WELCOME TO LANKARKSHIRE'S BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The isbi Schools Directory Guide To The Top Private Schools & Colleges In Lanarkshire

For anyone planning a move to or within Lanarkshire in South East Scotland we have collated information below about different places to live, schools, estate agents and other information we think useful for relocating within this fantastic Lanarkshire.

Offering some of the best living anywhere in Great Britain, Lanarkshire's famous British cities and towns include Glasgow, East Kilbride and Hamilton.

Lanarkshire has a great choice of high quality UK private schools, beautiful countryside, lots of activities and excellent housing - with a fantastic range of different property to call home, from country mansions and estates, cottages and bungalows to new build executive housing, family townhouses and apartments.

"Lanarkshire, sometimes called Lanark, became an administrative region during the reign of David I. Lanarkshire was a key battleground for many important battles throughout the ages, including the Battle of Langside (1568) where Mary Queen of Scots was defeated. In the 17th and 18th century Lanarkshire prospered from the American colonies settling in Glasgow, this propelled Lanarkshire to be one of the most industrially developed counties in Scotland." Britannica

Lanarkshire is bordered by Dumfriesshire to the south, Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire to the north, Peeblesshire and Midlothian to the East and Renfrewshire and Ayrshire to the west.

Glasgow, Lanarkshire’s main city and the biggest city in Scotland, has a thriving music scene and has recently been recognised as the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music!

TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN LANARKSHIRE, SCOTLAND, UK

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Looking for a prestigious Independent (private) school in Lanarkshire, GB?

If you are thinking of moving to live in Lanarkshire (or you already live in Lanarkshire but are considering relocating) and you and your family are researching some of the best private schools in Lanarkshire there is a big choice of high quality Lanarkshire schools, with a number of the Lanarkshire’s highest ranking Independent schools considered to be some of the best in the UK.

Lanarkshire’s private education sector features day schools and boarding schools, girls’ schools, boys’ schools and co-educational (mixed) schools, including leading private Nurseries, Prep Schools, Independent Secondary and Sixth Form schools and colleges.

Find Private Schools In Lanarkshire, UK (Or "Private Schools Near Me")

Developed over the last 36+ years, the isbi School Search Directory is one of the largest and most comprehensive private schools directories available, helping thousands of families to find, compare and select good schools since the 1980s.

> You can search for private schools with a reputation for excellence in Lanarkshire and in the city Glasgow and towns like East Kilbride and Hamilton by using our Private Schools Directory and Independent Schools Finder (powered by isbi's School Search Directory) or by clicking on the names of the schools and colleges listed below to see detailed profiles with photos, videos, maps etc.

> With our expanded school search technology you can filter your search by the type of school you are looking for such as day and boarding, gender, age range, academic study, religious affiliation, school fees, scholarships and bursaries, open days etc.

> You can also focus your search on just private Pre-Prep and Prep schools or on Independent Senior and Sixth Form schools and colleges, or view search results for all of them together.

Please explore isbi.com for detailed information and guides about good schools of all types and for open days, school and college and news, articles and blogs with details of school associations, glossaries and explanations about examinations and qualifications and expert advice about independent education at private schools and colleges around the UK and worldwide.

THE BEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES IN LANARKSHIRE

Please see below for a full list of private schools and colleges in Lanarkshire, one of the best being:

St Columbia’s School

Kilmacolm, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland, PA13 4AU

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 3-18 years, Day

St Columba's is an independent, non-denominational day school for children aged 3 to 18. We are one of Scotland's highest achieving schools, nestled in the beautiful town of Kilmacolm, near Glasgow. Here, we prepare our young people for the world in a warm and welcoming atmosphere where each pupil is known and recognised as an individual.

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Top Private Independent Secondary Schools & Colleges In Lanarkshire, UK

Some of the best Independent Secondary schools and colleges and Sixth Form schools and colleges in Lanarkshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls include:

Top Private Pre-Preparatory & Preparatory Schools In Lanarkshire, UK

Some of the best Pre-Prep and Prep schools in Lanarkshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls aged from 3 years to 11 or 13 years include:

Special Needs Schools In Lanarkshire, UK

Some of the best Special Needs schools in Lanarkshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British Special Needs and Special Education Needs education for boys and girls (single-sex and mixed) include:

MOVING TO LANARKSHIRE? RELOCATING TO LANARKSHIRE?

