Cairnies House Matheson’s House

Goodacre’s House Patchell’s House

Home House Reid’s House

Lothian House Skrine’s House

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 85 SCR It’s been a busy year in the SCR, with a not as a result of any motoring-related wedding After a comparatively short stint, Andy Rowley couple of births, several rather more day catastrophes. (Big) Mark Nichols (Sport/ leaves us for a similar role as Director of Sport mature arrivals and even more departees. Outdoor Supremo) and Lorna Henderson at Churcher’s College, Petersfield. Matt Gibson During the year, Martin Orviss decided (ex-Development Office) braved the Loch Tay (Housemaster of Reid’s, ex-Head of Geography not to stand for re-election as President, midges to marry at Ardtalnaig, on the loch and Deputy Head Teaching and Learning) a dead cert had he wished, so I took over shores. Lorna arrived by Canadian canoe, leaves to take up a post as Deputy Headmaster this role in the middle of the Lent Term. with two of the Deputy Head Staffing and at The Glasgow Academy. Lewis Rattray Martin has been an outstanding President, a Curriculum’s sons piping – one also balanced on (ex-Housemaster of Matheson’s and Head of great friend and confidante to those in SCR. the canoe. Food was provided by OG and ex-IT History) moves to become Head of History at Thankfully he has agreed to remain on the wizard Walter MacAulay, whose Wild and Smoky Repton Dubai. I believe he has some sledges SCR Committee as Vice President, so we cuisine was a huge hit. All in the Glenalmond for sale. Charlie Youlten (Head of Drama and all continue to benefit from his wisdom and community wish the two happy couples health ex-Housemaster of Skrine’s) and Wanda Youlten SCR-specific knowledge. and happiness in their futures together. (English, Learning Support and Charlie’s great support in Skrine’s) are also heading overseas, September saw the arrival of Rebecca Brown Less happily, we were sad to see the departure albeit only over the Solent as they head for Ryde (Maths) and Elaine Meldrum (Art), both of of several members of SCR this year. At School on the Isle of Wight. Charlie will be Head whom settled quickly into their Departments. Christmas, Gemma Douglas (Sport) departed for of Performance and Wanda will teach English as Over the year, Gloria Liu also brought her shorter hours, but who knows what increase in well as having management responsibility for Mandarin expertise to the MFL team. Fiona stress levels, as she moved to be PE Specialist PGCE and QTS programmes. We will miss all our McGregor joined the Science Department to at Inch View Primary School in Perth. Although leavers more than they can possibly imagine. cover Lauren Tosh’s maternity leave, although not formally a member of SCR, Dougie Kennedy she has clearly made a significant impact as (Head Manciple) was invited to an SCR Leaving The SCR exists primarily as a social body, a there’s no sign of her leaving Glenalmond quite Party to recognise his outstanding tenure in the venue for meeting with colleagues from around yet! Finally, Rebecca Greenhalgh joined the Manciples’ Office. Joining Dougie as “mid-year” the wider Glenalmond community. Although in Sport Department, also settling into Lothian as departees, Sandy Norton (Politics , Cricket and the past it may have been viewed as a moniker Assistant Housemistress. Head of Sixth Form) and his wife Clodagh (Art) for the grouping of Teaching Staff, this is not finally retired to divide their time between the case. The current SCR Committee are We were blessed with the arrival of three new Blairgowrie and Italy. I say finally because my keen to broaden the membership to reflect members of the community this year: Archie understanding is that Sandy has attended the camaraderie and mutual respect among Tosh, son of Lauren and Craig; Elliot Swaile, son certainly two, if not three, formal farewell all those who to seek to operate Glenalmond of Lyndsey and Conor; finally, just making it into parties at Glenalmond. Well, that’s it, no more. on a daily basis. Formal regulation and national this edition of The Chronicle, Kit Reynolds, son political intervention continues to play havoc of Lauren Kirk and Charlie Reynolds, was born The end of the academic year saw a further with traditional evangelism and teaching three weeks into the Summer Holidays. Huge six SCR folk head down the Highland Road rationale, but as a team we all work together congratulations to all our expanding Glenalmond for the final time as Glenalmond employees. to help make Glenalmond the warm and families! Mairi Fraser left the Development Office, inspirational environment which continues to where her Fleet Street trained incision will be In late July, Chapel provided the venue for turn out remarkable young adults year on year. sorely missed; she has taken up post as Press the marriage of Gemma Granger (Design/ Officer at Kilgraston. Also from the Warden’s Tim Ridley Technology) and Mark Crozier – with a Recovery House, Rachel Jaggard retired from her post of Truck in danger of stealing the limelight from Warden’s PA, having served three Wardens. the happy couple. Its presence was by design, Scott Linda Johnstone Golden The Chief Operations Officer, Scott Linda Golden, together with her husband Johnstone, left the College on 31 August Peter, came to Glenalmond College from 2017. During his two years with Glenalmond, Felsted School in Essex in 2010. Peter had Scott completed important projects for been appointed Housemaster of Goodacre’s the College and worked hard to update the and, together, they quickly established systems in existence within the support the ‘Golden Age’ at the House, making it a areas. I know that everyone here will wish welcoming home-from-home for themselves dignitaries, hassled couriers, worried parents him well for the future. and the boys. and homesick pupils. Elaine Logan Complementing the ‘Golden’ theme, their Having a keen eye for design and presentation, Labrador, Wendy, played a pivotal role in Linda kept noticeboards updated and always Goodacre’s, as a regular presence in the ensured that the School’s publications were Housemaster’s study and ‘cuddle buddy’ for the distributed efficiently and effectively. When not boys. at work, Linda is passionate about collecting ‘hare’ memorabilia and enjoying her seaside In 2013 Linda took over the role of Receptionist home in sunny Nairn, where long beach walks and Website Administrator at the College and are a particular favourite. Linda’s positive provided a cheerful first point of contact for presence at Glenalmond’s Reception will be every visitor. With her detailed knowledge of the sadly missed and we wish her every good wish School and warm personality, Linda was able to for the future. deal seamlessly with everyone from visiting Mairi Fraser

86 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 SCR Louise started at Glenalmond in January and support needed to put together a new range 2011 as what was effectively Glenalmond of publications, brochures, news articles and Louise College’s first dedicated Head of Marketing. events. What enabled her to succeed in this was She was undoubtedly aided by her previous her quiet determination, unwavering courtesy experience in a similar role at another and meticulous organisation. As we prepare to Scottish Boarding School and yet the start the new academic year without Louise Nowell creation of an almost completely new there are reminders on a daily basis of just how position such as this within an institution much she quietly took care of without having to such as Glenalmond was not without its be asked or reminded! challenges. We now take for granted the firmly embedded Marketing is of course a subject that nearly initiatives that Louise introduced during her everyone has an opinion on and it falls to the seven years at Glenalmond but those of us who Head of Marketing to rationalise the wealth remember how differently the College operated of ideas and suggestions put forward into a in 2011 compared to today are well aware of the coherent plan that can be implemented within progress and changes made during her time here. budgetary and time constraints. As can be Louise is now enjoying a different pace of life appreciated, this process seldom pleases working with her husband Graham. This enables all parties equally. As Louise was having to her to spend less time commuting to Glenalmond implement many initiatives from scratch, from her beautiful “forever home” in Bridge of there was a great deal to do and some firm Cally and no doubt also freeing up more time to prioritisation was necessary. Her role also indulge in her passion for Border Terriers! We involved close liaison with virtually all the staff in wish Louise every success for the future. the School, as well as many of the pupils, in order to secure the information, stories, photographs Mike Jeffers Freitas

A mononymous person is an individual who is known by a single name or mononym. Agostinho Zacarias de Freitas is known and addressed quite simply as Freitas: in good company with Plato, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Cher, Sting, Prince, Ronaldo and Björk known by their mononym. In spring 1997, I was the new Catering Manager at Glenalmond College. Times were difficult, standards were poor and catering staff were young and inexperienced. I advertised for a Dining Hall supervisor and then Bursar, Terry Mitford, mentioned that he knew of a local chap who was available and, in his view, most suitable. So it was that on a very chaotic day Freitas came to my office for an interview. His CV read what he would like as his leaving present on they arrived in Glasgow on a snowy November extremely well and in my book, anybody that retirement his response was “Freitas”. night, en route to a new life in Scotland. They have brought up four daughters whilst working had worked at the Turnberry and Caledonian In 1999, Bursar Terry Mitford invited me to take incredibly hard establishing themselves hotels (ex-British Transport Hotels) must know on the running of the school tuckshop and so as catering entrepreneurs, running hugely their onions! Freitas joined the team on 12 May it came to pass that Lina joined our team. Lina successful restaurant businesses in their own 1997 and made an immediate impact. has for the last 18 years run the tuckshop, Costa right. He was, and still is, hugely energetic. He put coffee bar and Aroma coffee bar with great youngsters half his age to shame as he stormed aplomb, making herself hugely popular with In Freitas I found the perfect right-hand man. around the Dining Hall, changing this and that, pupils and staff alike. Like Freitas, Lina is totally Freitas is loyal, dependable, trustworthy, always challenging and seeking improvements. honest and trustworthy and therefore ideal for hardworking, diligent and conscientious. He is of this role, never a single chocolate bar would be the old school that believes that the customer During those more affluent times - before the unaccounted for! is always right. He will always go the extra mile, banking crisis and Brexit - Warden Templeton nothing is too much to ask. and his wife would entertain guests at their Lina and Freitas are always at work by 7am house on a regular basis. Before Freitas, or every morning like clockwork. They are never Freitas and Lina have been devoted members of BF as it was affectionately known, it was the late and very rarely will you see them take the Glenalmond community for almost 21 years. time off, a mere cold or flu is something to case that when the Warden entertained the They richly deserve the “holiday” from work that be tolerated and worked through. In severe then catering manager would engage a whole they are about to enjoy together. troop of chefs and waiters from some of the weather, Freitas is the kind of guy who always top business and industry units in Edinburgh gets through regardless, whilst other mere I would like to express my huge thanks to them and Glasgow. But with Freitas at the helm, this mortals are giving up and turning back. They are for all that they have done for me, the Catering was no longer necessary and Freitas was in his every catering manager’s dream! Department and for this School. absolute element! In Freitas they discovered the Freitas and Lina made the very brave decision Tony Abbott personal butler of their dreams and no task or some 48 years ago to leave their beloved island request was ever too much to ask. Legend has of Madeira. They were newly married when it that when the Council asked Ian Templeton

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2017 87 SCR Mairi joined Glenalmond in the summer of up in The Times, Daily Telegraph, Dubai-based 2014 as an Alumni Relations Officer. Initially ‘The National’ newspaper and society mag Tatler, Mairi Fraser working with former pupils at various among many others. Coll’s annual, weighty tome, events around the country, her experience The Chronicle, was soon her responsibility and in national newspapers was quickly drawn with it saw the advent of newsy features, first- upon and the production of various school person reports and in-depth interviews. Life at magazines, including the termly Glenalmond the College was not restricted to writing though: Life, fell under her wing. Mairi helped out with stage productions, sports events, field days and concerts; she judged Earlier in her career, Mairi worked in London’s debating matches and gave lectures to eager ‘Fleet Street’ and Scottish newspapers for over young ears about life in the media. fifteen years, before freelancing from her home in Perthshire, while looking after her young We shall miss Mairi’s enthusiasm for bringing all family. However, she found she missed the that is great about Glenalmond to the wider stage buzz of a busy office which she rediscovered at and wish her every success at Kilgraston, where Glenalmond, soon rushing around to interview her news instincts now head. OGs and dealing with local and national news Sasha Baldwin outlets. Never before had the world been so aware of the name Glenalmond, with mentions popping Lorna Henderson Lorna joined the College in 2015 as a Through a burgeoning romance with our very new hand in the Development & Alumni own ‘Big Mark’, she also found herself involved Office and quickly established herself as with outdoors activities and adventure training, a gregarious and cheery presence around as well as taking on the role of Akela in the local the School, as well as providing excellent Cub pack following on from Tony Abbott. support within the office environment, The College was thrilled upon the arrival of wee helping with the myriad tasks that she Rannoch back in 2016 and a good number of staff had to grapple with on a day-to-day basis: were present at Mark and Lorna’s unforgettable liaising with OG or helping with the Friends wedding on the banks of Loch Tay in August of of Glenalmond (FoG) to name but a few. this year. Lorna has an infectious sense of fun and Her knowledge of the FoG merchandise was good humour and is well-known for her love of second to none and her expertise invaluable in puns and practical jokes. She also once fell down helping to choose gifts for departing members of a large hole while carol singing, but laughs about staff; she seemed to have an almost paranormal it now. ability for knowing whether they would prefer We are very sorry to lose her from the staff as a half pint tankard or a set of Glenalmond table she returns whence she came, to the reception mats. Lorna quickly involved herself in the life of desk at a well-known dental surgery in Crieff, the College, joining the SCR and enthusiastically but are delighted that she remains on site. Our supporting its social events. She famously carried loss is their gain, and I am sure that her perpetual off the prize for best costume at her first staff good humour and wit will help many patients to fancy dress Christmas party when she came as transcend dental medication. She has been, and the Queen’s Christmas Message, complete with remains, a great friend to many people here, and life-like corgi accessory. we wish her, Mark and Rannoch every happiness in the future. Martin Orviss

Known to both pupils and staff as ‘Tank’, due He formed excellent relationships with staff to his imposing physique, Craig Williamson and pupils, helping both with their fitness goals. Craig joined Glenalmond in 2016. Originally part His engaging sense of humour was particularly of the partnership between Glenalmond evident whilst on the U14 Rugby trip to France College and Perthshire RFC, Craig soon in 2017, ensuring the boys were drinking enough found himself as a full time member of staff water by turning meal times into a boat race Williamson within the College’s PE Department. challenge! Tank’s qualifications and his passion for the Moving to Dollar Academy as Head of S&C, sport were evident in the time he spent here. Tank has managed to secure further strength The Strength & Conditioning programme rapidly coaching roles within Scottish Rugby, which, grew under his supervision. Steadily, more and by the nature of time demands on staff at more pupils joined S&C activities, even though Glenalmond, had previously been restricted. many students were slightly unsure about We wish him well in the future. He will be the gym, thinking it was the sole domain of missed but I am sure the Glenalmond rugby the ‘rugger lads’. Tank quickly dispelled these boys will one day speak to him again! thoughts and created programmes involving all sports so that every child in school with a Graham Smith passion for sport or keeping fit benefitted from his knowledge and ability.

