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| established = 1959 (- 2002)
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| type = Private co-educational boarding secondary
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| grades = p7 - s6 (Years 1 - Upper 6, ages 10 - 18)
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| city = Near [[Kinloch Rannoch]] and [[Pitlochry, Scotland|Pitlochry]]
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| country = [[Scotland]], [[UK]]
| campus = Rural; c. 90 acres
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| motto = In pursuit of all round excellence
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'''Rannoch School''' was a [[Private schools in the United Kingdom|private]] boarding school, located on the south shore of [[Loch Rannoch]] in [[Perth and Kinross]], Scotland on the Dall Estate, {{convert|6|mi|km}} from [[Kinloch Rannoch]]. Dall House served as the main school building and a boarding house.


It was established by three masters from [[Gordonstoun School]] and opened on 24 September 1959 with 82 boys. The school's ethos was enshrined in its principle of "in pursuit of all round excellence" based on the philosophies of [[Kurt Hahn]].


Rannoch's location in the [[Scottish Highlands|Highland]] [[Perthshire]] glens lent itself well to [[Outward Bound]] pursuits, which became a large part of the school's activities.
==History & Location==

'''Rannoch School''' is a former independent boarding school, located on the south shore of [[Loch Rannoch]] in Perthshire, Scotland on the Dall Estate, 6 miles from [[Kinloch Rannoch]]. Dall House served as the main school buidling and a boarding house.

It was established by three masters from [[Gordonstoun School]] in 1959, based on the philosophies of [[Kurt Hahn]]. The school's ethos was enshrined in its moto "in pursuit of all round excellence".

Likened to Hogwart's from JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Rannoch's location in the Highland Perthshire glens lent itself well to outward bound pursuits and naturally, these became a large part of the school's activities.

[[IMAGE: Aerialrannoch.gif|Rannoch School from the air]]

'''Rannoch School from the air'''


==Buildings==

At its peak, Rannoch School had over 300 boarders (girls and boys) from ages 10 - 18. There were four boys boarding houses; Dall (located in [[Dall House]] itself), Potteries, Wade and Wentworth; one girls house Robertson; and a junior boarding house, Cameron. In 1997, to accomodate a greater increase of girls, Wentworth merged with Dall to become Duncan House, and Wentworth itself became a new girls House, Struan.

Rannoch also had a modern sport centre, design centre, swimming pool, chapel and gym donated by the Tiso family.



==Dall House==
==Dall House==


Dall House was the main school building. It housed two of the boys’ boarding houses, the dining hall, kitchens, masters common room and headmasters office, and in later years the girls boarding house.
The estate dates back to 1347 and Dall House was a principal seat of the Clan Robertson until early last century. The building is a romantically styled Scots Baronial mansion house designed by architect Thomas Mackenzie. Prior to being purchased by the school, it was used as offices by the Forestry Commission.


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[[IMAGE: Dall1.jpg|300px|Dall House]] [[IMAGE: Dall2.jpg|320px|Dall House]] [[IMAGE: Dall3.jpg|260px|Dall House in the mist]]
[[:Dall House . .jpg||Dall House]]


The estate dates back to 1347. Dall House was built in 1855 as a principal seat of the [[Clan Robertson]], which it remained until the early last century. In 1860 it was sold to [[Thomas Frederick Charles Vernon Wentworth]] of Yorkshire. It passed to his son Captain [[Bruce Vernon-Wentworth]], who used to visit during the [[autumn]] shooting season. He took his staff from his main residence at [[Wentworth Castle]] in Yorkshire during the season and after the end of World War II lived there full-time until his death in 1951.
'''Dall House'''


==Academic==

The school was one of a few in Scotland, (if not the only) that taught SCE Higher grade subjects over two years, rather than one allowing a greater focus on extra-curricular activities. A small number of pupils on occasion took A-Levels instead. Subjects taught included English, Maths, Sciences, Music, Geography, Art, French, German, Modern Studies and Economics.


==Activities==

In addition to the regular sporting acitivies, Rannoch was very active with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, taking full advantage of the school's beautiful surroundings.

Rannoch also had its own volunteer emergency services. The school fire brigade, supported by [[Tayside Fire Brigade]], was manned by pupils and staff to provide emergency cover for the local area. The remoteness of Loch Rannoch meant fires were rare, but on occassion, 999 emergency calls resulted in the fire engine and crew being dispatched.

Three power boats furnished the Loch Patrol service and the mountain rescue service trained with Tayside Police to assist with missing hill walkers. Other services included ambulance, conservation, expedition, meteorlogical and library.

Sports also played a large part at Rannoch, with pupils participating in games four days per-week including, rugby, football, hockey, golf (Scotland's only 8-hole golf course), rounders, cross country skiing and athletics.

Academically, all main subjects were taught, mostly aiming towards Scottish Standard and Higher Grades, but also on occasion to A-Level. A large number of pupils particiapted in music, either learning an instrument or singing in one of the choirs.

Evening clubs and societies were also popular and a range of activities from electronics and film making, to chamber choir and bible study. During the early years, the pupils converted an old barn on the site into a chapel and this remained a central focal point for daily worship.