Where To Live In Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

The most popular British cities and towns in the Lanarkshire area (GB) include, with approximate population numbers:

> Glasgow, UK

Glasgow (635,600), Govanhill (9,700), Pollokshields (9,700), Patrick (8,800), Hillhead (6,200), Govan (5,800), Gorbals (6,000), Shawlands (7,000), Landside (4,400)

> Clydesdale, UK

Lanark (9,000), Kirkmulrhill (4,200), Coalburn (1,200), Carnwath (1,400)

> East Kilbride, UK

East Kilbride (77,500), Motherwell (32,100), Newton Mearns (26,600)

> Hamilton, Lanarkshire, UK

Hamilton (54,100), Larkhall (14,700), Wishaw (30,200), Blantyre (17,500)

> Monklands, Lanarkshire, UK

Airdrie (55,000), Clarkston (9,800), Arden (9,200)

> Motherwell, Lanarkshire, UK

Motherwell (32,120), Coatbridge (43,900), Wishaw (20,200), Bellshill (20,200)

> East Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire, UK

East Dunbartonshire (108,300), Milngavie (12,900), Lenzie (8,000), Twechar (1,100)

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN GLASGOW, ENGLAND, UK

Glasgow is very popular place to live and many people move to Glasgow each year, or to near Glasgow and the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to Glasgow are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the County capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Ten Things To Know About Glasgow, England, UK

> FACT 1: Glasgow was designated as a UNESCO City of Music in 2008, the city features an average of 130 music events each week! However it’s most famous event is TRNSMT festival, which takes place in July of each year and has included previous acts such as Radiohead, Stormzy, Kasabian, Lewis Capaldi, Arctic Monkeys and many more!

> FACT 2: Glasgow is famous for its Batman set in the new film featuring Robert Pattinson! The streets of Glasgow were used to illustrate the famous Gotham City.

> FACT 3: Glasgow is an artist's dream. The city has one of the most expensive art collections in the world. The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMa), The Hunterian Museum and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum all have carefully curated exhibitions that cater to all tastes and are well worth a visit! Works by Van Gough, Salvador Dali and Cluade Monet are found across the galleries of Glasgow.

> FACT 4: Visit the Horseshoe Bar in Drury Street to drink at the longest pub bar in Europe, measuring 104 feet and 3 inches!

> FACT 5: Glasgow has the third oldest underground system in the world, opening in 1896 it is known as ‘The Clockwork Orange’ due to its quirky bright orange carriages!

> FACT 6: The first international football match took place in Glasgow! In 1872 the first game was organised between England and Scotland, although the score ended in 0-0…

> FACT 7: There are trees in Glasgow that are older than dinosaurs! If you visit Fossil Grove in Victoria park, you will find 11 very special trees which date back more than 330 million years!

> FACT 8: Europe’s first commercially successful steamship was built in Glasgow! Famous engineer Henry Bull launched The Comet in 1812 which opened up the River Clyde for trade and transportation.

> FACT 9: Glasgow is a Global Green City! In fact, Glasgow’s Gaelic name is Glaschu, which means ‘green space’. The city has recently implemented many schemes in order to become more green, including increased cycling schemes with 67 OVO bike locations across the city.

> FACT 10: Famous architect, water colourist and artist Rennie Mackintosh was a student at the Glasgow School of Art. His famous works include the painting ‘Peonies’ and the building Hillbrook House.

Where To Live In Glasgow, UK

Glasgow and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, Glasgow and the areas near Glasgow is full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

Hillhead Glasgow, Shawlands Glasgow, Bearsden Glasgow, Giffnock Glasgow, Scotstoun Glasgow, The West End Glasgow, East End Glasgow, Southside Glasgow

Commuting To And From Glasgow By Rail Or Road

Relocating to Glasgow is especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to Edinburgh, Paisley, Dundee and other locations for work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

> Glasgow To Edinburgh: Edinburgh is about 50 miles by road from Glasgow via the M8 and driving to the centre of Edinburgh from Glasgow normally takes under 1 hour 15 minutes. There is a very regular train service to Edinburgh from Glasgow, with trains taking from 50 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes to get to Edinburgh.

> Glasgow To London: London is about 415 miles by road from Glasgow, driving to the centre of London from Glasgow normally takes under 7 hours. However there are regular flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) which take around 1 hour 35 minutes. There is also a very regular train service to London from Glasgow, with around 35 trains per day, taking from 4 hours 50 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes to get to London Victoria.

> Glasgow To Paisley: Paisley is about 11 miles by road from Glasgow via the M8 and driving to the centre of Paisley from Glasgow normally takes under 30 minutes. There is a very regular train service to Paisley from Glasgow, with trains taking from 10 minutes to 20 minutes to get to Paisley.

