The Barony of Braemar and the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Transatlantic Educational Cooperation (March 29, 2026)

STIRLING, SCOTLAND — March 29, 2026 — The Barony of Braemar and the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning and Innovation (SCSLI) are pleased to announce the commencement of a high-level strategic partnership aimed at fostering international education and cross-continental academic synergy. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening the educational corridor between the United Kingdom and the academic institutions of Central and South America.

Representing the Much Honoured Ambassador Otto Federico von Feigenblatt of Braemar, Baron of Braemar, Chief of Staff Raquel Grünauer Espinoza met with Professor Dr. Alaa Garad, Founding Partner of the Stirling Centre, to deliberate on the expansion of Scotland’s role as a global nexus for scholarly exchange.

The central objective of this partnership is the establishment of a dedicated hub within Scotland to serve as a primary gateway for Latin American universities seeking to engage with the British higher education sector. By leveraging the Barony’s established diplomatic presence and the Stirling Centre’s expertise in strategic innovation, the initiative seeks to promote Scottish academic excellence to an international audience.

"The Barony of Braemar remains steadfast in its commitment to educational diplomacy," stated Raquel Grünauer Espinoza. "By aligning our efforts with the Stirling Centre, we are creating a sophisticated framework that will allow Central and South American institutions to access the unparalleled resources of the United Kingdom, fostering a culture of mutual innovation and intellectual growth."

Professor Dr. Alaa Garad added, "The Stirling Centre is honored to collaborate with the Barony of Braemar. This partnership underscores our shared vision of Scotland as a leader in strategic learning and a hospitable environment for global academic partnerships. We look forward to facilitating meaningful connections that will redefine international education standards."

Key focus areas of the cooperation include:

• Strategic Hub Development: Facilitating institutional agreements between UK and Latin American universities.

• Academic Promotion: Raising the profile of Scottish higher education within the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN), the Andean Parliament, and broader regional networks.

• Capacity Building: Designing specialized curricula and strategic learning modules tailored to the evolving needs of global learners.