Scotland’s only Catholic boarding school has been saved from closure after an “extraordinary call to action” by parents which raised £1.2 million in 48 hours.
Kilgraston School in Perthshire announced over a week ago that it would be shutting its doors, blaming Covid lockdowns and travel restrictions for undermining demand from international boarders.
Parents launched a £2 million fundraising campaign as parents canvassed alumni, previous donors, and the families of prospective students.
After it raised £1.2 million, the education provider Achieve Group agreed to match funding, and create a further investment plan to keep the school open.
A parent action group launched after the £39,000-a-year school announced it was to close voted in favour of accepting Achieve Group’s proposal.
