The Art Café

- Sean N, Sixth Form Student

Run by Blend Coffee, who have a string of successful coffee lounges in Perth, Dundee and Paisley, the latest development at the Perthshire school will offer hot and cold beverages, savoury snacks and milkshakes to the school community from a refurbished section of the award-winning Art Department.

Headmaster, Mark Lauder, said, “We are delighted to announce the opening of our Art Café to our wider school community. It is versatile, designed well and a great addition to the school. My thanks go to all the school staff and Blend team who have worked together to make this idea come to life.”

Situated in the heart of the 153-acre school, the new venture will help prepare students for work while also providing a ‘living room’ for parents, pupils and staff.

Sundeep Salins, Co-Director of Blend Coffee, said, “We are thrilled to help open The Art Café at Strathallan. The school is a flourishing community, with over a thousand people on-site any given day so it is the perfect space to put our design philosophy into action."

“This isn’t just about the provision of coffee and cakes, the Art Café is a mental-health safe space, a place where pupils, parents and staff can feel welcome and valued. We are so excited about the opportunities we can collaborate on, from music and comedy nights to training for students.”

Strathallan’s Art Café opens to pupils, parents and staff on Saturday 28th May, coinciding with the school’s Sports Day and the unveiling of a new Centenary Golf Course.