This area has been written entirely by students and hopefully will give an insight into life at Gordonstoun from their point of view.
Information on life in the boarding houses can be found in the individual House pages.
Reflections on my First Year
I arrived in Year 9 on a sunny day, mid-afternoon. I came from a school called Ardvreck which I was pretty happy to be leaving as I had been there for five years...more
Ramadan at Gordonstoun
Ramadan at Gordonstoun has been a very interesting time for Emil and me. Our House has been a great support in this rather testing month for Muslims...more
First Impressions
"Driving up the drive on the first day brought a few butterflies to my stomach and a wave of anxiety but as soon as I stepped through the door of Windmill Lodge (my home for the next 5 years)....more
Responsibility
Being a House Captain in Gordonstoun carries with it a lot of responsibility and involves playing a leading role in the daily function of school life and particularly life in the House....more
Life as a day student
Having been a day pupil at Gordonstoun for three years now I have definitely settled into school life. Most people think that being a day pupil you miss out on all the opportunities....more
Food
"What is the food like?"
That is one of the questions about Gordonstoun I am asked the most and I have to say it is also one of the issues that was really important to me....more
Service
I'm Captain of the School's Mountain Rescue team and I oversee the running of the service...more
Social Events
Wednesdays and Saturdays are social nights, and all the girls are getting all dressed up with their best clothes to impress the male species within the School....more
Plus est en Vous
I've always known the meaning and I'm sure there always has been more in me. However, have I really exerted this "plus" over the last four years?....more
Reflections
I never really believed I could fulfil my dream! I started Gordonstoun in Year 9 having attended Aberlour House and it was there that I started to develop my passion for drama and acting....more
International Service Projects
I was incredibly lucky when I was selected to go on a project to a country which I will never forget. It is this country which I keep dreaming of, this country which taught me how to appreciate every single thing I have....more
The International Citizenship Collegiate Programme
for US students
In the few short months that I have studied at Gordonstoun, my decision to complete a thirteenth year of school before university has already proven to be invaluable.....more