Now accepting applications for our Arts and Humanities Award Programme
The programme is approved by the Scottish Widening Access Programme and guarantees entry to university on successful completion of the course.

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Newbattle hosts National Adult Education Conference 2013


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The Ghosts of Newbattle Abbey
A fundraising night on May 31st for Rural Skills featuring our Ghost Tour, poetry, music and supernatural stories in the crypt of Newbattle Abbey.

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‘Beekeeping for Beginners’ short course starts this month:

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Share the Experience
We have a scheme currently operating where we are asking former students to think of people they know who might want to come and study with us as you did. If you recommend someone who we accept and the student is still with us by Christmas then we will send you £50 as thanks. Click to Refer a Friend
A Stately Home
Set in the grounds of a beautiful 16th Century stately home, Newbattle Abbey College offers returning students the perfect residential environment to further their academic aspirations.
Connected Campus
Newbattle Abbey College is equipped with IT Suites, a wireless network for staff and students, and a new online portal that delivers a truly 21st Century learning experience.
Jim Taylor
Currently in his third year of a Geography and Environmental Studies degree at Edinburgh University.

'Life has some funny twists and turns, but one which I recommend is the experience and reward Newbattle Abbey has to offer to all those determined to change their own lives.'
NC Rural Skills
Newbattle is now seeking applications for a full-time National Certificate Rural Skills course commencing September 2012. This practical course offers an introduction to gardening and estate maintenance in the college’s Community Garden, Italian Garden, woodlands and 125-acre estate.
Newbattle awarded second round of funding from The Robertson Trust

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Pan Celtic Programme
Newbattle’s Pan Celtic Programme builds upon the college’s tradition of promoting Scottish culture by running courses and festivals celebrating, traditional music and dance, storytelling, genealogy, woodland heritage and biodiversity, local history, and Gaelic and Scots languages.
Our Alumni
We are very proud of the students who have graduated from our programmes. Why not take a moment to read the stories of the people who have come through the college?

Visit our Alumni page here
Cassandra Johnson & Annie Hendry
‘Annie and I still talk about the weird and wonderful world of Newbattle, I still believe that it was the best thing that I have ever done. We are both now studying at the University of Edinburgh.’

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Newbattle Abbey College was founded in 1937 when the 11th Marquis of Lothian, gifted his 16th Century home to the Scottish nation. This year, we are proud to be celebrating 75 years of providing adults with a second chance to access education.

We are looking forward to welcoming all our students to the new academic year in September. Whether you are studying on our Award, Rural Skills or Celtic Studies programmes or one of our short courses, we hope your time at Newbattle Abbey College will be a fantastic experience.  We are recruiting now for all our programmes and welcome your applications.

Newbattle Abbey College has a unique setting in a 16th century mansion house built on the remains of a 12th century Cistercian monastery. It is set in extensive grounds including woodlands, an Italian garden and a Community garden all situated next to the River Esk. This makes it an ideal  environment for a residential college which seeks to provide a conducive atmosphere for learning. We have a friendly and committed team of tutors, administration and facilities staff who are always approachable.

We offer a range of activities and courses throughout the year so keep in touch to find out what is going on. Over the next year, we will be developing aspects of our Pan Celtic Programme which will include short courses, musical festivals and events.

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