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Staff at Erskine Stewart Melville (ESM) in Edinburgh say they are taking a cautious,

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Independent school pioneering AI says teaching comes first, tools second

ESM has developed a policy on the use of AI in classrooms that has specific guidance for grade levels, but keeps teaching at the forefront.

Drumduan House in Forres.

Drumduan House in Forres.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Former Drumduan School in Forres co-founded by actress Tilda Swinton up for sale

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Former scientist Dr Lucy Hay named deputy rector at Glasgow independent school

Harry Murray, Head of the Rugby Academy at the High School of Glasgow, welcomes the first cohort of student-athletes this academic year at the school's new training facilities.

Harry Murray, Head of the Rugby Academy at the High School of Glasgow, welcomes the first cohort of student-athletes this academic year at the school's new training facilities.

Glasgow Warriors

Scottish independent school launches rugby academy as path to the pros

Tilda Swinton co-founded the school

Tilda Swinton co-founded the school

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Private school co-founded by Scottish actress Tilda Swinton closes

Mainstream schools in the public and private sector provide for a significant number of pupils with additional support needs, but the quality of that provision is drastically different.

Mainstream schools in the public and private sector provide for a significant number of pupils with additional support needs, but the quality of that provision is drastically different.

Are private schools cash cows or vital partners for public education?

Pupils at the High School of Glasgow hosted their first election hustings this week.

Pupils at the High School of Glasgow hosted their first election hustings this week.

2026 Holyrood election

‘Don’t leave your voice unused’: Pupils proud of first Holyrood votes

American middle school teacher Alyssa Dreelan, with two of her students.

American middle school teacher Alyssa Dreelan, with two of her students.

Americans in Scotland

Inside the international school that's a haven for Americans far away from home

Lisa Kerr, Principal at George Watson's College, Edinburgh

Lisa Kerr, Principal at George Watson's College, Edinburgh

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Two jobs and help from bank of mum and dad - VAT charge hits private school families

Answers are being sought over what has happened to £150m raised in VAT payments from private school fees

Answers are being sought over what has happened to £150m raised in VAT payments from private school fees

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Show us the money – questions over where VAT funds have gone

The school is opening in Edinburgh

The school is opening in Edinburgh

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'A classical education': Scotland's newest 'low-tech' religious school opens

Many schools struggle to meet the demand for access to instrumental lessons, and the head of music at a top independent school is calling for the system to consider music a priority.

Many schools struggle to meet the demand for access to instrumental lessons, and the head of music at a top independent school is calling for the system to consider music a priority.

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'We need more than ‘token’ music lessons for Scottish pupils'

Holyrood education convener Douglas Ross wants a UK Government representative to answer questions about how VAT revenue from private school tuition will impact Scotland.

Holyrood education convener Douglas Ross wants a UK Government representative to answer questions about how VAT revenue from private school tuition will impact Scotland.

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Holyrood committee wants answers on private school VAT

Gordonstoun has teamed up with Leiths

Gordonstoun has teamed up with Leiths

Scottish school teams up with leading chef trainers to provide classes for students

Antonia Berry, centre, was appointed rector at the High School of Glasgow and wants to help drive her school into the future.

Antonia Berry, centre, was appointed rector at the High School of Glasgow and wants to help drive her school into the future.

First female rector has Glasgow's oldest school looking to the future

The school has partnered with Steinway

The school has partnered with Steinway

Scottish school joins elite group to become 'All-Steinway'

Merchiston Castle School has apologised (PA)

Merchiston Castle School has apologised (PA)

Child sexual abuse

One of Scotland's private schools apologises for 'decades' of child abuse

Fettes College hires specialist firm as it launches search for new head teacher

Fettes College hires specialist firm as it launches search for new head teacher

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Fettes College hires specialist firm as it launches search for new head teacher

Should there be a reduction in the abortion time limit?

Should there be a reduction in the abortion time limit?

Letters: Recognising a baby's right to life is not fascism

St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow

St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow

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Prestigious college seeks principal to lead next generation of leaders

Cedars School in Greenock could become a casualty of the Labour government's new policy of applying VAT to private school tuition

Cedars School in Greenock could become a casualty of the Labour government's new policy of applying VAT to private school tuition

Small religious school ‘on the brink’ as parents grapple with new VAT costs

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policy of scrapping at VAT exemption for private school tuition is set to take effect in January.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policy of scrapping at VAT exemption for private school tuition is set to take effect in January.

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Explained: How will the Labour private school VAT policy impact Scottish schools?