Belhaven Hill School Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsScotland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Belhaven Hill School is a residential and day prep school based in Dunbar, Scotland, serving boys and girls aged 6 to 13. Founded in 1923 and set on 20 acres of coastal grounds near Edinburgh, it combines an outdoor-minded approach with a forward-looking academic program and dedicated support for learners. The school operates with a full-boarding model, without flexi or weekly options, maintaining weekend occupancy and a calendar of activities for boarders and in-session weekends. Belhaven administers a broad transport network, including daily minibuses across East Lothian and to the Borders and Northumberland, plus weekend services to multiple towns; train travel to York or London and Heathrow can be arranged for exeats and term breaks. In 2020, 26 leavers earned 18 scholarships across disciplines such as academics, sport, music, art, and drama to leading schools in Scotland and England, reflecting the school's emphasis on a well-rounded program. In 2026, the school was recognised as one of the world's top 100 private schools.