88 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 SCR Rachel Jaggard organisational abilities to manage the diaries, I know that it continued to do so in Gordon preparations for public events, such as Woods’ and Elaine Logan’s tenure. Over time, Commem, an instinct for public relations and Rachel came to be known as the Warden’s also complete discretion. Oh, and it helps to PA, which always was a much more accurate have excellent secretarial skills too. description of her role. In addition the office and the sheer workload involved have expanded but Rachel has all of these qualities in abundance. Rachel has always risen to each new challenge As an illustration, I was in the habit of keeping as it came along. Rachel fully informed of whatever was going on, It would be impossible to list the tasks and however I was also in the habit of telling Aline, responsibility which came under Rachel’s my wife, everything, which Rachel well knew. remit and, no doubt, a future job description At the time, the layout of the Warden’s house will do that but it would hardly do justice to meant that Rachel’s office could be accessed her contribution. My own memories are simply from our flat, as well as from the stair from the of what a pleasure it was to work with her, Gladstone Cloister, and I know that from time to whether things were running smoothly or not. time Aline would pop in for a chat. Of course, the majority of Rachel’s time at Although Rachel would know that Aline would Glenalmond was with my successors and no In the summer of 1996, just when already know about the issue of the day, she doubt they too would have stories to tell. I can Glenalmond was on the point of advertising would never ever raise a subject until Aline did, only say that two other attributes which a PA for a Warden’s Secretary, Rachel Jaggard just in case it was something I hadn’t mentioned must have, if they are to work successfully wrote to me to enquire if there was any or didn’t want to mention. Incidentally, that with three Wardens, each with his or her possibility of a job at the College. The very same discretion continued after I retired. own temperament and ways of working, are definition of serendipity! This was a lucky Although we have kept very much in touch, tolerance and adaptability. day for Glenalmond and for me personally. I never hear anything about the Warden or I can only end by saying thank you, both on my about the sort of things which I would not have The job of Warden’s Secretary has never been own account and on behalf of Glenalmond, for a wanted talked about when I was in the job. an easy one; it requires extreme patience to put truly remarkable 22 years’ service. up with the mood swings and inefficiencies of Of course, the job of Warden’s Secretary was the Warden (I speak for myself of course!), the Ian Templeton, changing rapidly, even before I retired, and staff and, at times, the parents; considerable Warden, 1992-2003

Lewis Rattray joined Glenalmond as a number of Duke of Edinburgh walking trips over History teacher almost eight years ago the years and he has always been incredibly Lewis following the completion of his PGDE at the dedicated to this part of school life. University of Edinburgh. He arrived with Lewis has had many highlights during his his wife, Caroline, and they quickly settled time at Glenalmond but I know that he will into life at Coll making many new friends Rattray look back on his Musical performances in Les and inspiring those in the classroom. Lewis Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar with has always been a positive presence during fond memories. There is no doubt Lewis is a bit his time at Coll, with his enthusiasm and of a showman and I’m sure took great pleasure passion for History evident for all of his in being able to sing in the Perth Concert Hall pupils to see. in front of a packed audience. I think he took Lewis progressed quickly first taking on the the audience by surprise with the quality of role of Assistant Housemaster of Matheson’s his performance but those of us who have and, later, he was appointed coordinator for heard him singing through the years know how the Lower Sixth Lecture Programme. Lewis talented he really is. then took over the reins in Matheson’s and Anyone who will have heard one of Lewis’ made a massive impact on the House during Chapel talks, will know that he is a natural his time as Housemaster. His artistic talent public speaker and in his eight years, he has made Matheson’s a real force in both House somehow managed to incorporate his love of Singing and Drama and it took everything to the Beatles into these about as many times keep Lewis off the stage! Following the sad as former Glenalmond maestro John Wright passing of Lewis’ dear friend and mentor, Robin included St Johnstone FC. As lead singer in the Mundill, he took over the History Department. I Staff Band, his departure has caused a level know that Lewis credits Robin with playing the of sadness not seen since Robbie Williams left most important role in his time at Glenalmond Take That! and I’m sure he would have been proud of all he achieved during his time as Head of Lewis will be forever remembered for his Department. enthusiasm, wit and sheer desire for his pupils to do their best. He will be sorely missed as Not simply content with life in the classroom, he moves on to his new position in sunnier Lewis has thrown himself into the wider climes, as Head of History at Repton Dubai. aspects of College life. Since Day One he We all wish Lewis, Caroline, Archie and George was an active member of the CCF and more every success in the future and I know they will recently took over the Army section. He was have several visitors to their new home in the also heavily involved in Shooting at Coll and has Emirates. overseen several trips to Bisley during his time with us. His love of the outdoors took him on a Conor Swaile

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 89 SCR and experiment with the Knowledge, Challenge, Matt Dialogue model. Somewhere along the way, Matt became Housemaster of Reid’s and showed that the perceived divisions between the ‘academic’ and Gibson the ‘pastoral’ are so often artificial constructs which wilfully ignore the reality of being in loco parentis. The boys in Reid’s knew that they really mattered to Matt and that he would drop everything at a moment’s notice to be with them if they needed him. When they had no one else to turn to, Matt was there. For some of them, this will probably mean more to them than Matt will ever know. As a parent of a Reid’s boy, you knew that, even if you could not be there yourself, your son could not be in better hands. He would be challenged that academic success was possible, whatever your starting point - it was just a matter of attitude. No opportunity was lost – no-one saw the Basil Spence day When asked to write about Matt, having had This characteristic rigour and tenacity also coming for example. But on a Sunday afternoon, some initial failures, I decided to brainstorm became a recurring feature of Heads of if you walked up to the astro, Matt would be answers to the question, ‘What are the best Department Meetings. Matt has never been there playing football with the Third Form boys. things about Matt?’ An hour later I only had afraid to question accepted norms and practices Why? Because that was what a parent would one word. Claude. Accurate and succinct but and to continue pushing, refusing to be mollified do. This is an enduring legacy for the boys in 249 words short of the suggested limit. So I with a throw away response. If there is one thing Reid’s. When they found out that Matt was going, thought I would try a chronological approach. that I admire about Matt more than any other it is they understood with the pupil’s keen sense of his courage. His unflinching commitment to the pragmatism that he needed to move on, but they The first I knew of Matt came via two comments. pupils means that he is not afraid to challenge did not want to lose what they understood that The first was an offhand remark from a Head what we do at any level and to do this with they had gained. A security in the knowledge of Department at Strath: ‘He’s a real loss to us… humour, courtesy and the willingness to turn his that they mattered and that their learning was you’ve done well there.’ The second came from scrutiny back on himself. the priority. To quote one current Reid’s pupil, the Geography Department at Coll. I asked what overheard by a colleague, ‘****** is a great Reassuringly, this level of competence was in the new Head of Department was like. There was Housemaster, but if you want academics, it has time harnessed by the Senior Management a momentary silence. ‘I don’t know… we asked to be Dr Gibson.’ him if there was anything he wanted for next Team and Matt became Director of The William year in the budget. Conor wants iPads, but Matt Bright Society and there were soon stunned Looking back, Matt’s appointment as Deputy only wanted a display case for his rock collection’. looks on the faces of the pupil’s Clever Club Head Teaching and Learning, proved to be the Clearly, an intellectual Geographer. when they were handed pre-discussion material pivotal point, where years of steady progress on The Rights of Man, in disturbingly small font. resulted in an incisive and rigorous approach to When Matt arrived, it was quick to see that ‘Do we actually have to read this?’ was one what it means to be a school. We were rightly he was a wily operator. Everyone knows that question. But as ever, Matt instinctively showed held to account for what happened in our Geography isn’t a real subject but Matt put a that he knew that pupils meet your expectations. Departments, knowing that at the end of the day, poster on his wall with an out of context quote If you expect little, that is what you will get. Set what was most important was the teenager in from Einstein about how complicated Geography the bar high and pupils, more often than not, front of us, who deserved to leave Glenalmond was compared to Physics. Not only a geologist surprise you. In this case, the pupils lapped it up. with every door open for them. but a devious one. Compulsory reading programmes in the Third Form, evening discussion sessions for the Upper Of course, it is not just Matt who is leaving However he tries to suppress it, Matt has all the and Reid’s will seem strange without Claude, traits of a Geographer. Anyone who has spent Sixth in Reid’s and teenagers arguing about The Kite Runner walking to lessons. Florence, Luca and Magnus, a family who seem to any time in a meeting with him, (a very long time make the most of what life has to offer. Anyone indeed for some of us), knows of his obsession It is no exaggeration to say that Matt has who has been a tutor at Reid’s will remember with font size, colour combinations, charts, transformed the way Glenalmond approaches Luca being forcibly removed from his hiding graphs and his OCD approach to formatting. I teaching and learning and this serves as a place at Roll Call, burrowed in amongst a pile of remember Matt physically twitching in his seat demonstration to all those who doubt that you boys four times his size, or catching a sight of when Gareth produced a slide with a comma can change a culture, if you believe in what you Fig through the windows, happily playing football missing (allegedly). Rarely have I seen anyone get are doing and are willing to relentlessly pursue or sliding down the slopes with her brother. so much pleasure from an Excel table exported this in the face of seemingly insurmountable Magnus seems to share this insatiable curiosity into Word. Particularly when embedded in obstacles. Matt saw the potential in Mike and sense of adventure, along with the gift of fourteen pages of Calibri 12. A cheap thrill, but he Watson’s initial research and presentations on a bringing a smile to the face of everyone he is very close to being a Yorkshireman. radical new programme to turn a spotlight onto meets. A Midas touch worth having. Steve Smith It was not long before Matt’s Geography lessons what happens in the classroom and together hit the nail on the head at the Staff Leavers’ started to make crystal clear the reasons for they devised The Learning Project. This whole Party when he spoke of Claude’s diplomacy, the comment from the former colleague at school programme, rooted in evidence based intelligence and willingness to be fully involved Strath. Far from being the traditional repository research, stripped away the fashionable and in the life of the House and it is still possible that for the coloured pencil jumbo pack, Matt’s skill transient initiatives which so haunt teachers the best thing about Matt is Claude. and relentless pursuit of knowledge soon had to challenge us to really evaluate how good our teaching was. We had always known that lesson So what can I say to Glasgow Academy? Well, yes the pupils talking and it is important to note he is a real loss to us… you’ve done well there. here that Matt has credibility because he is an plans often seemed to lead to more questions than answers, but, thanks to Matt, we at least But we can probably flog you a display case for a outstanding classroom teacher, respected by his rock collection. colleagues and, perhaps more importantly, by the knew that we were in liminal space, even if we pupils. He constantly challenges himself in terms hadn’t necessarily wanted to end up there in the Jenny Davey of his own practice and by doing so, pushes first place. I know how transformational this was his students beyond what they thought was from my own Department and other colleagues possible. ‘We learn so much…your brain hurts at who truly welcomed the chance to rethink the the end of it, there is nothing left’, to quote one 17 basis of their practice and as a result sought year old Reid’s boy. every opportunity to jettison familiar routines

90 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 SCR What can be said about a man who cruel event in the school sports calendar. Now, bounded into the PE and Sport Department, and mainly due to Andy’s input, we have face Andy encouraged those around him with his paints, flags, music and laughter with almost enthusiasm and vigour, his ‘nothing is ever all the School taking part. This is due to his too much trouble, or too hard to achieve’ inclusive approach to Sport and Games, and his attitude, and his passion for all things belief that elite school sportsmen and women Rowley sport? can play, train and compete alongside the main school body, who predominantly want to do A one-time Royal Marines Officer, who decided sport just to have fun, and that no child should instead to pursue a career in teaching, Andy face a barrier to sport and exercise. Rowley is a teacher and sports coach of an extremely high calibre. He had an ability to turn The positive impact he has had on staff his hand to each and every sport we do here and pupils alike can be summed up best in at Glenalmond, both in coaching the teams an excerpt from an email sent by a pupil to and supporting the pupils to a very high and the School, prior to the Steeplechase. This professional level. His academic lessons were was in relation to her raising awareness of fun and engaging, he is an inspirer of all people Amnesty International – “all Houses will be he meets, is respected and admired by both represented by their head of House who will pupils and staff alike, and achieved so much be wearing an Amnesty International t-shirt, in his short tenure here at Glenalmond. Sadly, as well as everyone involved and a handful of however, Andy is now moving on, and we wish teachers and runners. I will be taking pictures him well as he takes on a new role in Churches for Amnesty and for the School to publish, so School in Hampshire. A solid family man, his put on your biggest smile, although I think Mr wife Katie has also worked on and off for the Rowley has enough good spirit for all of us”. Department and their two sons who have A colleague who is leaving the School after such attended Glenalmond are also moving on. a short time and having made such an impact Andy’s vast experience came to the fore during will leave a void. However I am proud to know a turn of bad weather, when much of the that, even with all of Andy’s experience and country had ground to a halt, he engineered background in education the Rugby team’s semi some of the best Inter-house games seen at final victory last year in the Scottish Schools Glenalmond in recent years. Among these were Cup, was the best sporting moment he had Inter-house Basketball and Football, as well experienced in all his time teaching in schools! as Inter-house Netball for both boys and girls From all here at Glenalmond, we wish Andy and (which had never happened here before). These family all the very best and we will look out for events all helped to keep the pupils engaged you in the local hills, as you take on more of an and entertained through a time where all other outdoor education role to your new job. sporting fixtures across the country had been cancelled. Graham Smith The School Steeplechase, until recent times, was seen as an arduous, unforgiving and almost

