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The history of education in Scotland in its modern sense of organised and institutional learning, began in the Middle Ages, when Church choir schools and grammar schools began educating boys. By the end of the 15th century schools were also being organised for girls and universities were founded at St Andrews , Glasgow and Aberdeen .
Larger urban school boards established about 200 "higher grade" (secondary) schools as a cheaper alternative to the burgh schools. [22] [44] Some of these were former grammar schools, such as the Glasgow and Edinburgh High Schools, Aberdeen New High School and Perth Academy.
Larger urban school boards established about 200 "higher grade" (secondary) schools as a cheaper alternative to the burgh schools. [1] [19] Some of these were former grammar schools, such as the Glasgow and Edinburgh High Schools, Aberdeen New High School and Perth Academy.
Scottish education in the eighteenth century concerns all forms of education, including schools, universities and informal instruction, in Scotland in the eighteenth century. At the beginning of the period there was a largely complete network of parish schools in the Lowlands, although there were gaps in provision in the Highlands.
Gordon was born in Keith, Scotland on 18 May 1901, the eldest child of Margaret (née Lamb) and James Gordon. She attended Keith Grammar School before going to the University of Aberdeen in 1918. As she had limited funds to support her education she took positions as a student demonstrator in zoology. She graduated from the University with BSc ...
Note: the words "grammar school" do not denote any special status within the Scottish education system, although these schools do often have a prestigious and long history. Within the Scottish local government education departments they are treated just like all other high schools .
The school closed in 1979. Activities and exhibits at the museum include an opportunity to participate in a Victorian classroom situation, with employed actors playing teachers who impose strict discipline. [3] The school is the subject of a 2018 documentary by Margaret Moore, Scotland Street School Remembers. [2] [4]
The school closed in 1890 when its pupils transferred to Grantown Grammar School and Burnfield House is now the home of the Museum. [21] Adjacent to the museum is a Bell tower that holds the old town bell. [22] The Speyside Orphanage (also known as the Speyside Charity/Free School) was established in 1795, with funds from Lady Grant of Monymusk.