A Scottish private school has expelled a nine-year-old student after he brought in a traditional ceremonial knife.
Last week, police attended Albyn School in Aberdeen following reports that a student had brought the blade onto the premises.
The school, which costs £20,000-a-year to attend, confirmed it had communicated with its staff and students about the incident.
Albyn School marketing and admissions manager Fleur Murdoch said: “A pupil brought a sgian dubh - the small ceremonial knife traditionally worn as part of Scottish dress - into school.
The school confirmed it had communicated with its staff and students about the incident
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“As you would expect, bringing any kind of blade or potentially dangerous item on to school grounds is strictly prohibited.
"Even without any intent to cause harm, such items can create unsafe situations and carry serious consequences.”
She added that the 800-pupil school “prides itself on being a safe, happy and vibrant community for all our pupils, families and staff”.
Ms Murdoch added: “We cannot accept or tolerate actions or behaviours that undermine that sense of safety.
A sgian dubh is traditionally worn as part of Scottish Highland dress
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"Our safeguarding procedures were applied in full and the matter was managed promptly, safely and proportionately.
"As part of this, the police were involved in our investigation."
The marketing and admissions manager confirmed that the "pupil responsible will not be returning to Albyn".
A sgian dubh is a small, single-edged knife traditionally worn as part of Scottish Highland dress.
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Believed to have Gaelic origins, the sgian dubh is traditionally tucked into the top of the kilt hose and used today as a ceremonial accessory.
The blade is made from materials such as wood, horn, or pewter, and are often decorated with Celtic patterns or clan crest designs.
Last year, Albyn School was thrust into the spotlight after then-headteacher Stefan Horsman resigned following allegations of sexual assault made by female colleagues.
Staff members reported the alleged behaviour after a night out in Aberdeen during the Christmas period, according to The Times.
Staff members reported the alleged behaviour after a night out in Aberdeen during the Christmas period
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It was alleged that the former head teacher licked a staff member's forehead before unclipping her bra, attempted to kiss her and touched the backs of multiple young women.
The incident was said to have occurred on December 21, 2023.
Mr Horsman was placed on paid leave after formal complaints were submitted and later agreed to “depart in an orderly fashion” in June 2024.
In the aftermath of his resignation, Albyn vowed to review its HR policies and provide its staff with additional training.
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