Nicolson Institute

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The Nicolson Institute, Stornoway is the largest school in the Western Isles, Scotland.

The Nicolson is the only six-year secondary school on the island of Lewis, while Sir E. Scott school is in Harris. Both provide education up to Advanced Higher level.

The student population is around 1100: the rector is Mr Kevin Trewartha. The Nicolson is linked with a school in Pendleton, South Carolina (USA).The school has strong Gaelic views and has five houses, Addison, Sutherland, Forbes, Macrae and Gibson.

2006/2007 was a great year for The Nicolson U15 football team as they won the U15 Scottish Cup and the North Regions cup.


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