Donaldson's is Scotland's national school for pupils who are deaf or have communication difficulties.
Our modern bistro is positioned adjacent to the main reception and also alongside the large assembly hall making it ideal for events and informal meetings. To take a tour of our Bistro click here.
Refreshments can be provided upon request, see our Catering section for more information.
Donaldson's staff room is a large open plan space with many facilities suitable for informal events, social events or meetings. There is also a balcony offering a small amount of sheltered outdoor seating. To take a tour of our staff room click here.
The school is set within beautiful landscaped gardens. The woodland areas feature paths and a trim track. Amongst the trees there is also a large roofed outside classroom. The outside classroom is an ideal setting for a private meeting or class and also has access to WiFi.
To view the grounds which surround our school please take a look at our virtual tour.
We welcome you to make an appointment to tour our extensive grounds in person. Prices for the hiring areas of the school grounds are available on request.
As we are a non-profit organisation, any profits made from holding your event at Donaldson's will be reinvested into the education, therapy and care of our pupils. (Charity number SC017417)
"By choosing to have your event at Donaldson's you will not only have access to modern state-of-the-art facilities and award winning catering, but also you will be supporting the education of our pupils who are deaf or have communication difficulties, as all profits from our commercial activity are re-invested into the school."