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Military Open Day - 2026

Thank you so much for your interest in Gordonstoun and all that we offer for military families. Gordonstoun's unique location is part of the reason we are so well equipped to deliver our world leading curriculum. Therefore, it really is best to visit Gordonstoun in person, if you are able.

You are warmly invited

We welcome you to join us for a bespoke Military Open Day, that will run alongside our current parents Open Day on Friday 22 May 2026. During this event you will have the option to enjoy the following:

  • Speak to students
  • Tour our facilities
  • Visit our boarding houses
  • Watch Sports Day activities
  • Take afternoon tea on the South Lawn
  • View our Gordonstoun services showcase (including Fire and Coastguard)
  • Attend our Music Gala Concert

We do hope your family will be able to join us, please RSVP by 11 May using the button below and our admissions team will send you more information.

 

Register Here


 

"As a military family, we value resilience, community, and adaptability - and Gordonstoun reflects those same strengths. It feels like a place where our children truly belong, no matter where duty takes us."

 The Montgomery Family

 

 

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7 day programme

As a fully boarding school, our curriculum runs 7 days a week

Gordonstoun student in design

Vast Horizons

Our uniquely broad curriculum exposes our students to a vast array of experiences and interests

Weekend Archery at Gordonstoun

Weekends

Weekends allow students to explore new activities or advance their grand passions

Student performing at Gordonstoun

Plus Est En Vous

Alongside academic excellence, students are challenged on the sports field, on stage, in the mountains and at sea

Football Teamwork and leadership

Teamwork

Soft skills of communication, teamwork, leadership, problem‑solving, resilience, adaptability, discipline, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence and motivation are developed through activities.

Gordonstoun Fire Service with young enthusiast

Service

To be of service to others is a core ethos at Gordonstoun. We have 8 rescue and community services that all students join in Senior school

Gordonstoun students in their Leiths cookery class

Exceptional Value


As a fully boarding school operating seven days a week, families recognise our exceptional value (we do not charge separately for weekend provision/activities)

Outdoor and Adventure Learning cooking on expedition

Outdoor Learning


World renowned for our outdoor and adventure learning, Gordonstoun students will benefit from the highest standards of expeditions and sail training voyages

Students navigating on DofE Expedition

Home of the DofE


As the birthplace of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Gordonstoun is ideally situated between the mountains and the sea for adventure of all kinds

Gordonstoun student steering aboard Ocean Spirit of Moray

Sail Training


Gordonstoun owns its own yacht, which students will crew in open ocean as part of their Gordonstoun education

 
Join us on 22 May 2026 for our Military Open Day - tailored for you.

 

Register Here

 

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