Gemma’s nine years at Glenalmond have and her pupils responded to her with mutual been full and varied and the experience she respect. brought with her was immense. Arriving Gemma Many Glenalmond pupils have been fortunate back in 2009, Gemma had previously enough to have had the opportunity to be part worked at Craigclowan Preparatory School of the Exchange Programme, with schools and Dollar Academy and early on it was in South Africa or Australia. Gemma ran this Douglas clear that she had much to bring to the PE programme with enthusiasm and efficiency in Department. A dedicated educator who was equal measure, ensuring that our pupils were always prepared to go that extra mile for well looked after when overseas and that the pupils, Gemma was a fabulous addition those who came to us settled in and had an to the team. experience with us here at Glenalmond that Whilst delivering in all aspects of curriculum would be treasured forever. and academic PE initially, as well as running the The pupils will probably most remember her athletics programme, she subsequently took for her caring and empathic approach that she over the role of Assistant Housemistress of bought to her teaching and her pastoral role. The Lothian, supporting three Housemistresses in Department and SCR will remember her most Sarah Sinclair, Kari Gillespie and most recently for her generosity, kindness and never ending Jessica Kaye. It was probably this role that ability to say ‘yes’ to help and support whenever she relished the most and her impact was and wherever it was needed. notable. The girls of Lothian had, in Gemma, the support of someone who really cared about She leaves us to move back into the primary each and every one of them. There was always sector and no doubt her pupils will be equally time for ‘her girls’ and she listened, guided and grateful for the care and consideration she will encouraged them throughout with an open ear give to each and every one of them. Gemma will and real compassion. be sorely missed from the PE Department and wider Glenalmond community and we wish her Within the classroom, Gemma saw her role as a all the very best in this new stage of her career. privilege, ensuring that her lessons were both challenging and stimulating. Whether in the Carolyn Bircher sportshall, swimming pool or in the classroom, Gemma was a consummate professional

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 91 SCR Sandy Norton Sandy has had a full and diverse working gained at his own alma mater, Millfied School life. He was a Royal Marines Officer, a TEFL in Somerset. Millfield kindled his love of sport teacher, an entrepreneur who owned a which he has passed on to generations of string of shops, a business man who traded boys and girls at Coll. In his time he coached with Eastern Europe; however, from what he a number of Rugby teams including Colts B, says the happiest times were at Glenalmond 4th XV, 3rd XV, 2nd XV and under 16s. He also College. found time to coach both the 4th XI Girls’ and Boys’ Hockey teams both of which he and the Sandy first came to Coll as a Stirling University pupils enjoyed very much. However, it was in mature History & Politics student in 1999 Cricket that Sandy made his most important and then returned for a year as a short-term contribution to College sport. Cricket is Sandy’s temporary teacher. Then in 2001, a position passion and, at times, obsession. He coached became available with the departure of one of the 1st XI very successfully between 2000 and the History teachers and Sandy was the obvious 2009. For those that know the game, the hours replacement. In 2003, he introduced Politics of dedication that all the Cricket coaches put in A Level and thus became Head of the is commendable but for Sandy it was definitely Government and Politics Department. In a labour of love. This extended into organising 2012, Gordon Woods appointed Sandy the and fundraising for a number of very enjoyable newly created post of Head of Sixth Form. overseas tours to Trinidad and Tobago, Sri The key element of this role was to advise and Lanka, India and Dubai. He still receives prepare pupils for university applications. This messages on social media from OGs who went involved much tact and a few home truths as on tour and appreciate the time and dedication a number of pupils had to be guided to lower required to organise them. their expectations, while others had to be encouraged to set their sights much higher. He Sandy made a full contribution to life at Coll in sacrificed much of August, once the A Level so many ways: he ran the Sixth Form centre for results were published, helping and advising many years; he organised Sixth Form Balls; he pupils to gain entry to an appropriate university was Vice-president of the SCR. However, he will course. This help was also willingly given to always be regarded as one of the dying breed of recent OGs and, in one case, to a boy who had excellent all-round schoolmasters. left 12 years previously. Alasdair Purdie Sandy values the all-round education a good boarding school can offer, something he

Linda provided a fount of information Linda left the College in February for a well- acquired over the twenty years she worked earned retirement. We wish her well and hope Linda in the Accounts Department. she enjoys being able to spend more time with her family. Linda performed a steady and reliable role behind the scenes, mainly looking after Sarah Hammersley Gilbert purchase invoices and payroll. She has been ever helpful in enabling staff to successfully carry out their finance tasks and provided a wealth of advice for all College money matters. Wanda Youlten

Wanda had a long association with the was devoted to ensuring both their academic College having been an integral part success and their pastoral welfare and she was of Skrine’s House when Charlie was an asset to every House that she tutored in. housemaster. She later worked in the She took time to get to know each of her pupils Learning Support Department before moving as individuals and supported them outside of into the English Department full time. More the classroom by singing in the play alongside recently, Wanda trailblazed the Learning them or by staffing camps and trips. She was Project ensuring that all staff were up to exemplary at everything that she did and her speed with the latest research and methods dedication has been appreciated by all. in their classrooms. It is a big move for the Youltens, who have Wanda was keen that the Learning Project lived at Coll for many years and for their son, should be directed by staff, responding directly Harry, who was born here. However, it is also to their needs and the needs of pupils. There an exciting adventure for them. We wish them was no better candidate for this role as Wanda the best of luck as they adjust to the somewhat is equally at home stretching the very brightest sunnier climes and island living of the Isle of of minds or nurturing those who needed a little Wight. more support. In short, Wanda gets the best Victoria Dryden out of every pupil that she teaches and she wanted to ensure that all staff did likewise. She

92 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 SCR Charles Youlten

As spoken by Lauren Kirk (edited for publication by Craig Fleming and Emily Davies)

“On 24 September 19{inaudible mumble}, Charles David Baron Youlten was born.

On 24 September 19{inaudible mumble}, Lauren Julia Kirk was born.

Two blue-eyed, big nosed babies, born on the same day, twins, my brother from another mother. I always wanted a brother, but I didn’t realise I would find him in rural Perthshire.

CDBY (as he will now be referred to) started at Glenalmond in 2002 as Head of Drama but not before his year teaching in the mean streets of Edinburgh state schools. When I came for my interview in 2009, I was met by a very enthusiastic male teacher who convinced me that Glenalmond was the place to be. He has an advanced certificate in stage combat you know?! He has been a director, an actor, a teacher at a Ballet School, a heart- throb on Hollyoaks, but decided Housestaff was now his calling. So, CDBY became the Housemaster of Skrine’s and was instrumental in the development of the new building and transition of pupils to the new out-of-Quad house. Skrine’s took time to establish, and, on the cusp of Inter-house Rugby success (they had already mastered House Singing, Drama and Swimming) the Inter-house Rugby was disbanded. After several successful years, CDBY realised that he had fulfilled his Housemaster ambitions and decided to move back to the glitzy lights of the Glenalmond stage. Move over LJK, CDBY was back in the directing chair. Together we have created some masterpieces; Cabaret, Les Miserables, The Addams Family, though not without me wanting to kill him or plan his slow and painful death at times... They say that ‘no man is an island’. Well it’s taken As a director, I have learnt so much from me a long time to build a bridge, create a ferry CDBY. He is creative, adventurous, has service and develop a tourist industry on Youlten enthusiasm and energy bursting out of every Island. I dug my way in, put up some fairy lights, pore. He is a skilled set builder, has loads of worked hard to build the super team that we technical skills and sacrifices so much time have become. But now he is literally moving to for his art. an island and the ‘KIRKLTEN’ paradise will be no more. He sounds perfect, right? Well, not quite. He can be disorganised, forgetful, and tardy. And CDBY is not only my Drama colleague, but my when he does things last minute or delegates best friend and I am going to miss him so much.” them to his colleagues, he still manages to get away with it, with his knowing smile and Lauren Kirk special CDBY charm.

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 93 SCR Dougie has been a familiar and ‘weel-kent’ Loving Christmas time, the switching on of face at the College since August 2005, Dougie’s impressive seasonal lighting display Dougie when he took up the role of Manciple. He nearly caused a power surge in the Glen! quickly progressed to Head Manciple, a role Dougie could often be seen walking around in which he took great pride. If anyone had campus with his dogs and two lovely a problem they would seek Dougie out. He granddaughters. Undoubtedly he will leave a Kennedy was called many things at the College, such massive gap in College life but his legacy is the as: ‘fount of all knowledge’, the ‘go to’ man many positive stories that will keep him in our or ‘problem solver’. thoughts for years to come. Never one to shirk responsibility, Dougie’s In particular, his knowledge of ‘Commen’ will abiding legacy was his inability to say ‘No.’ This be sorely missed along with the sight of him was his downfall at times as it added greatly to proudly opening the huge quad gates for the his workload. Pipe Band. Dougie could often be seen shovelling snow, Thanks for all your hard work Dougie and winding up Front Quad’s clock, raising the flag cheerio the noo! and, frequently, helping locate errant dogs and children around the College. Lynn Peebles

Having had a business in Edinburgh as a Janine also helped me in preparing for the seamstress for 20 years, (Haberdasher to the Scottish Islands Peaks Race, getting all the Janine Erdal Hoi-Poloi!), her talents were soon sought out backpacks, first aid kits, and supplies of food by Sixth Form girls before the St Andrew’s Ball, ready for the event. At its peak that meant Burns’ Supper and Valentine’s Ball to adjust preparing meals for four days for 33 students When Janine and I married in 2005, she had dresses. This talent was soon also being sought and 12 staff. This was achieved with help from no idea that it would lead to a decade of her by many of the staff, and over the decade she various friends such as Gilly Hamilton, Corinne being the Assistant Housemistress/Matron worked on hundreds of items, including making Davies, Carolyn Bircher, and Ali Kinge. of Cairnies. In that decade she worked with up some ‘stone’ dresses for girls attending Being a very sociable creature, having a total of eight different Housemistresses, a special party near Aberfeldy for a famous attended over 100 weddings prior to her own, one of whom was male! She proved herself author. to be a vital, integral part of life in the and also attended many of the major balls House, keeping strict standards, but being Janine also helped with the decoration of one of around Scotland, she not only had five of her extremely fair and well liked. the Girls’ Houses, running up 80 sets of curtains, godchildren attend Glenalmond, but also was at a considerable saving to the school. a considerable force in teaching the skills of Very quickly she was snatched up by the Sports Scottish Reels to many year groups over the John Owen soon approached Janine to help with Department to help with girls’ Hockey, Lacrosse, decade. Tennis and Skiing. All of these were successful, his Summer Term Leadership Exercise for the and she engendered happy team spirits in Lower Sixth, where her ability and willingness to This considerable force has now moved to each of them, bringing teams on to successes attend to enormous blisters with glee, soon had Ardvreck as Housemistress of the Junior House, against other schools. Skiing being one of her the walkers lining up for attention. This talent where her ‘strict but fair’ ways are helping skills, she was soon leading the Girls’ team to was then used for many years running the 100 increase numbers already! We all wish her the compete in Flaine in the British Schoolgirls’ Mile Walk with me and her much adored Jack best of luck in the future, and will miss her Championships, and she also stepped up as Russell ‘Cato’ able to walk 90 miles on a number talents here. Treasurer for the Scottish Schools Snowsports of occasions. Patrick Erdal Association.

