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. [1]

[edit] Notable alumni

Walter Awlson, ceramic sculptor
Prof. David Bain, Greek scholar
John Collins, professional footballer
Ian Davidson, Labour Member of Parliament
John Davidson, campaigner for those affected by Tourette syndrome
Peter Dods, international rugby player
T Riddle Dumble, Scottish Borders councillor
Andrew John Herbertson, geographic scholar and author
Michael Johnston, author
Ross Kelly, TV presenter and journalist
Arthur Lapworth, Fellow of the Royal Society
Andy Lawrie, professional footballer with St. Johnstone
Stuart Noble, professional footballer, formerly with Fulham
Chris Paterson (b. 1978), the youngest ever Scottish rugby player to earn 50 caps
The Rev Canon W. Gordon Reid, Rector of St. Clement's Church, Philadelphia
Darren Ritchie, Scottish long jump record holder.
Dr Jan Sojka, rocket scientist
Gregor Townsend, gained 83 caps for the scottish rugby side
Graeme Virtue, journalist, Sunday Herald