Equine Summer Study Abroad in Scotland

Yes, upon successful completion of the two courses in your Adelante Summer Study Abroad program, signed, fully transferable and sealed transcripts will be issued, in your name, to the Adelante Abroad HQ team. We will then contact you and request where you would like these to be mailed. Transcripts are issued to Oatridge College, from the Scottish Qualifying Authority (SQA).

No, this program is open to students, and it is also open to recent graduates or those currently not enrolled. It is also open to people who simply want to:

• learn in a hands-on setting about equestrianism, how to care for horses, the the anatomy of horses.
• live in Scotland and learn the culture of this fascinating country while in an Equine setting. Gap year students welcome.

No, except under special circumstances outlined in our terms and conditions and program agreement. This deposit secures your spot as there are only 16 spots total and the program tends to fill. It is also deductible from the program price, not an extra amount due! Do not pay the Holding Deposit until you are certain you are going to participate.

Yes – Many excursions are included in this 4-week Program. Nearly every weekend!  Final details on excursions will be included in your Scotland Final Itinerary document. (See the Sample Itinerary included on the Equine Program pages here)

This program does not include everything, so you’ll need money to cover normal expenses like groceries, train/bus money, some going out for meals or at night and extras like coffees and snacks for your room. We suggest about $175 USD per week.  The price goes up when you start going out at night more and when you begin to travel further abroad (which we do encourage!  For example, you can get to London, all parts of England and Ireland, and even other parts of Europe pretty easily from Scotland).

Yes, we host an extensive orientation, on the first Monday, on campus. Plan on about 2 hours for this. Prior to arrival, Adelante also provides an in-depth Orientation Packet and Google Meet group sessions.  In addition, the Adelante Director in Scotland is available upon arrival and throughout the program.

There is a stricter dress code in Scotland when working with and riding horses. Students should have a pair of English riding boots and collared shirts. More details are provided in our Orientation Packet.

We do not allow friends or family to stay in the student housing. Visitors can stay in their own room at the Residencies for around £50.00 per night. The Residency is basic campus accommodation, nothing fancy. There is also the option to stay nearby at the Houston House Hotel for Bed & breakfast at £75.00 per night www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/houstounhouse

Yes, All books and learning materials are included in the Equine Study Abroad Program.

The college does not have an ATM machine. However, there is a facility within the Student Services Office to withdraw up to £30.00 daily using a debit or credit card. The nearest ATM to the college is located in the village of Uphall which is a brisk 20 minutes walk.  ATM machines are readily available throughout Edinburgh, including the airport.