I saw a tweet this week about a Western Isles school looking for a new headteacher, complete with a picture of its beautiful backdrop.
On a whim, I then tweeted to ask what school had the most scenic backdrop - and was inundated with replies.
Here are some of the stunning pictures that came back and, below all those, the original tweet about Sir E Scott School on the Isle of Harris searching for a new head, which inspired the whole thread.
Did my probation year in Elgol Primary. Ticked the box and ended up there. Was a great year- lovely community and an unbeatable view! pic.twitter.com/biuRIVCEPC
- Jim Crawford (@P7MRC_LA) November 11, 2021
Elgol Primary on Skye. pic.twitter.com/um4KYLJNGX
- Karen Taggart (@kartags) November 11, 2021
Ok here we have it… our school is in the middle of this picture pic.twitter.com/lBNMbfryfZ
- Poolewe Primary School (@PooleweSchool) November 11, 2021
Here’s one view… pic.twitter.com/aqfrC0pYTb
- Natalie White (@natsywhite) November 11, 2021
Lochaber High School with Ben Nevis as a backdrop! pic.twitter.com/Xijm3kn30I
- Stephen Stewart // Smart School ? (@Stephen_THC) November 11, 2021
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- Ceitidh Chaimbeul (@CeitC_Millburn) November 12, 2021
There are so many glorious school settings in Highland: Glencoe PS, Elgol PS, Shieldaig PS, Badcaul PS, Loch Duich PS, Canna PS, Lochaber High School and Mallaig PS.
A view from Mallaig High School from December 2019. pic.twitter.com/Btcsl1J83Z
- Don Esson (@don_esson) November 11, 2021
I’d agree with that! ? #kintail #glenshiel pic.twitter.com/BbyQhAKPpd
- Lia Hunter (@LiaHunter) November 11, 2021
Loch Duich PS pic.twitter.com/03hpProWX7
- Katie Gardinier (@KGardinier) November 11, 2021
@RayneNorth in Aberdeenshire pic.twitter.com/Dhw41Urm06
- Anne Glen (@ahgl) November 11, 2021
@TireeSchools pic.twitter.com/0MOCVfmCEA
- Peter Bain (@PeterBa1n) November 11, 2021
My previous school Kinlochbervie High School had breathtaking views. Lots of outdoor learning opportunities! My current classroom view isn’t quite so spectacular ? pic.twitter.com/Oj9FhqnWBC
- Kirsty Bond (@MissKBond) November 11, 2021
Big fan of this view from @Gala_Academy 3rd floor ? pic.twitter.com/CNRdKn7rLK
- Mrs Crawford (@Mrs_A_Crawford) November 11, 2021
This is looking across to Mallaig from Skye. Bun Sgoil Shleite (not visible) and Sabhal Mor Ostaig(visible) are on right of photo. pic.twitter.com/ea0kCOfy3v
- Karen Taggart (@kartags) November 11, 2021
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- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (@SabhalMorOstaig) November 12, 2021
Just one of the splendid views from St Michael’s Primary in Port Glasgow @MichaelInverHOE pic.twitter.com/oWeEIa5ulH
- St Michael’s Primary (@SMPG1964) November 11, 2021
Not to be biased but we have a pretty spectacular backdrop ? pic.twitter.com/gWTvl3Yt9w
- Strathallan School (@StrathallanSchl) November 12, 2021
St. Columba’s High School in Gourock - by day ☀️and by night ? pic.twitter.com/aya6EeSFDp
- St.Columba’s Gourock (@_stcolumba) November 11, 2021
Alness Academy is not too shabby pic.twitter.com/KgZjpCQoid
- Craig Paterson (@AlnessAcademyHT) November 11, 2021
The view from the Art and Design balcony at Largs Academy. Top photo taken in the morning, bottom photo mid afternoon. Super lucky to see this view every day ? pic.twitter.com/uOt41Zx7e0
- Ashley Watson (@MrsWatsonArtDes) November 11, 2021
Firrhill High School in our capital city pic.twitter.com/jBsp2gGBiO
- ross isdale (@RossIsdale) November 11, 2021
Sunrise from the playground at Heriot’s, overlooking Edinburgh Castle! pic.twitter.com/1CvDnzgEhN
- George Heriot’s (@George_Heriots) November 12, 2021
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- Portmoak Primary (@PortmoakPS) November 12, 2021
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- Portmoak Primary (@PortmoakPS) November 12, 2021
Sitting high in the Kilsyth Hills looking across the Kelvin Valley. 2 days 2 views. pic.twitter.com/XHBqe23Tjd
- Kilsyth Academy (@KilsythAcademy) November 11, 2021
We are pretty proud of ours at St Leonards in #StAndrews! pic.twitter.com/W3JM3IOePy
- St Leonards School (@StLeonards_Head) November 12, 2021
Not as stunning as some on this thread @Henry_Hepburn but we like it pic.twitter.com/jjhAlMju4e
- Morgan Academy Head Teacher (@JohnnyLothian) November 11, 2021
Well I have the best view of @cop26 and the Glasgow skyline from my classroom ???????? pic.twitter.com/cdHVMVGpUP
- Nuzhat Uthmani (@NUthmani) November 12, 2021
The view over Aberdeen city from our drone above @StMegsAbdn isn’t too bad #aberdeen pic.twitter.com/h9qnJG6jsj
- St Margaret’s School for Girls (@StMegsAbdn) November 12, 2021
The view from my old classroom at @BurrayPrimary in #Orkney was pretty distracting! ? pic.twitter.com/4ndPpn025d
- Miss H Pinner?????????#EqualityForAll (@hazelmpinner) November 11, 2021
@Henry_Hepburn pic.twitter.com/f3p48A2fSy
- Joyce Hawkins ?????????????? (@hawkins_joyce) November 13, 2021
Just over a year ago ? pic.twitter.com/QLFHLDSYbi
- Kirstie Wibberley (@kirstiewibbs) November 11, 2021
View from Glenbarr School is stunning @abc_OCTF pic.twitter.com/oJDJZxvnsa
- ???? ???? (@Rthy) November 11, 2021
Alva Academy! pic.twitter.com/CwE0KiqLas
- Miss Freeland (@MissGFreeland) November 12, 2021
Queensferry HS - top floor @qhs_science dept pic.twitter.com/hYef6eC5RN
- Kenny Manson (@KManse84) November 12, 2021
@clydeview_a Gourock taken December 2020 ? pic.twitter.com/vPQm1gjiyD
- Lingolady?????? (@lingolady1) November 12, 2021
I’ve been really lucky to have amazing views from my classrooms @PerthHighSchool and @Lornshill ? pic.twitter.com/CaYcxdNCog
- Mrs McMahon (@HeatherMc82) November 12, 2021
Everyone on this thread: look how nice our hill is.
