Grounds & Location
Grounds & Location
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Last Up-dated: 05 Februar 2010
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Location Ochil Tower has a secluded position, with seven acres of park land, a vegetable garden and paddock, and is situated in the centre of Auchterarder. It has a beautiful view to the South towards the Ochil Hills. Auchterarder is a Royal Burgh, with a population of 4,000 and is situated in Central Scotland. The cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee are all about 45 miles away. For shopping and cultural activities Perth and Dunblane (15 miles), Stirling (20 miles) and Crieff (10 miles) are within easy reach. Gleneagles Station (2 ½ miles) is on the main Glasgow to Perth line. List of Buildings and their use The Residential Houses are ..
Day Pupils are also accommodated in these houses for meals and break time Coach HouseThe Coach House is a converted coach house and is used by the seniors as a classroom and an independent living unit. It also accommodates two therapy rooms and in the court yard area two other classrooms. Three Kings' Hall and Class Rooms
In the Three Kings Building there is the main hall with its stage, used for assemblies, festivals, services, P.E., games and as an indoor play area. There are also two class rooms in the building. Three Shepherds' Building School HouseThere are three class rooms and a therapy room in this building. Birch CottageBirch Cottage is used for co-worker accommodation. PinewoodPinewood is used for co-worker accommodation. Utility BuildingsOchil Tower has also a number of utility buildings: Garages, garden sheds, store rooms and a stable for livestock. Flats at 172 High StreetOne flat is used for co-worker accommodation and the other for weekend and holiday accommodation.
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