed a fun night of delicious snacks and Karaoke after their mocks! In addition to some very loud singing, they also heard from the Development...
Save the Date for Giving Day
Thursday, 29 January 2026
We are delighted to announce the Gordonstoun's Giving Day will return on 4th and 5th March 2026.
Giving Day is a moment where the whole Gordonstoun...
Gordonstoun Online Shop Launch
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
We're delighted to announce the launch of the new Gordonstoun merchandise shop!
You can explore the shop here using the link above or via our...
OG Sheila Duffy wins UK Special Recognition Award
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
We are delighted to share that one of our Fellows and OG Sheila Duffy, (Hopeman, 1980) who is Chief Executive of ASH Scotland (Action on Smoking and Health...
2025 Edinburgh Carol Service
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Storm Bram couldn't stop us! We had a fantastic turnout at Canongate Kirk, with the school choir and brass ensemble delivering outstanding performances....
2025 London Carol Service
Thursday, 4 December 2025
A lovely Carol Service made even more special by the awarding of two Fellowships during the service. Catherine Jordan, Windmill 1993 and Matthew Hollingsworth,...
OG Mickey Howard Lecture
Friday, 28 November 2025
It was a pleasure to welcome back Professor Mickey Howard PHD MBA BA Hons & University of Exeter Professor Emeritus. Mickey (Cumming, 1985) gave a...
Bristol Dinner
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
On Friday, the Dinner at The Ostrich welcomed 15 OGs from a range of ages and stages. The evening was filled with reminiscing, reconnecting, and learning...
South West Recent Leavers Drinks
Monday, 24 November 2025
It was a pleasure to have a Gordonstoun presence in the South West for two special occasions: the Recent Leavers' event and the Dinner on 20th and 21st...
Gordonstoun Pipe Band in London for Lady Mayor's Show
Friday, 7 November 2025
The Gordonstoun Pipe Band were out early this morning, Friday 7th November, busking in central London. They are preparing to take part in the Lady Mayor's...
Gordonstoun Gathering in Berlin
Friday, 10 October 2025
A lovely evening with a good number of OGs and parents, meeting and networking, and planning what they may consider doing as a group next. There were suggestions...
Gordonstoun Gathering in Frankfurt
Thursday, 9 October 2025
Wednesday 8th October saw the first step towards a regular Gordonstoun Gathering taking place in the area. Driven by a desire to see regular regional...
Edinburgh Dinner 2025
Thursday, 2 October 2025
The Edinburgh dinner was again hosted by OGs Kyle and Max and thanks to them for a fantastic evening and also to those who came. The event was made even...
Class of 2020 Reunion - Oriental Club, London
Saturday, 20 September 2025
The Class of 2020 experienced a uniquely bittersweet conclusion to their time at Gordonstoun. While some may have welcomed the cancellation of their final...
Gordonstoun Fellowship Awarded to HRM Senator Nfon Mukete IV Ekoko
Monday, 8 September 2025
The Chairman of the Gordonstoun Board of Governors, David White and The Principal, Peter Green, hosted an event at the Caledonian Club in London on 1 September...
Braemar Gathering 2025: A Day to Remember
Saturday, 6 September 2025
The Braemar Gathering 2025 was another glorious celebration of Scottish tradition and community spirit. Our guests were treated to "Scotland in a Bubble,"...
Gordonstoun Welcomes Former International Football Manager as new Head of Football
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Gordonstoun has welcomed a renowned international football coach as their new Head of Football.
Simon McMenemy became the world's youngest...
Gordonstoun Student Gets on his Bike to Complete World-Famous NC500
Friday, 29 August 2025
A Gordonstoun student has raised thousands of pounds for charity after cycling the world-famous North Coast 500 route.
William G completed...
Gordonstoun Backs Reopening of Adventure Centre in the Cairngorms
Monday, 28 July 2025
Gordonstoun has partnered with a new charity to support the reopening of a mountain adventure centre in the Cairngorms. The new 'Gordonstoun Adventure...
Tall Ships Race Aberdeen 2025
Monday, 21 July 2025
We were delighted to welcome over a 150 OGs, friends and families aboard Ocean Spirit of Moray during her stay in Aberdeen last weekend.
It...
Gordonstoun Takes to the Seas for World Famous Tall Ships Event
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Gordonstoun students are taking part in this year's Tall Ships Races – as one of only two UK schools taking part in the world-famous event.
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Spotlight on Scholarships: Gordonstoun's first Hong Kong Scholar
Friday, 4 July 2025
With over 40% of our students receiving some financial support through means tested bursaries, our community is greatly enriched by a diversity of backgrounds,...
Prep School Students Participate in Inaugural Exchange
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Earlier this year two students from the Prep School spent a fortnight at the prestigious St Stephen's College Preparatory School in Hong Kong as part of...
HRH The Princess Royal Opens New Coastguard Centre
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Senior students will now be able to respond to emergency calls 24/7 following the launch of the purpose-built facility on the Gordonstoun campus.
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New Steinway Pianos Hit the Right Note!
Friday, 20 June 2025
Thanks to generous Giving Day donations in March, the music department is celebrating the major milestone of the arrival of 17 brand-new Steinway pianos....
Last Few Days for Quercus Auction
Monday, 16 June 2025
Our Mighty Acorns sculpture, "Quercus" by OG Gordon Lochhead is now up for auction! There is still time for you to bid until 20th June 2025.
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Gordonstoun Fellowship Awarded to John Jackson
Monday, 16 June 2025
We would like to send our congratulations to John Jackson who has been recognised as a Gordonstoun Fellow during a recent event in New York.
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Celebrating Kurt Hahn's Birthday
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Today, 5th June, the Development and Alumni team are all celebrating Kurt Hahn's birthday.
We hope that you will join us (in spirit) in raising...
Gordonstoun OG joins The Royal Society
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Congratulations to OG and Gordonstoun Fellow...
Gordonstoun Fellowship Awarded to Dr Robin Birley OBE
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
We are delighted that Dr Robin Birley OBE (1935-2018) has been awarded his Gordonstoun Fellowship.
David White, Chair of Governors, was accompanied...
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