Gordonstoun pupils discover ‘1,000-year-old Viking church’ on uninhabited island The ancient structure was unearthed on the Orkney island of Swona. Evening Standard · Aug 30
‘Like an Arthurian legend’: The font that followed Charles to Gordonstoun The Norman font stood in the school’s chapel until the 1970s, when it was returned to St Michael’s Church in Upton Cressett, Shropshire. The Independent UK · Aug 2
Duke of Edinburgh visits old school to present pipe band with royal banner Edward visited Gordonstoun in Moray where he was formerly a pupil. Evening Standard · Apr 28
Pupils at King’s old school to be on call 24/7 to support Coastguard Charles was a member of Gordonstoun’s Coastguard service during his time at the school. Evening Standard · Jan 28
Princess Royal opens coastguard centre at King’s old school The new building replaces one opened by Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, in 1955. Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025
School pupils become first to camp on abandoned Scottish island in 50 years A GROUP of Gordonstoun students are the first people in half a century to camp out on an abandoned Scottish island. The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2024
Students from the King’s former school spend week on uninhabited island Sixth formers from Gordonstoun stayed on Swona, in the Pentland Firth, which has been uninhabited since 1974. Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024
King Charles III's Old School Goes On Charm Offensive Facilities at Gordonstoun School in northeast Scotland include a climbing wall, rifle range and a five-hole golf course, while pupils can even avail themselves of bagpipe lessons. International Business Times · Jun 13, 2024
Prince Philip’s royal tradition Princess Anne chose to uphold with her children - but none of her brothers did! Prince Philip’s royal tradition was something his sons chose not to continue with their children but Princess Anne's kids enjoyed it Woman & Home · Nov 7, 2023
King presents award to Gordonstoun’s pipe band The King congratulated the band, from his former school, during the Braemar Gathering. The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023
New royal book claims King Charles suffered in silence as childhood bullies ‘broke his nose’ "Charles was a very polite, sweet boy — always incredibly thoughtful and kind" GoodToKnow · Aug 29, 2023
King Charles carried ‘pitiful teddy bear’ with him everywhere, Prince Harry says It’s believed the bear was from Charles’ days at boarding school Gordonstoun, Scotland where he was badly bullied The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Former pupils win £500,000 over abuse claims at Scottish boarding school Insurer makes out-of-court settlement for alleged attacks by teachers in the 1990s The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022
Gordonstoun students watch Queen’s funeral from King’s old bedroom Staff and students at the King’s former school have come together to mark the Queen’s state funeral. Gordonstoun school, in Morayshire, suspended lessons on Monday to allow boarding houses to gather and watch the funeral broadcast. The houses were silent as the Queen’s coffin made its way to Westminster Abbey,… Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022 Staff and pupils at King’s former school come together to mark Queen’s funeral Gordonstoun school suspended lessons on Monday to allow boarding house pupils to gather and watch the funeral.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 10, 2022 King Charles and the Scottish school that left scars he struggled to heal Sending the prince to the 1930s school in a remote part of north-east Scotland was later referred to as 'not the best decision' by the Duke of Edinburgh after Charles struggled to fit in and called it a 'prison sentence'
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022 Queen will be ‘fondly remembered’ at husband and sons’ old school Gordonstoun also wished success to its former pupil King Charles.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022 Gordonstoun school fire service wins Queen’s Award The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK.
The Independent UK · May 27, 2022 Six-figure legal settlement for man abused by teacher when he was 12 John Findlay took legal action against Aberlour House School, which has now merged with Gordonstoun.