Congratulations to James Gillespie's Primary School, winners of Euroquiz 2026!
A team of four P6 pupils from James Gillespie's Primary School were victorious in the Euroquiz 2026 final, held in the University of Edinburgh McEwan Hall on Friday 12 June. Woodburn Primary School took second place whilst pupils from St Albert's Primary School followed closely in third.
In total, 509 schools from across Scotland participated in this year’s competition, organised by SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages. Well done to the 29 teams who reached the national final!
Finalists were put through their paces by quizmaster, Ann Robertson from Lingobox. The competition celebrates pupils working as a team to learn about Europe and the wider world.
Lucy Evans, Associate Principal and Deputy Secretary Students at the University of Edinburgh, welcomed pupils to the McEwan Hall.
Fhiona Mackay, Director of SCILT, thanked participants and supporters: ‘Congratulations to all learners, teachers and families for all their hard work and support. In total, 509 schools from across Scotland participated in this year’s Euroquiz Heats. It is an amazing achievement for all the children today to represent their schools and local authorities. Well done!’
Euroquiz is an annual project open to all P6 pupils across Scotland. It sees teams of four working together to broaden their knowledge of Europe and the wider world. Subjects covered include languages, history, geography, culture and European affairs. Heats take place in local authorities from February to April with the winning team from each area progressing to the national final in June.
This year’s event was made possible with support from the Scottish Government. We are grateful to our partners – Institut Français d'Écosse, Alliance Française Glasgow, Goethe-Institut Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, Strathclyde University, Heriot-Watt University, Lingobox and Languagenut – for their support, and to the local authority coordinators, who play a crucial role in enabling schools across Scotland to take part in Euroquiz.
Euroquiz 2026 finalists:
Aberdeen City - Hazlehead Primary School
Aberdeenshire - Balmedie Primary School
Angus - Seaview Primary School
Argyll and Bute - Hermitage Primary School
Clackmannanshire - Redwell Primary School
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) - Sgoil a' Bhac (Back School)
Dumfries and Galloway - St Michael's Primary School
Dundee - High School of Dundee Junior School
East Ayrshire - Lochnorris Primary School
East Dunbartonshire - Clober Primary School
East Lothian - West Barns Primary School
East Renfrewshire - Mearns Primary School
Edinburgh - James Gillespie's Primary School
Falkirk - St Bernadette's Primary School
Fife - Greyfriars RC Primary School
Glasgow - St Albert's Primary School
Highland - Cradlehall Primary School
Inverclyde - St. Mary's Primary School
Midlothian - Woodburn Primary School
Moray - Linkwood Primary School
North Lanarkshire - St Brendan’s Primary School
Perth and Kinross - Errol Primary School
Scottish Borders - Burgh Primary School
Shetland Islands - Aith Junior High School
South Ayrshire - Doonfoot Primary School
South Lanarkshire - Bothwell Primary School
Note: Since 2024, SCILT has taken over the running of Euroquiz, previously organised by the Scottish European Educational Trust (SEET).