Mintlaw Academy lies in the heart of Buchan in North East Aberdeenshire, 30 miles North of Aberdeen.

The school opened in 1981 and with a capacity of 1,000 serves the rural communities of Central Buchan and draws pupils from the villages of Mintlaw, Fetterangus, Longside, Maud, New Deer, New Pitsligo, Strichen and Stuartfield and the surrounding area.

Mintlaw Academy is very well equipped with extensive learning resources, a high quality and extensive computer network, good practical areas and extensive sports facilities including an all-weather pitch.

The school also has a wide range of extra-curricular activities available to pupils.