Kirkcudbright Academy
| Motto | Radicem Firmant Frondes (from the roots comes strength) |
|---|---|
| Rector | Mr A Tuffery |
| Depute Rectors | R Brown, R.Henry |
| Location |
St Marys Wynd Kirkcudbright Kirkcudbrightshire Dumfries and Galloway DG6 4JN Scotland 54°50′07″N 4°03′28″W / 54.8353°N 4.0577°WCoordinates: 54°50′07″N 4°03′28″W / 54.8353°N 4.0577°W |
| Students | 454 |
| Website |
www |
Kirkcudbright Academy is a state funded, six-year secondary school in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. Founded in the town at some time prior to 1582, it moved to its current location in 1810. The main school building dates from 1926.[1][2]
Notable alumni
- Katrina Bryan, BAFTA award winning actress[3]
- Robert Carson, numismatist[4]
- David Coulthard, former Formula One racing driver[5]
- John Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Rerrick, banker, Governor of Northern Ireland[6]
- Innes Ireland, former Formula One racing driver[7]
- Samuel Smith, Liberal politician[8]
- James Wolffe, Senior Scottish lawyer
- Robin Gray (New Zealand politician), 23rd Speaker of the House of Representatives New Zealand
Notable staff
- 1905-1906 Christian Jane Fergusson, artist[9]
References
- ↑ http://www.kirkcudbright.dumgal.sch.uk/Prospectus/prospectus.htm
- ↑ http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4078
- ↑ http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/sport/local-sport/the-sun-shines-down-on-kirkcudbright-s-runners-1-334807
- ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/news/2006/apr/18/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries
- ↑ http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12543287.A_VERY_FAST_LEARNER/
- ↑ http://heritagearchives.rbs.com/people/list/john-maxwell-erskine.html
- ↑ http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12543287.A_VERY_FAST_LEARNER/
- ↑ Andrew Jones. 1972. The Politics of Reform 1884. P260
- ↑ http://www.scottishreview.net/KRoy3.shtml
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