A Perthshire school is to be investigated for alleged historical child abuse.
Morrison’s Academy in Crieff is being investigated by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry for the time it was a boarding school.
The school is to be examined at a hearing next year.
Lady Smith, chairwoman of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry, said: “In 2020, we plan to progress to case study hearings in relation to our investigations into abuse in boarding schools.
“We are interested in hearing from anyone about their experiences in boarding schools, particularly people who may have more recent experiences of having attended one of the schools currently under wider investigation from the 1980s up to December 2014.
“I would encourage anyone who has evidence to offer in relation to any of the investigations listed on our website to get in touch. We want to hear from you.
“I know that some people have already made a report to the police or to other agencies/persons and may have been involved in other investigations.
“That does not matter - please also talk to us.”
John Edward, director of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools, said: “The inquiry team has confirmed what was announced in 2015, that boarding schools would be looked at as part of the overall examination of school care accommodation.
“The schools have already worked with the inquiry team since the first announcement and have provided them with a substantial amount of detail.
“That full cooperation will continue through the hearings in 2020 and beyond.
“The safety and welfare of children at school is of paramount importance, and schools have zero tolerance towards staff who fail to live up to these values.”
The PA had contacted Morrison’s Academy for a statement on the investigation, but had not received a response before going to print.
The inquiry is examining historical allegations of abuse of children in care, and is currently in phase four.
The inquiry’s witness support team can be contacted on 0800 0929 300, talktous@childabuseinquiry.scot or via SCAI, PO Box 24085, Edinburgh, EH7 9EA.
