Galashiels Academy
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Galashiels Academy is the high school
in Galashiels
, Scotland
, that serves the surrounding area as well as Stow (which does not have its own high school). Although refounded in 1938, the school's history goes back as far as 1696. http://www.galashiels.scotborders.sch.uk/home/history.htm
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Galashiels
Galashiels
Galashiels is a burgh in the Scottish Borders, on the Gala Water river. The name is often shortened to "Gala" .Galashiels is a major commercial centre for the Scottish Borders...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, that serves the surrounding area as well as Stow (which does not have its own high school). Although refounded in 1938, the school's history goes back as far as 1696. http://www.galashiels.scotborders.sch.uk/home/history.htm
Notable former pupils
- Walter Awlson, ceramic sculptor
- Prof. David Bain, Greek scholar
- John Collins, professional football player and manager
- Ian DavidsonIan Davidson (Scottish politician)Ian Graham Davidson is a Scottish Labour Co-operative politician, who has been the Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West since 2005...
, Labour Member of Parliament - John DavidsonJohn's Not MadJohn's Not Mad is a QED documentary made by the BBC in 1989. It was ranked, in a British public poll, as one of the 50 Greatest Documentaries.-Overview:...
, campaigner for those affected by Tourette syndromeTourette syndromeTourette syndrome is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by multiple physical tics and at least one vocal tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane... - Peter DodsPeter DodsPeter Dods is a former international rugby union player, who played fullback for Gala and Scotland.He made his international debut against Ireland in the opening match of the 1983 Five Nations. It was a largely disappointing championship for Scotland, but Dods scored 11 points in a 22-12 win over...
, international rugby player. - Andrew John Herbertson, geographic scholar and author
- Michael Johnston, author
- Ross Kelly, TV presenter and journalist
- Arthur LapworthArthur LapworthArthur Lapworth was a Scottish chemist.He was born in Galashiels, Scotland, the son of geologist Charles Lapworth and educated at St Andrew's and King Edward's School, Birmingham. He graduated in Chemistry from Mason College...
, Fellow of the Royal Society - Andy LawrieAndy LawrieAndrew Lawrie is a football defender, currently without a club.Lawrie joined St. Johnstone in June 2006, signing a three-year contract....
, former professional footballer with St. Johnstone and Falkirk - Stuart NobleStuart NobleStuart Noble is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Second Division side Alloa Athletic .-Career:...
, professional footballer, formerly with Fulham - Chris PatersonChris PatersonChris Paterson is a Scotland internationalist who plays for RaboDirect Pro12 side Edinburgh Rugby. He is Scotland’s record cap and points holder with 109 caps and 809 points. Paterson is capable in a range of positions, including fullback, wing and fly-half. In recent years Paterson has played...
(b. 1978), the youngest ever Scottish rugbyRugby unionRugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
player to earn 50 caps - The Rev Canon W. Gordon Reid, Rector of St. Clement's Church, Philadelphia
- Darren RitchieDarren RitchieDarren Ritchie is a Scottish long jumper. He was born in Edinburgh.He was 6 x Scottish Long Jump Champion, and also won the triple Jump in 2004. He also added 2x Indoor Scottish titles.He is also 3 X AAAs Champion....
, Scottish long jumpLong jumpThe long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
record holder. - Dr Jan Sojka, rocket scientist
- Gregor TownsendGregor TownsendGregor Peter John Townsend MBE is a former Scottish rugby union player who played at fly-half, full back and latterly centre....
, gained 83 caps for the Scottish rugby side