[[IMAGE: Rannoch_Chapel1.jpg|300px|Pupils in quadrangle outside school chapel]] [[IMAGE: Dall4.jpg|250px|School grounds and Dall House in School]]

'''Rannoch School Chapel and Quadrangle (left) and 1 XV Rugby pitch and Dall House in snow'''


He is buried at a private grave site by the [[Burn (landform)|burn]] adjacent to the house. The building is a romantically styled ''[[Scots Baronial]]'' mansion house designed by architects [[Thomas Mackenzie (architect)|Thomas Mackenzie]] and [[James Matthews (architect)|James Matthews]]. Prior to being purchased by the school, it was used as offices by the [[Forestry Commission]].


==Closure in 2002==
==Closure in 2002==
In 2002, Rannoch School closed permanently, having been threatened with closure the previous year but lasting another 12 months through financial donations and publicity. Although the demand for independent schooling in Scotland is on the increase, recent years have shown a decline in the number of parents willing to send their children to boarding school. The remoteness of Rannoch and lack of public transport meant that opportunities for [[day pupil]]s were very limited, being {{convert|6|mi|km}} from the nearest village and an hour's drive from the nearest city ([[Perth, Scotland|Perth]]).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/old-boys-fail-in-bid-to-resurrect-school-2511845 |title=Old boys fail in bid to resurrect school |work=[[The Scotsman]] |date=19 December 2002 |accessdate=26 July 2015}}</ref>


==Old Rannochians==
Sadly, in 2002, Rannoch School closed for good, having been threatened with closure the previous year but lasting another 12 months through financial donations. Although the demand for independent schooling on Scotland is on the increase, recent years have shown a decline in the number of parents willing to send their children to boarding school. The remoteness of Rannoch and lack of public transport meant that oppportunities for day pupils were very limited, being 6 miles from the nearest village and an hours drive from the nearest city ([[Perth, Scotland|Perth]]). Being more accessible from major road networks, the proximity or rival Perthshire boarding schools such as [[Strathallan]] and [[Glenalmond]] provided an alternative option for parents.
{{See also category|People educated at Rannoch School}}

Rannoch produced a number of distinguished alumni known as "Old Rannochians", including:

==Distinguished Rannochites==

Rannoch produced a number of athletes including former Scotland and British & Irish Lions captain [[Tom Smith]], 2006 Skeleton Olympian, Patrick Singleton and a number of the Tiso family, famous for their outdoor equipment centres.



*[[David Brudenell-Bruce, 9th Marquess of Ailesbury]]
*[[Graeme Lamb]], British General
*[[Patrick Singleton]], [[Bermuda|Bermudian]] [[luge]]r
*[[Tom Smith (rugby union, born 1971)|Tom Smith]], 1971-2022 International Rugby Player: Scotland (61 caps) and British & Irish Lions (6 caps over 2 tours)


==See also==
* [[Blairmore School]]
* [[Cademuir International School]]
* [[Oxenfoord Castle School]]
* [[St Margaret's School, Edinburgh]]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:43, 20 June 2024

Rannoch School
Location
Map
Near Kinloch Rannoch and Pitlochry

Scotland
Coordinates56°40′45″N 4°17′37″W / 56.67917°N 4.29361°W / 56.67917; -4.29361
Information
TypePrivate boarding secondary
MottoIn pursuit of all round excellence
Established1959 (1959)
FoundersA.J.S. Greig, P. Whitworth and J. Fleming
Closed2002 (2002)
GradesP7-S6 (Years 1-Upper 6)
GenderCo-educational
Age10 to 18
Enrolmentc. 300 at max
Campus sizec. 90 acres (36 ha)
Campus typeRural
AlumniOld Rannochians

Rannoch School was a private boarding school, located on the south shore of Loch Rannoch in Perth and Kinross, Scotland on the Dall Estate, 6 miles (9.7 km) from Kinloch Rannoch. Dall House served as the main school building and a boarding house.

It was established by three masters from Gordonstoun School and opened on 24 September 1959 with 82 boys. The school's ethos was enshrined in its principle of "in pursuit of all round excellence" based on the philosophies of Kurt Hahn.

Rannoch's location in the Highland Perthshire glens lent itself well to Outward Bound pursuits, which became a large part of the school's activities.

Dall House

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Dall House was the main school building. It housed two of the boys’ boarding houses, the dining hall, kitchens, masters common room and headmasters office, and in later years the girls boarding house.


Dall House

The estate dates back to 1347. Dall House was built in 1855 as a principal seat of the Clan Robertson, which it remained until the early last century. In 1860 it was sold to Thomas Frederick Charles Vernon Wentworth of Yorkshire. It passed to his son Captain Bruce Vernon-Wentworth, who used to visit during the autumn shooting season. He took his staff from his main residence at Wentworth Castle in Yorkshire during the season and after the end of World War II lived there full-time until his death in 1951.

He is buried at a private grave site by the burn adjacent to the house. The building is a romantically styled Scots Baronial mansion house designed by architects Thomas Mackenzie and James Matthews. Prior to being purchased by the school, it was used as offices by the Forestry Commission.

Closure in 2002

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In 2002, Rannoch School closed permanently, having been threatened with closure the previous year but lasting another 12 months through financial donations and publicity. Although the demand for independent schooling in Scotland is on the increase, recent years have shown a decline in the number of parents willing to send their children to boarding school. The remoteness of Rannoch and lack of public transport meant that opportunities for day pupils were very limited, being 6 miles (9.7 km) from the nearest village and an hour's drive from the nearest city (Perth).[1]

Old Rannochians

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See also: Category:People educated at Rannoch School

Rannoch produced a number of distinguished alumni known as "Old Rannochians", including:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Old boys fail in bid to resurrect school". The Scotsman. 19 December 2002. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
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