It is difficult to put into words what working would regale her with stories of the Allgau and with Sarah is like. She is such a kind, aviation. thoughtful, diligent and humorous lady and a Sarah Sarah has many stories of her own, however, few paragraphs won’t do her justice. However… and when I joined the Admissions team in March Sarah has known Coll for many years as her 2017, I quickly realised that Sarah knows at least Wimberley brother, Mike, is an OG (Reids, 1968-73). Sarah’s half of Scotland! Between the hilarious stories previous employment at, amongst other places, of her book club, fishing exploits with her dad, Loretto and Culverwells meant that working in a her beloved dachshunds and NADFAS (The Art customer-facing environment at Glenalmond was Society), Sarah would make connections between second nature. families and fill in the gaps to enhance my knowledge of Coll. No Game Fair will be quite the When she joined Glenalmond in July 2014 she same now. If you have Sarah on the Glenalmond was based in Front Arch, working alongside stand you’ll have a queue of visitors in no time! Jenny Wilson and job-sharing with Linda Golden two days a week. Sarah very quickly picked up But it comes to pass that all good things come extra jobs from various members of the Senior to an end and when the opportunity arose to Management Team as her efficiency was noted take a position at a job five minutes from home early on. The arrival of Elaine and Richard brought it seemed like the perfect way to leave Coll - on familiar faces as she had worked with Richard at a high but with exciting things to come. We wish Loretto. Sarah all the best of luck in her new venture and look forward to welcoming her back for In Michaelmas 2016, Sarah found herself helping Glenalmond concerts and productions. out in Admissions. A far cry from the days at Front Arch. Now it was all about offer letters, visa Suzi Garnish application questions and a line manager who

94 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 SCR New Staff Staff Interview list David Antcliffe, Transport Manager Forename Surname Role Mark Brough IT Systems Administrator Lisa Brown Receptionist Rebecca Brown Teacher of Mathematics Sue Burke External Relations Assistant Rachael Cave Teacher of PE Roy Collins Manciple Kenneth Dunn Plumber Ian Fairweather Groundsperson Andrew Goodall Shooting and Ski Instructor Emma Grace Teacher of Drama Rebecca Greenhalgh Head of Academic PE Patricia Higgins Driver What brought you to the position of upon-Avon; nearly 1,000 miles in three days. Transport Manager? We regularly go to the beautiful Isle of Arran, Karen Hynd Teacher of English which includes taking our trusty bus on the I was a Driver at the School for a few years; Ardrossan ferry, and throughout the Highlands Lorraine Leigh House Assistant prior to that I was Depot Manager for Tuffnells Cairnies for Duke of Edinburgh Awards activities. Most parcel-delivery company in Carnforth, weekends our buses can be seen in and around David Lish Bursar Lancashire for over 20 years. the main cities in Scotland for various cultural and sporting activities. Nicola Maclean EA to Warden What changes have you made since taking up the position? Does the school hire coaches on an ad hoc Thomas Mason Head of Geography I’ve added a new run (Rait) and secured a pay basis? James McColl Driver increase for our drivers. It sure does, over 80 separate bookings of Fiona McGregor Teacher of Science How many pupils do you transport every 36-70 seater coaches, per academic year. We day? use JP Coaches in Forfar and Docherty’s in Douglas McKenzie Faciities and Estates Auchterarder. Technician Fifty, twice a day, six days a week. Morning pick up, and early evening drop-off. Points stretch Tell me about the paperwork involved? Elaine Meldrum Acting Head of Art from Crieff and Auchterarder, to the west Day sheets have to be meticulously completed Liz Moss Director of Theatre of Glenalmond: Aberfeldy, 21 miles north of for every journey: mileage, destination, drivers’ the school, along the fabulously scenic A822, Thomas Norton Teacher of History checks on lights, tyres, fire extinguishers etc. passing through the hamlet of Amulree; Rait and and Politics It’s vital to be rigorous with service records Errol on the way to Dundee… (annually) and MOT testing (also once a year, Owen Thomson Manciple What does the Transport Department from new, on commercial vehicles). Once a month ATS visit the school and check all the Paul Wilkinson Teacher of PE consist of? tyres, fitting winter/summer tyres as the season There are six part-time drivers and the fleet dictates. Everything is serviced at Burnbrae includes six 17 seater and one nine seater Garage in Methven. Insurance is handled by minibuses. Additionally, there’s a Fiat Doblo van, the school’s administration team. Diesel is kept used exclusively by the Catering Department; onsite and I’m the only one with a key! a liveried Nissan NV2000, used by the Estates Department; a 4X4 Ford Ranger (vital to get to Can you describe a typical day in the life of our outlying water plant, two miles from the the Transport Department? School and up a steep hillside!) and a trusty old On top of the six separate daily collection Ford Transit van, which just keeps delivering. routes, we do a weekly shopping bus to Perth How often are the buses changed? for those staff and pupils not able to access other forms of transport; sports fixtures We operate a Fleet Hire basis and change them throughout Scotland and northern England; every three to five years. weekly community projects in Perthshire; theatre trips; field trips; lectures and museum What is the furthest a Glenalmond bus has visits. It goes on and on! been in the last year? Do you work seven days per week? Every year a bus full of pupils heads for a ‘Shakespeare immersion’ trip to Stratford- Six, and that’s enough!

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SECOND FORM PRIZE Mathematics Susie Anderton English Robert Leader Flora Kennedy Physical Education Alec McLatchie German Thomas Gardner Spanish Jack Davey History of Art Marina Drysdale PRIZES IN THE THIRD FORM History Scarlett Hamilton Mathematics Rosie Forsyth Latin Scarlett Hamilton Modern Languages Beatrice Reynolds Chemistry Honor Reynolds Art Beatrice Threipland Physical Education Rafe Houston Latin Honor Reynolds English Beatrice Threipland Politics Fergus Reid-Kay Biology Flora Fitzpatrick French Beatrice Threipland Trower Prize for Desmond Dong Mathematics Flora Fitzpatrick Biology Ellie Marsh Mathematics Physics Flora Fitzpatrick Chemistry Ellie Marsh Physics Desmond Dong English Freyha Khogali Geography Ellie Marsh French Ellie Kirkland French Freyha Khogali Greek Ellie Marsh Geography Ellie Kirkland Geography Freyha Khogali Physics Ellie Marsh History Becky Mundill History Freyha Khogali Spanish Becky Mundill Chemistry Joslyn Pringle PRIZES IN THE FOURTH FORM PRIZES IN THE LOWER SIXTH Technology Joslyn Pringle Art Casta Schaebbicke Art Francis Moray Parker Design and Harry Leakey PRIZES FOR ART Commemoration Day 30 June 2018 Technology - Business Cameron Sale Alasdair Paterson Amy Gospel Product Design Computer Science Morgan Decker Memorial Prize Drama Matthew Bittle Design and Holly Riches English Willa Radcliffe Technology Hugh Price Prize Catriona San Geography Leon Christie Economics Gregor Cochrane Ron Craig Art Prize Cameron History George Godfrey- French Iona Landale Wainwright Faussett Geography Armorel Robinson Visual Rosie Forsyth Latin Paulina Jochum History Euan Moncreiffe Communication Prize Physical Education Jake Spurway History of Art Max Bingham Spanish Emily Breese Physical Education Gordie Graham PRIZES FOR MUSIC Physics Angus Grierson French Josh Davey Politics Tom Porter Pounder Cup for Conrad Ihering German Josh Davey outstanding music Spanish Emma Wisdorf Biology Rutthakorn performance Drama Ellie Ridley Tantivorawong Senior Angus Grierson English Ellie Ridley Chemistry Rutthakorn Instrumental Tantivorawong Biology Charlotte Rolfe Prize (trombone) Computer Science Rutthakorn Mathematics Charlotte Rolfe Satow Quaich for Jock Stodart outstanding Tantivorawong Chemistry Alexander Wallace support for Mathematics Rutthakorn Further Alexander Wallace College music by Tantivorawong Mathematics a non-music Physics Rutthakorn Classical Charlotte von scholar Tantivorawong Civilisation Stosch Hall Piano Prize Alexander Wallace Technology - Rutthakorn Greek Charlotte von Ralph Kerr Quaich Alexander Wallace Electronics Tantivorawong Stosch for Keyboard Latin Charlotte von Senior Singing Katie Bradshaw Stosch Prize PRIZES IN THE FIFTH FORM Tambling Cup for Katie Bradshaw Computer Science Emmy Skelton Chapel Singing Kockum PRIZES IN THE UPPER SIXTH Martyn Bennett Alexandra Milne Design and Sacha Miller Biology Sophie Baird Prize for Technology - Business Oliver Niven-Smith outstanding all Electronic Products round musical Rory Paterson James Goodall Design and Ramsay Pagett contribution Prize for Computer Technology - Science Stewart Prize for Alexandra Milne Graphic Products Academic Music Classical Alexandra Milne Design and Alexandra Laird Civilisation Technology - Resistant Materials Montgomery Prize Opeoluwa Ajanaku for Divinity Drama Tom Murray-Usher Drama Harriet Barne Economics Ludwig Ingerl Economics Harri Rowley

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STAR PRIZES SPECIAL PRIZES AND AWARDS Forsyth Quaich for James Dewar contribution to Highest number of Academic Stars The Duncan Emmy Skelton Skiing awarded in each year group Garrett Travel Kockum Award for Cup for the best Lucy Murray-Wake Second Form Connor Henderson attending a Gap all round and Juliet Porter Ellen Mackenzie Medic Programme Sportswoman in Warsaw (shared) Third Form Freyha Khogali Scarlett The Friends of Charlotte Rolfe Crighton Cup for Thomas Godfrey- Mackintosh Glenalmond Travel the best all round Faussett Award for attending Sportsman Scarlett Chan Eco Truly Park, Wijeratne Cup Scarlett Hamilton Fourth Form Leon Christie Lima, Peru (shared) and Ramsay Pagett Antonia Heckmanns Wordsworth Medal Alexandra Milne College Blazer Sam Murray-Usher Josh Davey for Independent Buttons Myles Root Rutthakorn Research and Tantivorawong Scholarship Fifth Form Ellie Marsh Gladstone Becky Mundill College Blazer Harriet Barne Memorial Essay Brooch Scarlett Hamilton Rosie Gow Prize Funded by Lorna Porter Lower Sixth James Houldsworth the Gladstone Beatrice Reynolds Ellie Ridley Memorial Trust Catriona San National Finalist Tom Murray-Usher Poetry by Heart DISTINCTIONS Scotland SENIOR CITIZENSHIP PRIZES Distinction in Jake Spurway Beatrice Threipland Hardie Citizenship Opeoluwa Ajanaku English National Winner Poetry by Heart Prize Distinction in Leon Christie Scotland Luscombe Prize Sophie Baird History English as an Ansley Li Ralph Webster Jock Stodart Distinction in Freyha Khogali Additional Prize History Language Katie Emslie Bowl Rosie Forsyth Distinction in Willa Radcliffe Verel Prize for Leo Jesch History Natural History Hugh Malcolm Cup Thomas Godfrey- for services to Faussett Distinction in Becky Mundill conservation at History Glenalmond Distinction in Jack Denton Services to Chapel Opeoluwa Ajanaku Physics (Rocket Competition Team) Birkmyre Cup for Rosie Forsyth and outstanding Harri Rowley Distinction in Fergus Reid-Kay contribution to Politics Drama (shared) Distinction in Tom Porter Captain of Corps Sophie Baird Spanish Forrester Cup for Cameron Bullard Piping

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Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 99 GLENALMOND CHRONICLE A celebration of five hundred issues

Glenalmond College had been in existence for It is the round of pursuits, each in its own season, that nearly thirty years before the Chronicle was prevents the undue preponderance of any one of them first published. Its rationale was explained and make up that Protean but healthy and vigorous with Victorian verbosity in the first editorial of specimen of humanity – the English Public School boy. May 1876: Fundraising for a new organ, which was eventually installed in 1880, was given prominence with a list We have always felt that without a Magazine we were of donors and donations amounting to £194 14s 6d. ages behind our time, - that we, like the ancient races Other items included lists of OGs currently serving of the world, were a race with an unwritten history, in the Army and those up at Oxford, together with and whose deeds were handed down in tale and story an Oxford letter. Items of minor news were listed with due and becoming exaggerations. Hence we have under ‘Fragments from the School Room’. Some resolved that what is thought and done at Glenalmond pages of creative writing included poetry by WE Frost shall be, to tremble upon the very brink of a pun, no himself and someone calling himself ‘Cyprus’. The longer unchronicled. correspondence column was lively. One letter on the subject of skating was dated 1 April 1976! Another The first Editor was WE Frost, a Master from 1873 to discussed the merits or otherwise of doing school- Mr A S Reid 1883. He was conscious of the value of the Chronicle work in the holidays and others gave suggestions as to as a means of encouraging loyalty from OGs: the arrangement of games. Perhaps to fill up the pages to make a multiple of four for printing purposes, there Nothing is so essential to the vitality of a body like a were a couple of pages devoted to ‘Cuttings from our public school as that all its members should be kept contemporaries’. Throughout the magazine, the literary together, should be drawn towards a common centre style of contributions was very much of its time – with the strongest cords of affection and healthy pride. prolix and arch. By continually bringing before old boys a repetition of The second issue, published in October 1876, was those scenes in which they once took so lively a part... inevitably much shorter at twelve pages. It measured that, with little more than a change of name, they might 8” by 10½” and the text was printed in two columns. find themselves once more the actors in those very spots, This remained the format until 1963. It contained we feel sure that we shall be the means of preserving that similar reports to the first with correspondence on feeling of sympathy and union which is at present hardly another interesting range of subjects: swimming, so strong in the case of Glenalmond as it might be. why people are off games, in praise of science and the playing of substitutes in a football match. The first Financially, by 1876, the College had re-established page was headed by the Sigillum with the number of itself after difficult times. New developments and the issue in Roman numerals together with the date current achievements were to be described and and the price (6d). Below was the Editorial which in celebrated. The new magazine was roughly A5 size Mr G St Quintin part consisted of a statement reacting to comments and sold for 1s. It ran to 88 pages, the largest until on the first issue. These echo the guiding philosophy of the A4 format a hundred years later. There were no the magazine down the years: illustrations. Following the ten page editorial were articles on a wide range of subjects such as modern We do not intend the Glenalmond Chronicle to be languages, the local flora and fauna, legends of the looked upon in any sense as a literary venture, or Almond, a sea trip from Leith to Rotterdam and criticised as such. We wish it to become a regular ‘School-loafers’: institution with us, to take its place in the School like To be a member of this guild, lounging habits, and the Games or the Rifle Corps. Again, the magazine is partial, if not total abstinence from school games, are not meant, as some critics seemed to think, to create sine qua non qualifications… Loafers usually resort to an interest of its own amongst outsiders, but simply specious but miserable subterfuges; for example, it is to be the means of keeping up an interest in the school not uncommon to hear that x has a sprained ankle, y a amongst our old boys and all connected with us…a bad foot and z does not like games of any sort… we may chronicle of what is thought and done at Glenalmond. add that the said maimed ankle or foot is a very slight In these early days, publication dates were erratic. impediment when an agreeable object or purpose is to The third issue came out in November 1876 and be reached. subsequent issues appeared at varying intervals over the next few years. All were priced at 6d and More akin to today’s Chronicle, there were reports of Mr W H Rankin had twelve pages up to December 1877 and eight a range of activities: cricket, football, the paperchase, thereafter. The pages were numbered continuously, hockey, fives, chess, athletics and the Corps, which had starting with page 1 in October 1876 and going on to been founded fifteen months previously: page 240 in February 1881. There then followed a lapse

