SUMMER STAY

Check out what’s involved in a three-week summer stay in Scotland.

It's Time to Start Your Adventures

Our summer stay programmes suit individuals or groups looking to learn English, participate in activities and visit tourist destinationsThe programme includes accommodation in host families or Lathallan Boarding School where we offer a themed Harry Potter programmeWeekend excursions to Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Edinburgh make this an unforgettable stay.

* The programme itinerary below is provisional and can be tailored to your needs *

MEET THE HOST FAMILIES

AM: School at Stonehaven Community Centre - English Language Entry Level Test & Lessons.

PM: Orientation of Stonehaven plus guided tour of Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum (a heritage museum which once served as a prison). Families meet students at Community Centre to show the students the journey home in reverse.

VISIT DUNNOTTAR CASTLE

AM: School.

PM: Visit of Dunnottar Castle & Ruins (Medieval hilltop fortress where the Scottish Crown Jewels were hidden from the invading English army).

Excursion to Aberdeen

AM: Visit of Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

PM: Armed Forces Event (parade down Union Street of Armed Forces at 11am with family activities at Queen’s Link at Beachfront).

let's go swimming


AM: School.

PM: Swimming.

VISIT ST CYRUS

AM: School.

PM: Excursion by coach to Scottish National Nature Reserve, St Cyrus – guided visit of the reserve with its 400 Species of plants in bloom, butterflies and other local wildlife.

TENNIS COACHING

AM: School.

PM: Tennis Coaching with qualified LTA instructor at Stonehaven Tennis Club.

A TRIP TO THE CINEMA

AM: School.

PM: Train to Aberdeen (cinema at Union Square).

mini golf

AM: School.

PM: Mini Golf at Recreation Grounds followed by football in Baird Park.

Excursion to Edinburgh

AM: Visit of Edinburgh Castle & Woollen Centre.

PM: Visit of The Writers’ Museum (celebrating the lives of Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott & Robert Louis Stevenson). Visit of St Giles Cathedral.

FRUIT PICKING AT Charlton Farm

AM: School.

PM: Excursion by coach to Charlton Farm for fruit picking (raspberries & strawberries).

BADMINTON

AM: School.

PM: Badminton at Stonehaven Leisure Centre.

EXCURSION TO CRATHES CASTLE

AM: School.

PM: Excursion by coach to Crathes Castle (16th Century Castle with connections to Robert the Bruce – with woodland trail).

COASTAL GUIDED WALK

AM: School.

PM: Coastal guided walk with Countryside Ranger (rock pool exploration, coastal geology and wildlife). Outdoor footwear with grip required.

STONEHAVEN MURDER MYSTERY TREASURE TRAIL

AM: School.

PM: Stonehaven Murder Mystery Treasure Trail to include the historic centre and harbour.

excursion to codonas amusement park

Indoor Pass: Ten-Pin Bowling & 18 hole Golf & XD Theatre & Dodgems,

OR

Outdoor Pass: All Park Rides (roller coaster, log fume, big wheel), XD Theatre, Ten-Pin Bowling.

BINGO AND BOARD GAMES

AM: School.

PM: Bingo & board games.

badminton

AM: School.

PM: Badminton at Stonehaven Leisure Centre.