Do you have a talented child? They may benefit from attending one of Scotland's six national centres of excellence – schools which allow gifted children to maximise their potential.

The following centres are located within comprehensive schools from which students gain a broad general education whilst receiving additional time for specialist study:

Music

• Douglas Academy Music School at Douglas Academy, East Dunbartonshire
• City of Edinburgh Music School at Broughton High School, Edinburgh
• Aberdeen City Music School at Dyce Academy, Aberdeen
• Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd (National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music) at Plockton High School, Highlands

Sport

• The Glasgow School of Sport at Bellahouston Academy, Glasgow

Dance

• The Dance school of Scotland at Knightswood Secondary School, Glasgow

To find out more, contact your local authority.

Related links

Highly able pupils - Advice on supporting your gifted or talented child.

St Mary's Music School, Edinburgh - St Mary's Music School is Scotland's independent specialist music school and the choir school of St Mary's Cathedral, offering music and academic education to young musicians, aged 9-19.