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W E Frost, 1st Editor of the Chronicle

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in publication and from the next issue, which appeared in were also printed with place names redacted. An OG with the December 1881, each had its own pagination. London Scottish wrote on 30 October 1914:

In 1885, the newly appointed Science master, AS Reid, We have come about five miles along a road which goes a became Editor, a post he held until his retirement in 1919. continual stream of wounded. For the last two miles we Issues usually began with an editorial in which he would have been fired over by our own guns, and cheered up by the comment on matters of note including, in April 1886, the wounded saying we’d be lucky if we got there at all! Up to weather with its echoes of 2018’s ‘Beast from the East’: now we have not, as we branched off into a wood and got just The Crieff and Methven roads had been drifted up for three behind one of our batteries, where we stopped for half-an- days, and therefore we were cut off from our supplies. At 9am, hour, shells from both sides passing over us - one burst over our the Senior School and Masters turned out armed to the teeth wood, but not near us, and we were then ordered out of the with all the spades that could be begged, borrowed, or stolen, wood and are now sitting on the road behind it. The guns are while behind them came the snow-plough. The road, as far as incessant, and the whistle of the shell really rather entertaining the crossroads, was drifted up and had to be dug out before the – up to now! plough could be used. At the cross-roads, the plough waited for Otherwise, the Chronicle continued to report routine events more horses, while the spaders tramped on and devoted their such as matches against other schools, concerts and other energies to a drift two miles further down the road. entertainments as well as the usual notices and reports On 1 October 1891, Glenalmond celebrated its Golden Jubilee on more noteworthy occurrences, such as a sighting of and a special number of the Chronicle was produced in the the Aurora Borealis on 29 November 1916. However, the November. It ran to twenty-four pages and was priced at 1s ever-increasing lists of those serving, wounded or killed 6d. It contained a detailed account of the celebrations which dominated each issue. The October 1916 issue, the fifth to be were attended by Glenalmond’s founder, WE Gladstone: published that year, contained obituaries of no less than 17 OGs. In February 1917, a letter was published which had been On September 30th Mr and Mrs Gladstone drove from circulated to all schools from HRH Edward, Prince of Wales. Stanley in the Warden’s carriage and were received at the He was concerned about the provision for the education College Lodge by guards of honour drawn from the Corps. of sons of those killed in war and the setting up of war At the turn of Avenue the horses were unharnessed and the memorials in schools. The Council agreed to inaugurate the scheme without delay: carriage, with its occupants, dragged by members of the School and escorted by the Corps to the Warden’s House, in front of The Council are confident that these proposals will constitute which a ‘feu de joie’ was fired. a Memorial which will worthily commemorate the services The Jubilee Number included thirteen pages of illustrations rendered to the Empire, not only by the dead, but by that and reports of the event. The speeches were reproduced large band of Old Glenalmonds who are fighting, and will from the Scottish Guardian, the Illustrated London News, appeal powerfully to the sentiment of all future generations of the Scottish Standard Bearer and the Pall Mall Budget. The Glenalmond boys. event was also reported in many Scottish and national In the 1930s and 40s G St Quintin served two terms as newspapers, all of which must have provided great publicity Editor, from 1930 to 1934 and from 1938 to 1949. During for Glenalmond. this period, the Chronicle reported on national matters such The remaining pages dealt with more mundane school as the death of King George V in 1936, and the story of an matters. An interesting feature, Characters of the VIII, OG who was arrested as a spy in the Saarland. Masters were contained observations and some trenchant criticism of referred to as Esq. and boys by initials and surname. Issues individuals. From this we learn that the Captain, Colour published during the Second World War were produced on sergeant Dykes, deserved great credit for the way in which thinner paper but kept to the same format. The centenary he handled his team but was considerably handicapped at edition of September 1947 was priced at 1s. It ran to 24 the start of the season by using a defective rifle. Sergeant pages and recorded the dedication of the War Memorial and Shiell showed capital form at the long range and assisted in the re-organisation of the houses, by which Third Formers setting a good example in keenness to the rest of the VIII. were transferred to the Cairnies, which had just been On the other hand, Private Peddie-Waddell proved to be acquired by Glenalmond. an unreliable performer who at times compiled very good The 14 page supplement, issued as a special record of the scores and at others unaccountably failed. Centenary celebrations, described the proposed Centenary From the beginning of the First World War, Mr Reid kept a Building scheme, which was not fully implemented, the meticulous note of OGs serving in the Armed Forces, the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth with photographs, the Warden’s wounded and those killed in action, with citations added for speech at Commem and the OG Centenary Reunion on the honours and awards. These were published in a supplement following day when 200 OGs dined in Hall and slept in their with each issue of the Chronicle. Notices of the 157 OGs old dormitories. who were killed in action were published, often with fuller obituaries. Extracts from letters written by those serving

102 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 History of Coll From 1962 until his death in 1984, the paper was provided when David and Mary Willington took a supply to hand free by a Council Member, GW Adam (1946-50), who owned out to schools in Kenya in 1992 it took up a lot of their a paper mill. The issue of September 1963, at a price of baggage allowance. 2s, marked a reversion to the smaller size of the original Coll was and is a very busy place with a huge range issue of 1876, but had two columns of text. Altogether, it of activities to report. Therefore, there is bound to be contained 80 pages and the Editor, WH Rankin, hoped that competition for space to keep the magazine within the new style would prove both easier to handle and read. reasonable proportions. Glenalmond has not taken the It had four photographs in black and white of new features step of some schools which have a separate publication of the College: the screen in Chapel, the Music School, the for news of former pupils and articles on College history. Workshops and Reid’s House. The contents were much the However, in the 1990s a shorter publication called same as before but now there was a proliferation of societies Glenalmond News was issued twice or three times a such as the Concert Society, William Bright Society, as well year. In effect it was an interim report with brief notices as Jazz, Photographic, Meteorological and Young Farmers. of matches and academic news, as well as some OG Many pages were devoted to sport especially cricket and, news. This publication continues to be published online since the OG Committee had decided that the annual OG alongside the website where news can be kept current Report would be discontinued and that the Chronicle would and ever-changing. be the only organ for OGs, there were ten pages of OG news and notes. Dominic North took over the editorship in 2001 and expanded initiatives taken by previous editors to create a In one issue, Mr Rankin reiterated the purpose of the vivid picture of College life. In 2003, he wrote: Chronicle:

A ‘chronicle’ is defined by Chambers as a bare record of events This Chronicle is mainly concerned with celebrating in order of time; the Chronicle does not attempt to be a another year of notable achievement. And what a year literary journal but a record of the living history of Coll. and it has been. There is no such thing as extra-curricular at the success gained by her sons. Glenalmond; it is all integral to the experience and it is all here. With so much material to include in the smaller format there was often insufficient space to include an editorial with its In 1876, the Editor had declared that the magazine sometimes whimsical commentary on College life and within was to be a record for the College community, and not a few years it had disappeared. There were suggestions for outsiders. However, today’s Chronicle, like every that space devoted to reports of first team matches should other contemporary house magazine, is designed to be cut down but these were stoutly resisted by those who be an active sales tool for the College. The magazine is coached and played in first teams. The rapid rise of inflation now lavishly illustrated with current editors having at in the 1970s caused a reduction in the number of issues each their disposal all the resources of modern computer year from three to two, published in May and September, and technology. Activities are more varied, trips more the price rose from 10p in May 1979 to 60p in September adventurous and events more elaborate and these are that year. Even so, the charge was purely nominal. reported in a colourful and eye-catching style with prolific illustrations. Would the early editors have approved? No By 1987, the design with its white cover and blue surround doubt they would have rejoiced at the 500th issue and seemed traditional and austere and did not use the new have been very envious of its technical marvels and the techniques that computers were making possible. It was, tremendous scope of College life. as the new Warden, SRD Hall, recognised, much inferior to publications by other schools. There was a note in the issue David Willington of September 1987 under the heading THINK CHRONICLE! Elaine Mundill If its contributors view their magazine merely as a record of events and results, the end product is likely to be terribly dull. College, however, is far from dull; it is a dynamic place, full of life, full of interesting people doing interesting things. The Chronicle should reflect this vitality and variety, giving as broad a view of life in Coll. as possible. To this end we need contributions from all those involved, boys, staff, OGs. Photographs are particularly welcome, any size and in colour or black and white. JR Chenevix-Trench took over the post of Editor in 1988 and decided that it should appear in A4 size once a year in the Michaelmas Term. The first issue in the new format ran to 108 pages and included advertising. For the first time, it contained some colour photographs. Chenevix-Trench typed all the articles himself on a word-processor, a laborious process but one which eliminated the need for galley and page proofs. It had a glossy cover with an attractive photograph of the west front of the College in autumn, set in a dark blue background. For the first time on the inside cover it gave a list of members of the Council and staff. With a year’s events to record, there was much pressure on space even with the enlarged format, but the result was a more balanced record of College life. This continues as the current format and the magazine comes at a considerable cost which is mainly borne by the College, and ultimately by parents. It is distributed free of charge and, as postage is expensive, the Chronicle is now put online for those overseas. Each issue of the Chronicle contains well over 100 pages and weighs over 450g, so that

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 103 OGs Back in the Day...

CF - Where did you go to school before Glenalmond? PF - I was at Craigclowan and had sat entrance exams at Dollar Academy. I was all set to go there but my parents heard from a friend that then Warden, Jim Wainwright, was considering offering Day Pupil places at Glenalmond so we went for a look. CF - So what tipped the balance in favour of Glenalmond? PF - Dollar is a good school, but Glenalmond v Dollar was like comparing Manchester United to Stoke. Added to this, it was closer to home (we were based in Scone), and Glenalmond had the pedigree. Top academic results, successful pupils and alumni. CF - Did that mean you were the only Day Pupil that year then? PF - No, after my parents and I decided that I would go to Glenalmond, another friend from Craigclowan decided to join too. CF - Was it all plain sailing from day one? PF - Not quite. I think the boys were still getting used to the idea of girls being in the school, and now there were In 1847, Glenalmond opened its doors to 14 two pupils who went home at the end of the day too! I got the impression some of them didn’t like that, and that pupils for the first time. All boys of course. others may even have been jealous. My parents used to drop me off at Reid’s at 8am and pick me up in the Though the numbers grew steadily over evening. However, after a few years, there was a minibus full of Day Pupils coming in from Perth and things were the years, many traditions remained. normalised. It wasn’t until 1990 that the first girls CF - In spite of the early hiccups it was a good experience for you then? were admitted to the School, a giant PF - Yes, definitely. I managed to get a football team leap forward perhaps, but a year later, established with the help of John Wright. We played Strathallan and Merchiston in our first fixtures. I became the School decided it should consider Vice-Captain of the Football Team. It was good to be part of the period of change. Glenalmond instilled a great sense another change, and offer places to pupils of self-belief in me, and my peers, but not arrogance. I still who didn’t wish to board. Paul Fraser recognise this in other OGs I meet today. Paul has an MA in Business and Languages from (Reid’s, 91-96) talked to Craig Fleming The University of Edinburgh and is now a Regional Director (Europe) for Tarkett, a synthetic about becoming the first Day Pupil at turf business. Glenalmond... Today, there are over 90 Day Pupils and the number continues to grow, and we have more than the one bus route that Paul relied on!

Background photograph: gable end of Goodacre’s House

104 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 Jim climbs a OG Diary Dates mountain at 86

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#GlobalGlenalmond - 3 November 2018 Be part of the worldwide Glenalmond community on Saturday 3 November. Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are, post a picture to our social media channels with #globalglenalmond to create a global picture Jim Wainwright, ex master, housemaster and ultimately Warden of Coll who taught at the School from 1962-1992 is now 86. In May 2018, inspired by Remembrance Sunday Service - 11 November 2018 the film, Edie, about an 83 year old who decides to throw off her quiet life of drudgery and fulfil a plan The service will begin at 10:45. she had made 60 years earlier to climb the famous Please contact Reception on 01738 842000 to reserve your seats as seating in the mountain Suilven in Sutherland, Jim decided to walk Chapel is limited his way to fitness and make his way up the Scurran, in the Sma’ Glen just up the road from the School. Surrounded by his children and grandchildren, he would scatter the ashes of Jean, his beloved wife of Autumn Concert - 11 November 2018 53 years, who died seven years ago. All are welcome to join us for our annual Autumn Concert at 19:00 in our Recital Hall Jim is still active and plays golf three times a week using a buggy, but a five mile walk up and then back down was a definite challenge and his family was not sure he would OG London Dinner - 16 November 2018 make it. However, on 2 September, 25 friends and family Join us at the RAF Club, London from 19:00 for our annual London Dinner. members (including 10 OGs from two generations, as well as three grandchildren who are currently at the School) Book online: www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/london2018 set off in low cloud and drizzle. Jim was armed with poles while others carried up a shooting stick and even a chair for Jim to sit on at the top, whilst he took a dram with his Senior School Musical, The Sound of Music - picnic lunch. The walk starts with an easy track but then 22 - 25 November 2018 degenerates into rough ground and peat bog near the top. Performances start at 19:30 in our Theatre. Jim slowly wound his way up and at 1 pm, reached the top. Please contact Reception on 01738 842000 to reserve your seats There he took to his director’s chair and read a moving poem he had written about Jean, before the group made its way to the sheer Eastern edge. The clouds parted to reveal the stunning view of the Glen and beyond, and the Candlelit Service - 13 December 2018 ashes were sent on their way. “It was a very special day”, Glenalmond Chapel said Jim. “We had been meaning to scatter the ashes together for seven years but I’ve had a new hip, knee 17:00 for Cairnies, Home, Reid’s and Patchell’s Houses and heart valve since my wife died and I didn’t think I 19:30 for Goodacre’s, Lothian, Skrine’s and Matheson’s Houses. could get up there. We used to use this hill as a training climb for trips we took to walk in places like Corsica, the Pyrenees and even the Himalayas so it has great OG Scottish Dinner and AGM - 8 February 2019 significance for us, as a family. My five children, Holly (OG), Sasha (who teaches at Coll), Alison, Rob (OG) and Jo Further details available on our website: grew up in the Glen and 10 out of my 14 grandchildren www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/past-present-future were or are at the School so the Pimple (our family name for the Scurran, due to the large cairn sticking out at the top) is part of their childhood. Oxbridge Dinner - 17 May 2019 “It was a great day and I’m so pleased that ‘Edie’ spurred Our 2019 Oxbridge Dinner will be held in Keble College, University of Oxford. me to do it. My wife, who ran marathons and was the first British woman to run marathons on all five Further details available on our website: continents, was my inspiration to push me onwards and www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk/past-present-future upwards!” Sasha Baldwin

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 105 Interviews

Hugh Shields Hugh C Shields (Reid’s 78-82) spoke with Mairi Fraser about life as an international accountant and the surprising hobby he keeps up his sleeve...

