Bracoden School 150th Anniversary

Jun 19, 2025 | Events, News

Gardenstown’s Bracoden Primary School marked a milestone with a community event on Saturday June 14th to celebrate its 150th Anniversary.

Since the school first opening in 1875, many generations of young people have passed through its doors. A commemorative plaque was unveiled to mark the occasion.

“On behalf of everyone at Bracoden Primary School, we would like to sincerely thank you for joining us in celebrating our 150th anniversary. Your presence helped make the day truly special and memorable.
We are also very grateful for your kind words and positive praise — it meant a great deal to our school community.
Thank you once again for sharing in this milestone with us.”

Aberdeen Business News Reports “Bracoden School near Gardenstown received a special note of congratulations on reaching its 150th anniversary at the weekend when local MP Seamus Logan put down a Motion in the House of Commons recognising the milestone and congratulating the school.

Mr Logan was one of the many guests who attended a special celebratory event at the school on Saturday, which included the Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire and Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Karen Adam.”

Left to Right: Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire Andrew Simpson, Headteacher Lorraine Butler, Karen Adam MSP and Seamus Logan MP.