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Glenalmond College is a co-educational independent boarding school in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, for children aged between 12 and 18 years. It is situated on the River Almond near the village of Methven, about 8 miles (13 km) west of the city of Perth. The college opened in 1847 as Trinity College, Glenalmond and was renamed in 1983 ...
We are a Co-Ed Independent Boarding & Day school in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, for children aged between 12-18 years.
- Wednesday Night Compline
- Neishes and Top Astro
- Goodacres
- Girlfriends, Boyfriends and The Tree
- The Moncrieff
- Off Behind The Gannochy
It is probably best to begin by recounting the religious fervour that underpinned the daily life of the school. Each morning – excluding Saturdays – we practiced and celebrated the “one holy Catholic and apostolic church”, whether we liked it or not. The Scottish Episcopal church is not known for its engaging sermons or inspiring teaching, but I do...
The second religion of Glenalmond was Rugby. Actually, it’s possible that it was only mysecond religion, but sport was equally impossible to avoid – there is a reason we didn’t have Chapel on a Saturday. Thing is, for all our time spent doing hill sprints at Neishes or practising our short corners on top astro, we were never really that good. I thi...
At Balerno, houses were a simple administrative tool, allowing for an easy way of dividing us up for registration. Only once a year did we ever have any sense of pride for the house we had been allocated – sports day. Things at Glenalmond could not have been more different to this. See the above to witness an exceptionally pretentious 18-year-old m...
Public displays of affection were considered a serious contravention to the school rules: a detention would be dealt out to anybody caught publicly holding hands or, God forbid, embracing. Naturally this had virtually no effect on the inevitable pursuits of horny teenagers. The bell would ring at 2100 to signal the end of prep (timetabled homework)...
Saturday night provided a brief foray into a world of social interaction. Our sixth form centre – the Moncrieff – was turned into a club. A space that rivalled even the dingiest Wednesday sports nights at university – though to us it was the closest we came to reckless house parties or filthy clubbing during term time. We were allowed only two drin...
Everyone tried it at some point. Whether you were an addicted smoker sneaking around at break time, one who flirted with the occasional day time ciggy behind the Gannochy, or a strictly Saturday-night-only rule breaker. Smoking isn’t fun anymore. Smoking isn’t cool anymore. In fact, having to leave work for a smoke break, or sitting on your doorste...
- Archie Winnington-Ingram
Glenalmond College is an independent boarding and day school set in 300 acres of spectacular countryside just outside Perth, yet within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. It makes the most of its rural Scottish location with its pupils living and learning free from the distractions of city life.
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Jan 8, 2018 · Glenalmond College is centred on producing students who, put simply, love to learn. It’s about teaching them to want to push themselves to ever greater heights; to challenge themselves; to succeed; and of course, to learn from their failures.
Glenalmond College, Methven. 3,595 likes · 195 talking about this · 3,692 were here. An extraordinary education for boys and girls aged 12 to 18. Full & flexi boarding and day pupils. w
Glenalmond College is one of the most beautiful schools in the world. Its exceptional location is matched by its excellent academic offering and impressive track record for helping young boys and girls achieve their full potential.