MF: Although you’ve had a career in accounting, MF: What life-lessons did you learn at London 2012. It will probably be the only home and were obviously very good at Maths (going Glenalmond that have stayed with you through Olympics in my lifetime and was therefore a on to read Economics at Cambridge), you also your professional career? one-off opportunity. studied French and German at Glenalmond. HS: Treat everyone fairly and with respect. MF: A dinner party with Stephen Hawking and Have these been useful tools in your career ‘war Albert Einstein?! What prompted this intriguing, chest’ and what made you learn Arabic at a later Think positive – it really makes a difference. fantasy guest list and do you plan to write any stage? And have fun – life is all too short! other similar books? HS: Yes, I have used both French and German HS: Stephen Hawking was a Fellow at Gonville at work. Early in my career, when I was working The housemaster at Reid’s during my time was and Caius College where I studied from for Mobil Oil, I spent a year in French-speaking Noel Barrington-Prowse and he was a role 1983-86. He wrote ‘A Brief History of Time’ Africa (countries such as Zaire, Gabon and model in all these respects. Whether in the shortly after and I have read a number of his Senegal) and thus my French A Level was classroom or on the sports field, he encouraged other books written for the non-specialist. invaluable. Later in my career, at Deutsche Bank, everyone to be the best they can be. I have thus had an interest in his work since I would occasionally do meetings in German MF: As an accountant, you’ve worked for Credit my college days. Like millions of others, I find when visiting Head Office. I learnt some basic Suisse, the CBI, Deutsche Bank and KPMG; the views of Albert Einstein fascinating. So Arabic when I was working in Oman in the to date, what has been your biggest career the idea of writing ‘Hawking and Einstein Go Middle East in the late 90s. But, other than challenge and why? To Dinner’ came from these interests. The pleasantries, I was never able to use Arabic in a immediate motivation to write the book came work context. Still, it is always helpful to know a HS: I was working in banking both during and from another writer, and now friend, Dr Steve few basics and people appreciate the effort. after the financial crisis and the challenges which came with that were immense. It was Simpson (who is a leading mind coach). I will MF: Running for Cambridge University’s Gonville important to be true to yourself and not lose write more of these books in time. One idea and Caius College earned you the position of sense of your values. In the end, you have to be is a conversation between Alan Turing and Bill Captain of their Athletics Club. Was this a sport able to look at yourself in the mirror and know Gates. Another is one involving Harry Houdini you loved at Coll and, if so, can you share any that you have done the right thing. and David Copperfield. happy memories of time spent pounding around MF: You’re a serious man during the day - as the glens? MF: You completed an MBA remotely, would you encourage others to take this route? How did current Senior Accounting Expert at Huawei HS: Yes, I was into running in a big way at Coll this qualification further your career? Technologies and as a former Executive and enjoyed both cross-country and middle Technical Director of the International distance events on the track. I spent many HS: Yes, I did my MBA while working in Oman Accounting Standards Board - but you like a happy times running the ‘circuit’ – down to and would certainly encourage others to do one touch of magic. Can you tell me a bit about your Buchanty Spout, round to Harrietfield, on to if they have the opportunity. For me, and I am interest in mystic matters? Third Milestone and then back to Coll for a run sure for many others who do one, it signalled an HS: My grandmother gave me a magic set for of about 10 miles. It was Tony Pleasance who interest in broader management roles and was Christmas when I was seven years old and my inspired me and encouraged these longer runs. valuable for that. parents gave me a lot of encouragement as well John Wright would also join us and provide MF: In a voluntary capacity, you interviewed (as they have throughout my life in all things). I motivation. It is such a beautiful route to do potential ‘Games Makers’ for London 2012: was soon doing magic shows at Christmas for and my lifelong passion for running was firmly 250,000 applied but only 70,000 were my family and at my parents’ drinks parties. established at that time. I went on to win a Blue selected. How did you whittle down to suitable My particular interest is in card magic – cards at Cambridge and, more recently, ran for the candidates and what made you interested in are endlessly fascinating. It is very much a GB Masters team at 1500 metres. I often do this role? part-time interest, of course, but I did a show at runs for charity as well. My most notable effort the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012 and I did was in 2011 when I ran across Scotland (from HS: All interviewers had to follow a structured a couple of shows earlier this year in London. Inverness to the Isle of Skye) to raise money for interview format and rate each applicant. Other than that, it is very much for family, the Red Cross. Separately – and I was not involved in this friends and work colleagues. Magic is fun and other aspect – additional background checks lights up the child in every adult. We can all do were made on each applicant. With a lifelong, with more fun in our lives! passionate interest in athletics, I wanted to do something to contribute to the success of Mairi Fraser

106 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 Ian Gray OBE Ian Gray OBE (Patchell’s 63-67) is the CEO at Vodafone Qatar and Chairman of the EBBC & EBCC.

MF: This finds you in Qatar, a long way from I should have started in Engineering or similar creation of factories. We saw the growth of the green grass of Glenalmond. As the CEO at but I repeated Year Two in Applied Physics and automation in the 20th Century and, towards Vodafone, what challenges do you find living and then at least finished that course as I was more the end of that period, the beginning of the working in the Middle East? willing to work at it because I could see the information society. Each change led to the practical use of what I was learning. elimination of many jobs but the creation of Ian Gray: Not just the grass but the slopes new activities and a change in priority of skills. around Coll are not echoed in this part of the MF: From Durham your career followed a Today, Data Scientists are in very short supply world. Here it is flat, sandy, hot and humid in musical path, working for Thorn EMI then and the future is going to depend much more on summer but living in the Middle East requires HMV. Can you tell me a little about that career technologists. an acceptance that you have to live with what choice? is here and not try to create a bubble of UK life. MF: As the Chairman of the Egyptian British IG: Music has been my love and hobby for years. The biggest challenge is to adapt to the cultural Business Council and Egyptian British Chamber I got my first guitar from a friend at Coll and I differences in behaviours and communication. of Commerce you must deal what a wide have tried to play over the years. I do not have This has less to do with eating and drinking than variety of trades. Can you tell me a little about a great ear for music but I enjoy it when I get it understanding when it is culturally difficult for these roles and what attracted you to sitting on right. I joined EMI as a trainee accountant – no people to say what they think. In Qatar 90% the Boards? musical talent required! My only prize when at of the population are expats. In our Vodafone Coll was in Woodwork for a guitar I made, but it IG: Ignoring even Brexit, travelling office in Doha, we employ people from over 50 played poorly – a bit like me. internationally, there appear to be too few different countries. British companies engaged in a lot of places. MF: You’ve been with Vodafone for 20 years; Most expats in Qatar are also here on a My involvement in Egypt over nearly 20 years, what’s the biggest change in business practice temporary basis even if for five to seven years meant the opportunity was there to help the that you’ve witnessed over the two decades? whereas in Dubai, in the UAE, many expats two bilateral organisations promote trade and expect to live there forever. This sense of IG: I retired from being a Regional Director investment which is to the benefit of both permanence, or not, alters attitudes to long in 2010 but un-retired in 2015, taking on my countries. I hope I have helped and it gives me term or short term planning. current challenge, and the changes in that time the chance to meet interesting and stimulating were less marked than the ones we are going people. I intend to continue with this after I MF: You have a “well developed sense of through now. The most obvious change is the retire, again. humour” (your words!); any humorous use of internet and smartphones and, very memories from your boarding days? MF: Any life lessons you learnt at Coll that soon, a much greater impact of AI (Artificial have stood you in good stead throughout your IG: One of my contemporaries was large, larger Intelligence). The speed of access, breadth and career? than life, and was always getting into trouble. use of information has changed and the teams But he provided great entertainment to us in we work with are now a generation who have IG: The biggest lesson I got from Coll was to the house. He stayed on longer than me and I grown up with this. This means successful keep going, even when things seem bad, and to was amazed when I heard he had been made a managers have had to change their approach make the most of chances you get. I have had School Prefect and even more surprised when to keep teams engaged and enthusiastic. I a great time in my career, and am fortunate in he appeared as the actor, Robbie Coltrane. work in an industry where you have to keep up. how it turned out despite the highlight at school However, I trust the BBC more than Twitter for being credited with ‘after many years, Gray got MF: Leaving Coll you went on to Durham to do my news feeds and am probably regarded as a into the athletics team as second string for the a BSc in Applied Physics. What sparked your dinosaur by some of the younger generation! discus’. interest in that subject? MF: What are your predictions for Mairi Fraser IG: I did A Levels in Maths, Physics and communications in the future? Chemistry but I hated Chemistry as you had to remember more facts! Ian McLennan taught IG: Communications has become faster and us Maths which I enjoyed, but the Maths at cheaper and the key is what you can do with it. University was very different. I went to Durham Some of the Science Fiction from even recent to do Joint Maths and Physics; in Year Two I times is almost upon us with AI and the use of dropped Maths doing Pure Physics but Year cloud computing developing so fast. In the 19th Two Pure Physics looked like Year One maths! Century, many manual jobs were eliminated I was more practical in my mindset and maybe by the harnessing of steam power and the

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 107 OGs Interviews Shaun Bythell Shaun Bythell (Reid’s 84-89) owns and runs The Book Shop in Wigtown, the largest second- hand bookshop in Scotland, boasting over a mile of shelving and 100,000 books on all subjects in its Georgian labyrinth. Perhaps inspired by Orwell’s ‘Bookshop Memories’, where “charming old

gentlemen browse eternally among “Writing a book was always part of the I’ve lost count of those who have been in touch calf-bound folios”, 2014 saw Shaun plan. Everyone who has worked in The Book to say how much they wish they could say the Shop has commented that you could write things that I say about customers. I suppose begin a diary of life at the helm. one from what goes on here. When Jen that’s one of the joys of running your own Campbell’s book Weird Things Customers business! As a result, the hilarious ‘Diary Say in Bookshops came out in 2012, I - like I’ve always enjoyed the English language. Life many booksellers - thought ‘That’s the book at Coll wasn’t as theatrical as reading poetry of a Bookseller’ was printed in I should have written’. I began writing a in Gothic cloisters, but I did enjoy English more diary on 5 February 2014 with no idea how it than other subjects. The Department was 2017. It was rapidly translated would turn out. particularly good when I was at Glenalmond - into 15 languages and generated Once I’d completed a year, I sent it to Jenny P J Macdonald was my favourite teacher. Brown, a literary agent who I knew through the So much so that I even enjoyed reading a ‘bidding war’ among several Wigtown Book Festival, and - thanks to Jenny - it Middlemarch for O Level English; something publishers. found a publisher willing to run with it. You can which I could never have imagined, and would blame her! never have happened had it had not been for Mr Martin Stead, who taught us at the There’s material for another three books; I time. I remember directing a play too, which I write up the daily goings-on so the skeleton of thoroughly enjoyed - I think it was The Secret another three years is in place. That, though, is Life of Walter Mitty. very different from the finished product. I remember Coll’s beautiful Library, both inside So far ‘Diary’ has come out in The Netherlands, and out, very well and have always enjoyed UK and Australia. Other countries, that have reading fiction, although no specific genre. At bought the rights, are translating it. I’ve had a School I would read anything but - like many huge number of very positive emails, including boys of that age - I adored The Catcher in the one which said ‘PS - You’re keeping me awake Rye which I read when I was about 15. I can’t to the early hours, I can’t put your book down imagine anyone at boarding school failing to - I’m going through a bad patch - but at the identify with Holden Caulfield and his sense moment I fall asleep with tears of laughter not of not quite fitting in during that awkward sadness. Thank you.’ transition between childhood and adulthood. One of the less than flattering reviews I had was Life at Glenalmond probably wasn’t the clichéd from an American woman who only read three ‘best days of my life’ - I hope those days are yet pages, on a Kindle (not the way to win over a to come - but there was much to enjoy there, bookseller), but still felt entitled to comment. particularly the camaraderie of the shared Her observations were rounded upon by people experience. who had actually read the book. Recently, I was having supper with some I don’t blog, but I try to post on Facebook and friends, one of whom, Steve, was at Portora Twitter every day. When I started, I looked at Royal, a boarding school in Northern Ireland, at what other bookshops were doing, and it all the same time I was at Glenalmond. Another seemed a bit bland and sanitised so I took the friend who was at the meal pushed some risky decision to write about the darker side sprouts to the side of his plate, announcing of running a shop; the rude customers, spiders that he didn’t like them. Steve looked across in every box of books, the cold etc. It seems to at me and said: ‘Nobody who went to boarding have paid off - the Facebook page has about school ends up being a fussy eater.’ I think the 8,000 followers and the more vile I am, the most valuable lesson school taught me was more the followers seem to delight in it. A large that if you have to do something, no matter how number of other bookshop staff follow me, and unpleasant, you just get on and do it.