Me, working at Farr High School: cute. Check our 2 beaches, beautiful hills, distant Bens and sheep cutting about on the road in a tiny town steeped in Highland Clearance History.
I think the rurals are winning this. https://t.co/hw5QiyEk7p pic.twitter.com/VctUVr1pbk
- Emma Cooper (@MissEJCooper) November 12, 2021
We are fond of our view to England from Coldstream Primary in the Borders ??????? pic.twitter.com/FJmpFthPV6
- Alan Reid (@MrAReid9) November 12, 2021
@Henry_Hepburn you missed this belter @AlloaAcademy
From the top floor we have amazing views of the Ochil Hills, Alloa, Stirling Castle and views of the River Forth.
The photo doesn’t do it justice.
Amazing place to work and learn ❤️. https://t.co/5aAxxhYxSF pic.twitter.com/gXTbAXlhUt
- ColinBruce (@ColinBruce1980) November 12, 2021
St. Andrew’s in Greenock. pic.twitter.com/NbZjLAzMus
- Saint Andrew’s Primary??????? (@saintandrewsps) November 12, 2021
Great view of Arthur’s Seat and Duddingston Loch from Holy Rood RC High School. ⛰ ? pic.twitter.com/GJqG90jheC
- Holy Rood RC HS (@HolyRoodRCHigh) November 12, 2021
I took this one whilst doing beach school with Muck Primary. pic.twitter.com/lX63NP9Hje
- Helen Love (@wee_islander) November 13, 2021
Tongue Primary has this pic.twitter.com/1LDY36Ab0I
- Mrs McIntosh (@MissMozDog) November 12, 2021
View from @MeldrumAca towards Bennachie (need to photoshop the light) pic.twitter.com/nHfLwfGzYG
- Zoe Davidson (@fiddlewifie1) November 13, 2021
I think I’m a little late to this but I have hugely enjoyed my lunch break spot outside my school in Selkirk, Scottish Borders. It never fails to calm my mind! Love this thread, thank you. pic.twitter.com/JyQUDzyC1H
- KGraham (@KiralGraham) November 12, 2021
I visited North Bute Primary in May. Gorgeous. pic.twitter.com/olE8aGTUWl
- Amanda Corrigan (@ajcorrigan) November 13, 2021
This is the view from our building. Its in the Cairngorms National Park pic.twitter.com/I2mQuPLmdx
- Caroline Logan ? 14,654 (@CaroLoganBooks) November 11, 2021
Compete? We can win hands down! I give you the backdrop of @SabhalMorOstaig and the view from @Ly_Ro ‘s office at @WHC_UHI . No education more scenic than that in offer at @ThinkUHI pic.twitter.com/5MG7OWZw5X
- JohnDKemp (@JohnDouglasKemp) November 11, 2021
If we stretch the definition of a school to include Outdoor Education Centres (learning that lasts for a lifetime!) then @ArdroyOEC in @lomondtrossachs will happily take the prize. This is my office.... @SAPOE_org - want to join in the debate? pic.twitter.com/VtFysxpd8O
- Phil Thompson (@Phil_Ardroy) November 12, 2021
If it’s past, James Clerk School certainly would be an Edinburbh & Lothians regional contender?(pic from Geograph) pic.twitter.com/c3YSu8LWmS
- Andy Arthur (@cocteautriplets) November 11, 2021
And no-one even went back in time to the old @Royal_High_Sch pic.twitter.com/pg5Kt3k5An
- SCIS schools (@SCISschools) November 12, 2021
(OK, I suppose we didn’t explicitly say that fictional schools were ineligible...)
Hogwarts! pic.twitter.com/AIj2twn0Wf
- Aberdeen City Libraries (@silvercitylibs) November 12, 2021
Rare opportunity to lead the largest school on the Isle of Harris. @SirEScottSchool is a 3-18 school and they are looking for a new Headteacher: https://t.co/RTDtjLQSDJ pic.twitter.com/9EHxIb0IMn
- Donald Macleod (@MacleodDonald) November 9, 2021