> Glasgow To Dundee: Dundee is about 80 miles by road from Glasgow via the M80 and the A9 and driving to the centre of Dundee from Glasgow normally takes under 2 hours. There is a very regular train service to Dundee from Glasgow, with trains taking from 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes to get to Dundee

Nearest Airports To Glasgow, UK

The nearest airport to Glasgow is Glasgow International Airport (GLA) which is 6 miles away. Other nearby airports include Glasgow/Prestwick (PIK) (under 28 miles), Edinburgh (EDI) (under 35 miles) and Dundee (DND) (under 63 miles).

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN HAMILTON, SCOTLAND, UK

Hamilton is a very popular place to live and many people move to Hamilton each year, or to near Hamilton and the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to Hamilton are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the Lanarkshire capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Ten Things To Know About Hamilton, Scotland, UK

> Fact 1: Hamilton received its name from the Hamilton family in 1445 after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Robert I gave the family the title after their contribution to the Battle and Hamilton became a royal burgh from 1548 to 1670.

> Fact 2: There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites located just outside Hamilton. New Lanark and the Antonine wall both capture the incredible beauty of Lanarkshire and make for excellent day trips.

> Fact 3: The world was watching as mountain biking and the triathlon were held at the nearby Cathkin Braes and Strathclyde Park as part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

> Fact 4: The biggest gold nugget ever found in the UK was discovered in Hamilton! It came in at 27oz and was found in 1502.

> Fact 5: Climb Tinto Hill and reach the highest point in Scotland! At 707m it has breathtaking views of Hamilton and the nearby villages. At the summit, Tinto Hill is the largest cairn in Scotland and it’s tradition to carry a rock from the summit to the top in order to keep it growing!

> Fact 6: The origins of curling are claimed to be at the Colzium Estate where the sport was first played in 1716.

> Fact 7: Hamilton was once famous for its coal production, the discovery of this resource propelled it into the 19th century where great iron foundries and impressive engineering projects were completed.

> Fact 8: Hamilton now has a thriving orchard market, home to the special species known as the Dipodium Hamiltonianum, which is green flowers with dark red spots.

> Fact 9: Hamilton is the 8th largest settlement in Scotland, however with a population of 55,000, it is no match to the nearby city of Glasgow, which sits at 635,600!

> Fact 10: The town’s original name was Cadzow or Cadyou, a word from the language of the Middle Scots. The language was used in the Lowlands from 1450 to 1700 but died out as it became too dissimilar to the more widely spoken Early Scots.

Commuting To And From Hamilton By Rail Or Road

Relocating to Hamilton is especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paisley, Dundee and other places to work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

> Hamilton To Edinburgh: Edinburgh is about 41 miles by road from Hamilton via the M8 and driving to the centre of Edinburgh from Hamilton normally takes under 1 hour. There is a very regular train service to Edinburgh from Hamilton, with trains taking from 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes to get to Edinburgh.

> Hamilton To Glasgow: Glasgow is about 13 miles by road from Hamilton via the M8 and driving to the centre of Glasgow from Hamilton normally takes under 30 minutes. There is a very regular train service to Glasgow from Hamilton, with trains taking from 30 minutes to 50 minutes to get to Glasgow

> Hamilton To Dundee: Dundee is about 82 miles by road from Hamilton via the A9 and driving to the centre of Dundee from Hamilton normally takes under 2 hours. There is a regular train service to Dundee from Hamilton, with trains taking from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes to get to Dundee.

Nearest Airports To Hamilton, UK

The nearest airport to Hamilton is Glasgow International Airport (GLA) which is 17 miles away. Other nearby airports include Edinburgh (EDI) (under 28 miles), Newcastle (NCL) (under 105 miles) and Belfast City (BHD) (under 108 miles).

Where To Live In Hamilton, UK

Hamilton and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, Hamilton and the areas near Hamilton is full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

Avongrove Hamilton, Burnbank Hamilton, Barncluith Hamilton, Brackenhill Park Hamilton, Earnock Hamilton, Ferniegair Hamilton, Eddlewood Hamilton, Fairhill Hamilton, High Earnock Hamilton, Hillhouse Hamilton, Laighstonehall Hamilton, Low Waters Hamilton, Meikle Hamilton, Torheads Farm Hamilton, Udston Hamilton, Whitehill Hamilton, Woodhead Hamilton