108 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 When I climbed Mont Blanc with two friends bookselling or business. It was the best decision ‘arrangements’, the impact they’re having on a few years ago, we were in a restaurant in I ever made. publishers. Chamonix after we’d completed the climb, and It’s a very tricky business though. Amazon A lot of bookshops are surviving by Charlotte, one of the two friends, said that of dominates and Jeff Bezos is determined that diversifying, such as having cafes, or selling the three of us, I was the only one she was it will be the only shop in town. Now, though, other book-related things. I don’t want to do absolutely certain would make it to the summit. I think people are waking up to the fact that this, though. I want to keep the focus on books, When I asked her why, she replied ‘Because you the landscape of their High Street is changing and find a way to make this work without went to a Scottish boarding school.’ rapidly and, if they want to preserve it, then losing sight of the core of the business. People I studied Law at Trinity but it absolutely did not they have to support - amongst other things - are moving back to real books bought from suit me. However, I knew it was a degree that bookshops. real bookshops. Whether or not this is just a people would take seriously, so I finished it, short-term ‘trend’ remains to be seen, but if The one-click model for online buying is great the world of vinyl can fight back in an age of but I deliberately self-sabotaged by not taking in many respects but, so far, they haven’t digital downloads, then I see no reason why the the subjects which were required to go into managed to replicate the joy of browsing world of books can’t do the same.” practice, just in case I changed my mind. I’m in a bookshop. I hope they never will. I think glad I finished the degree, and to this day it Mairi Fraser there’s been a small, but growing backlash amuses me when people discover that I have against Amazon for a number of reasons; The second edition of Shaun’s book is now the qualification, then look me up and down the way they treat their employees, their tax available - from all good bookshops. (I’m pretty scruffy) and say, with a puzzled look: ‘Really? You have a law degree?’ I enjoy messing with people’s preconceptions. Buying a bookshop was entirely a leap of faith. I spent my 20s working in gas pipeline construction, then trying (with limited success) to find work in documentary film-making. The latter necessarily entailed taking on temping jobs and, one Christmas, when I was at home visiting my parents (I lived in Bristol at the time) I dropped into the local bookshop to say hello to the owner. When I told him that I was doing dead-end jobs, he told me that he wanted to retire and that I should buy his shop. I told him that I had no money, to which he replied ‘You don’t need money, that’s what banks are for.’ So, I borrowed the money from the bank and bought it, knowing absolutely nothing about

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 109 The OG Club Scottish Dinner

The OG Club Scottish Dinner Introduced by James Oliver (Reid’s 65-69), Warden Elaine Logan made a speech reflecting was held directly after the AGM on her two and a half years at the helm. She spoke of the great success of Cairnies Junior on Friday 26 January 2018 at Boys’ House and Goodacre’s Girls’ House since opening in September 2017; her recruitment the New Club on Edinburgh’s trips to Russia and the Middle East during Michaelmas 2017 and the strong impact this Princes Street. was having on pupil numbers, together with The dinner took place on the second floor, her delight that three pupils had been offered in a wonderful room with floor to ceiling places at Oxbridge for September 2018. Also glass windows providing impressive night mentioned was Coll’s recent appearance at time views over the Castle and beautiful SRU’s Murrayfield for the U18 Scottish Schools Ramsay Garden. At the beginning of Cup. While not getting the result that they had dinner, candlelight provided an intimate hoped for (Strathallan were victorious. Grrr!) atmosphere for the two long tables, Coll played an honourable and clean game and however this low level ‘ambiance’ proved epitomised all that is good about our great a little challenging for some guests and school. centre lighting was hastily employed! Everyone tucked in to a fine meal of trout, leg of Thirty-seven OGs, ranging from ‘elder duck and salted chocolate tart and rounded off statesmen’ Graham Black (Skrine’s 53-58) and proceedings with a hearty rendition of ‘Floreat Michael Kidd (Skrine’s 53-58), to ‘young guns’ Glenalmond’. Many hardy souls, after rising from Sophie Miller (Home 05-10), Edward Onslow their table at 11pm, continued festivities in the (Reid’s 05-10) and Marcus Wilson (Reid’s 05-10), bar. “The night is young” trilled contemporaries as well as Honorary OGs John Byrom, Lady Angus Forsyth and Iain Stirling (Reid’s 79-84 Menzies, Brian & Margaret Whitten and parent and 80-85). But, the question is, are they? and Council member Anna Miller, came together Mairi Fraser to celebrate Glenalmond.

The OG Borders Dinner didn’t happen this spring due to the horrendous weather.

110 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 The OG Club London Dinner Over 100 OGs gathered of Coll with thought-provoking ideas about the future. He even identified the at the new venue of the person at the dinner most likely to be an astronaut (Andrew Norris, Matheson’s 83- RAF Club in Mayfair on 6 88) based on the criteria set by NASA. December for the annual Dallas pointed out that, to date, there has been no OG in space – surely something London Dinner. Unfortunately that needs to be addressed in the not- for us, the Warden was too-distant future? His explosive party piece was to create a “rocket” from an otherwise detained at old camera film container and an Alka Seltzer (yes, it does work). His assertion Murrayfield, where events that, to this day, his best friends remain those people he met at Coll was shared at ‘the real home of rugby’ by many present. (during the Scottish Rugby To conclude proceedings, all three verses Schools’ Cup) pre-occupied of the Carmen were sung a cappella – a tough call at the best of times. The first many of those present. Until, verse was sung lustily but by verse three it sounded a bit like Congregational that was, Strathallan started Practice on an off day (note to organisers of future events – stick to the first verse running in the tries, when only!). Many of those assembled repaired interest waned somewhat! to the bar for some post-prandial refreshment before heading into the Charlotte Bushby (Lothian 03-08) did London night very much the better for an excellent job hosting the event and catching up with old, much-loved friends. well-known science broadcaster Dallas Nigel Roberts Campbell (Patchell’s 83-88), proved to be (Matheson’s 74-78) a very entertaining guest speaker. Dallas mixed nostalgia and fond memories

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 111 Pictures by Fraser Band Oxbridge Alumni Dinner Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Blessed, as often, with a beautiful May Cambridge, where he had made his mark at evening in Cambridge, we gathered in Gonville & Caius some decades ago, not least as the exquisite 14th Century Chapel for an an agile and astute scrum-half. Evensong led by Dr. Stephen Plant, Dean Dr Jackson delighted us all with a timely and of the College Chapel. Henry Wallace engaging account of her own academic journey (Patchell’s 73-78), current parent and at Loretto and Sidney Sussex and now Trinity former Organ Scholar of St. Catharine’s, Hall. Her story gave us a view of Glenalmond played the organ. Lessons were read by the of a generation and more ago, as seen from a Warden and Alice Strang Steel (Home 06-11) Loretto perspective, and how, over the years, of Emmanuel. The service was well attended as scholar and teacher she has come to study and provided the ideal calm, reflective and the “rich and complex history of seventeenth- spiritual prelude to our evening. century Britain”. Over drinks in the Leslie Stephen room, we She also spoke of her media work in making enjoyed a relaxed opportunity to meet and the acclaimed television series The Stuarts for greet each other, sharing our memories of the BBC. Her pastoral concerns for students Glenalmond and University alike. Dr. Clare at Trinity Hall were clearly evident. It was easy Jackson, Senior Tutor at Trinity Hall (a familiar to recall what a positive impression Clare visitor at Glenalmond as a close friend of our had made at The William Bright Society at Warden, Elaine, and her husband Richard and Glenalmond recently. She spoke with wisdom, distinguished Lorettonian) had generously wit, erudition and empathy. We were fortunate agreed to be our principal speaker. The setting indeed in our choice of the ideal speaker, a and company proved most congenial and distinguished female scholar of wide renown, a John Wright, Chairman and “veteran” of all the true friend to Glenalmond and the first woman Oxbridge dinners of the past decade, called us to appear as our keynote speaker at these to Grace, said by our youngest Oxonian diner, dinners but surely not the last. Tobermory Mackay-Champion (Goodacre’s 11-16). Our thanks to Dr Jackson were followed by the Oxonian vote of thanks to our hosts from Elaine spoke with warmth and satisfaction of George Pounder (Matheson’s 89-94, St.Hugh’s our Glenalmond Oxbridge links, successes and 94-98). Our dinner concluded with a rousing triumphs and the positive changes allowing rendition of the Carmen in all three verses - a our school to grow and flourish. Niall Booker welcome ‘trinity’ in honour of the occasion, (Patchell’s 71-75), Chairman of Council, was but not before we had vowed to meet again at clearly pleased to be back in Cambridge and Keble, deo volente, in May 2019. spoke with enthusiasm of Glenalmond changing with the times and still aspiring to the qualities John D Wright embodied by the Colleges of Oxford and

112 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 Major Benefactors’ Dinner

The attraction of an invitation from The Lord Stevenson of Coddenham (Patchell’s 1958-62) to dinner at the House of Lords on May 17 2018 encouraged a large attendance of Major Benefactors. To reach the Attlee Room, dedicated to the memory of Clement Attlee, Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951, guests passed through Black Rod’s Garden Entrance guarded by heavily armed police. The dinner table, set diagonally across the room due to the numbers present, sparkled with crystal and silver. After a lively reception, the Warden gave an upbeat report of the College’s achievements in a difficult political atmosphere and emphasised the extent of all round care which the pupils receive. She reported that the transition of Goodacre’s from a Boys’ to a Girls’ House had been smooth and successful. Chairman of Council, Niall Booker (Patchell’s 71-75) thanked the benefactors for their invaluable support to an historic school whose buildings and infrastructure require constant attention. The “House” wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, set off an excellent menu perfectly before Lord Wilson of Tillyorn (Goodacre’s 48- 53) led a party into the dark on a tour of other parts of the House. After a nightcap, we exited through security clutching little red boxes of House truffles. We would like to thank Lord Stevenson for so kindly hosting such a happy and memorable event. Andrew Primrose (Matheson’s 52-57)

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 113 The final match, against Alex Russell s Fettes, was a very tense OG Last year at a dinner in St Andrews, to Sport affair, with Glenalmond celebrate the 50th year of Glenalmond’s participation in the Halford Hewitt Golf Cup, getting the win by a the President of the Old Glenalmond Golfing Old Glenalmond Society posed the following question. single hole, securing the What do the following schools have in Golfing Society common? tournament... Latrobe High School, The past 12 months have been fantastic Pennsylvania, USA for the Society, and one of the best years a very tense affair, with Glenalmond getting the in recent memory. As well as celebrating win by a single hole, securing the tournament. Upper Arlington High School, Ohio, USA 50 years at the Halford Hewitt, the Society It is not a regular occurrence for us to win this performed well in the tournaments we King Edward VII School, event - it is around the first time in ten years - Johannesburg, South Africa entered. With victories at the Stenhouse and a great surprise to all that Merchiston were Quaich and the Cyril Gray plate, and reaching not top of the leader board! Sullivan Upper School the semi-final at the Queen Elizabeth and Holywood, Northern Ireland the third round of the Halford Hewitt, it The Halford Hewitt, 50 years after our first really was a magnificent year. Even coming outing in the competition, was also successful. and Glenalmond College, Perthshire. last in the Senior Wayfarers (as defending Having had regular first round exits recently, The answer is that these schools all had pupils champions) could not put a dampener on we were nervous to be drawn against local who went on to win the Australian Open Golf the year. rivals, Edinburgh Accies, winners in 2006, in Championship.. the first round. However, there was no need The great run began in the autumn, where at as we managed to squeeze through in a very The names of these pupils were Arnold Palmer, the Queen Elizabeth Tournament, the Society tight game 3-2. There was to be no let-up in the Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Rory McIlroy and Alex reached the semi-finals, something that has second round as we faced (five-time champions) Russell. not happened for over 50 years. The Society Watson’s. An even tighter game at Deal followed, got through three rounds, beating Dollar, Fettes but again, Glenalmond managed to squeeze The first four need no introduction. However the and Crieff, before succumbing to Heriots in the through 3-2. The players showed great nerve to last one, Alex Russell, who went to Glenalmond, semi-final. get their matches over the line. Four of the games was one of Australia’s most successful amateur The following weekend was the 50th anniversary were finished on the 18th, so it could easily golfers during the 1920s. He won the Australian celebrations of Glenalmond at the Halford have gone the other way. However, there was Open in 1924. Hewitt, timed to coincide with the annual no time to celebrate as we were straight on the Alex Russell attended Glenalmond from 1905- weekend at Elie. The Hewitt celebration, enjoyed tee to face Sherborne in the third round. Sadly, 1907. by past participants in that event, included a we had expended too much energy in defeating Captains’ v Presidents’ game on the Jubilee Watsons’s and we succumbed 3.5-1.5 to them. He was born in Geelong near Melbourne in 1892, Course, St Andrews. The President’s team was We were also delighted to bring three new boys the son of Philip and Mary Russell. Alex ended victorious in a very tight match and Stuart Allison into the team, bringing down both the average up at Glenalmond because his father, Philip, (Edinburgh Academy) kindly toasted the Society age and handicap of the team and we hope this who was a wealthy farmer and horse breeder as a fun evening of reminiscing was enjoyed. will bring us further success in the future. in Victoria, suffered from tuberculosis and decided to seek medical help in Britain. He took Late April saw the Seniors defend their The remainder of the weekend was our usual his family with him in 1903 before returning to Wayfarers title, won at Western Gailes. This time, annual venture to Elie. This year’s guest speaker Melbourne in 1907. was Steve Otto, the R&A’s Technical Director, the tournament was held at Muirfield. However, a who toasted the Society with a very informative change of location brought a change of fortunes, It is not known at what stage Alex started update on the changes in golf technology over and the side swapped the top of the table for playing golf, however there is every chance that the years. We also had the Captaincy passed the bottom. Captain David Sanderson described it started at Glenalmond. from Harry Morgan (Matheson’s 73-78) to the situation as “going from hero to zero!” We’re After his return to Australia in 1907, Alex David Sanderson (Matheson’s 73-78), Harry hoping for better luck in 2019 when we are back completed his education at Geelong Grammar having completed his two years. On the course, at Western Gailes. School before returning to Britain to attend President John Gordon took home the Boyes, The final major, held in late June at Worplesdon Cambridge University. Neish’s and Veterans’ Trophies to make an is the Cyril Gray. Although losing the first round, embarrassing prize giving at the Saturday dinner! Glenalmond prospered in the plate and managed Sadly the Great War intervened, and the day Thankfully, he only came third in the Sunday to get through to beat Edinburgh Accies in the after war was declared Alex signed up and morning Stableford to an excellent 41 points final. The is the third time we have won the plate, joined the Royal Garrison Artillery. He fought from Jamie Skinner (Matheson’s 74-79). The winning in 1978 and 2015 (and coming second in France where he was badly wounded at the Skinner family had an excellent weekend overall four times, including2016). Somme and later received the Military Cross with Eleanor Skinner (Lothian 12-17) winning the for continuous valour. He married his childhood Ladies Cup and her mother, Fi Skinner, coming Away from the tournaments, the Society is sweetheart in London during the war and second. We look forward to this year’s event, continuing to play friendly fixtures throughout returned home to Australia in time for the first again at Elie on September 29-30, where Roger the year, with matches against Loretto, Medal at Royal Melbourne in April 1919 after Baird, former Scotland Rugby International and Sedburgh, Merchiston and Fettes, giving the a five year period due to the war. Playing off a British Lion, will be toasting the Society. Society members plenty of opportunity for some handicap of one, Russell was the winner with a golf. This year we also enjoyed a putting match score of 76. The new year brought the first of the “majors” in at Royal Wimbledon, in anticipation of our return early March, the Stenhouse Quaich, a round-robin to the Royal Wimbledon putting next year once Alex’s parents were both keen golfers. His father scratch foursomes tournament held between our period of relegation is over. The only note of had joined Royal Melbourne in 1893 and Alex is the Scottish Wayfarers Schools (Glenalmond, disappointment was that we weren’t able to get recorded as being a member from 1914. Fettes, Merchiston, Loretto, Edinburgh Academy our games against the school. We hope to be In 1922, he won the Royal Melbourne Club and Strathallan). During the competition at the back out at Cairnies next year for that fixture. (usually) picturesque Golf House Club, Elie, the Championship and was to win it again on two OGGS prevailed in truly foul conditions on the Captain: David Sanderson (Matheson’s 73-78) other occasions. Saturday, but in significantly better conditions on President: John Gordon (Skrine’s 68-73) the Sunday. The final match, against Fettes, was Hon Sec: Mike Thomson (Goodacre’s 94-99)

114 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 OG Sport

In winning the Australian Open by 2 shots in 1924, Alex Old Glenalmond Rifle Club came to be regarded as one of Australia’s We were delighted to hear the news of Team finest players at the well deserved award of MBE to Colin that time. The same S D Glen 50.6 McEachran (Patchell’s 53-58) for services year he was to to Target Shooting and Commonwealth A J W Sturrock 50.5 win the Australian Games Scotland. Colin was competing in Foursomes and lost J D Glen 49.9 the Scottish Open Meeting at Blair in the final of the J P L Sweet 49.7 Atholl on the day of the announcement. Australian Amateur In contrast, we were saddened by the P W Glen 47.3 Championship. news of the passing of John Glen – for 245.30 In the 1920s he was to win the South Australian very many years a stalwart of the OGRC John Roll-Pickering also shot. Simon Glen won Amateur Championship, the Victorian Amateur and an inspiration to many in the shooting the Peirse-Duncombe Medal as our highest Championship and the State Foursomes as well as world. the Australian Foursomes title. scorer and the Thomson Cup as the highest We were very pleased to see seven Cadets scorer of a certain age. He was to lose in the final of the Australian shooting for Coll in the Schools’ meeting at The Target Rifle events in the Imperial Meeting Amateur of 1930 confirming his reputation as one Bisley. One short of the required VIII for the were shot largely in hot and dry conditions of Australia’s finest Amateur golfers. Ashburton but more than in recent years and with a very tricky wind varying both in strength we hope we will see a full VIII next year. This reputation was to lead to Alex’s career and direction. There were also some concerns as a Golf Course Architect. In 1926, Dr Alister Sadly, the Glen Five Generation Match at about the quality of the ammunition. MacKenzie’s visit to Australia for the purpose of Coll had to be cancelled due to the ‘Beast Five OGs, Simon and Peter Glen, Jon Sweet, designing a new course at Royal Melbourne was from the East’. Hopefully this match can be Jamie Campbell and Andy Sturrock shot the to become a life changing event for Alex Russell. resurrected next year. whole of Grand Aggregate and Jack Glen Alister MacKenzie had already established Colin McEachran, Simon Glen, Jack Glen, selected competitions. himself as one of the world’s leading Golf Course Peter Glen and Jon Sweet shot in the The Glen’s monopoly of the silverware was Architects and was later to design Cypress Scottish Open Meeting in June with Colin broken with Jon Sweet winning the Boyes Cup Point and Augusta National which, with the West shooting F Class. We had the required (aggregate of Duke of Cambridge (900x) Conan Course at Royal Melbourne, are regarded as three quorum of Target Rifle shooters for the Doyle (900x) and Corporation (1000x)) and of the world’s greatest golf courses. Club’s Championship to be held in Scotland. Andy Sturrock, the only OG to qualify for the Jon Sweet was the highest scoring OG in Alex Russell had been a bit of an amateur course second stage of HM Queen’s Prize, claiming the the overall aggregate, coming 12th. The club designer but when MacKenzie met him he was so Gilmour Arms Dish. Sadly he failed to progress championship was shot concurrently with impressed that he took him on as his Australian to the Final Stage. Simon Glen beat Peter Glen partner. In due course MacKenzie returned to the the Association Medals (400x and 600x) (with the same score but on count back) for the UK never to return to Melbourne. and the Bannockburn (500x) and was won Wilson Cup (highest score in the St George’s by Jon Sweet. The Secretary’s Cup, for the Vase). Peter Glen and Jon Sweet were tied on However the partnership’s design for Royal OG making the highest score at the longest the same score going into the final shoot of the Melbourne was to see fruition, opening for play in range, the City of Glasgow (1,000x)) was won Grand Aggregate but Peter prevailed by 1 point 1931 to great acclaim. by Peter Glen in very tricky conditions. to win the Scott Cup. By this time Russell had been commissioned to Simon Glen, Peter Glen and Jon Sweet shot design a new course for the Yarra Yarra Golf club Peter Glen shot for East of Scotland in the for Scotland in the Lawrence Trophy against in Melbourne. Other commissions followed, Lake Counties Short Range and Counties Long Range England. The match was very close but sadly Karrinyup in Perth, countless other courses in matches and Jack Glen in the Short Range lost by Scotland. Victoria and Parapraumau Beach in New Zealand. match. Jon Sweet shot for Hertfordshire in the The East course at Royal Melbourne is recognised Only Peter Glen competed in the Scottish Counties Short Range and Long Range matches. to have been all Russell’s work with no input from Long Range Meeting, finishing 7th overall. MacKenzie. In the National Match, Jon Sweet and Peter Glen In the Imperial Meeting at Bisley, Jon Sweet shot for Scotland and in the Mackinnon, Jon Sadly, after a stroke in 1950, Alex rarely played competed in the match rifle events, finishing Sweet shot for Scotland and Peter was reserve. any golf, though he was to become a member of 17th in the Hopton. He wasn’t helped by his Andy Sturrock was a target coach for Scotland the R&A in 1951. habit of winding the sights the wrong way in both matches. (they go the opposite way to TR sights). He During the end of the 19th & first half of the 20th Jon Sweet shot for Scotland in the Elcho Shield (with a Centuries Glenalmond produced some excellent (Matheson’s 69-74) golfers. coach responsible for the sights!). JLC Jenkins was the Amateur Champion of 1914, We had only six OGs able to shoot in Edward Blackwell had been runner up in the Veterans’ Trophy match so we were only able Amateur of 1904 and L Stuart Anderson, who was to field one team. The scores were as follows: later to become the secretary at Royal Portrush, had been runner up in the Irish Amateurs of 1893 Simon Glen won the and 1897. Other OGs were to find success in places like Japan and Ceylon. Peirse-Duncombe Medal Russell was in good company, but none of the as our highest scorer and other excellent OG golfers have had a book written about them! the Thomson Cup as “Discovering Alex Russell” The Man and his Legacy by Neil Crafter & John Green the highest scorer of a This is available from Ryan publishing: certain age... [email protected]

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 115 OG Cricket

The OG cricket squad came together with Bailey and Harvey claiming crucial in early April once again to play the wickets. With only three runs needed to School hoping to continue on from win and two wickets in hand, however, the their stellar 2017 season where they win was very much in the School team’s were unbeaten, played one, won one. grasp. But the OGs hadn’t given up on the It must be noted that this run is a rare win. Up stepped Bailey. Charging in with occurrence, given the strength of the the bit between his teeth there was a recent school teams and ability to sense that something special was going to play regular cricket. The guile, wit and happen. Taking a single off the first ball, the experience of the OGs often prevails… School now needed two runs to win with two wickets in hand. Then the moment There were OG debuts handed out this of the magic. With the field in Bailey year to farming brothers Lochy and Gus found perfect line and length, bowling Porter, Marcus Harvey and Stuart Bailey. the batsman leaving the School with one Some of the familiar OG cricket legends of wicket remaining and two runs needed. David Stewart Howitt and Angus Forsyth The sizeable crowd were on tenterhooks. retuned once again ably backed up by Bailey raced in once again unleashing Mike Davies who was returning to his old the ball down the track. A waft from the stomping ground. Matt Waterston again batsman with a thick edge through to led the team, however recruitment this Davies sent the OG team into raptures. year was a real issue with a number of OG An unlikely one run win against the School players unavailable so the School provided and another season unbeaten. the Head of Rugby, Graham Smith, and a couple of school players to assist the OG Result: OGs win by 1 run team numbers. The OGs were put into Man of the Match: Marcus Harvey bat, sporting their new OG cricket shirts (Patchell’s, 00-05) (available in store and online). Davies and Harvey opened the batting getting off to Thank you to all the players and supporters a solid start in the face of some decent and we hope to welcome you back again schoolboy bowling. After seeing off the next year for the annual fixture which we openers and ticking the total along to 50 are planning to play alongside the OG runs Davies was clean bowled. Harvey Sports Day to be held at the school. More however stuck around as wickets around details to follow. If you want to be involved him fell. Forsyth, Bailey, Waterston and the please contact the Alumni Department for Porter brothers fell for not many runs, with the relevant information. the latter’s wicket amusingly falling to his son. However, real resistance was found Matthew Waterston with Stewart Howitt as they put together (Matheson’s 02-07) a partnership. Just as Stewart Howitt was getting in to the swing of things on 30 runs, he swung too hard, missed the ball and dislocated his elbow. After attempting to bat on in extreme pain with a dislocated elbow, he decided it was probably time to retire and was whisked off to PRI. Harvey was still at the crease battling to his 50, but after a valiant effort was out. In total the OG team got to a respectable 144 all out, something that was defendable on a decent wicket. The sun shone as the School came into bat. The OGs were full of bowling prowess however none of the team had bowled for a while! But straight on the money were Forsyth and the Porter brothers. Great line and length ensured the Coll batsman were often flailing around and wickets initially fell away quickly for not many runs. The OG team was on top and sensing more. Bailey was steaming in like the old days, with Waterston keeping the pressure on backed up by some handy keeping from Davies. However a fightback ensued from the School. A very handy middle order partnership from two of their more talented batsman brought the school team within sight of their target. The pressure and nerves of getting over the line became too much for this partnership however

116 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 Obituaries Sir Angus Farquharson Patchell’s 48-53 1935-2018 Farmer and factor who took on the Finzean Estate owned by his wife’s family and became a community champion. Sir Angus was a powerful advocate for forestry and the environment.

When Angus Farquharson decided to write a book celebrating Finzean’s last four centuries of heritage, the research was expected to take several years. The Deeside estate, once home to the Victorian landscape painter, Joseph Farquharson, was acquired by his wife’s family in 1609 and had witnessed the lives and experiences of generations of Farquharsons, among them 16 lairds. It was a considerable undertaking. Yet the project was done and dusted, completed and published in roughly six months - an achievement illustrating an innate ability to grasp the nettle. Patience may not have been his greatest virtue but it was a trait that allowed him to achieve impressive results. The son of a GP, Angus Roderick Durie Miller - he adopted his wife’s surname on marriage to Alison Farquharson of Finzean - was born in Jean, who became a teacher and bereavement He published his book, Finzean: The Fair Place, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, and moved counsellor, had been joined by their son Donald, in 2008, and was a popular figure in the village. on the outbreak of the Second World War to now an investment manager and partner of He often declared that “we are all Jock Tamson’s Aberdeen, where his father joined the Royal Baillie Gifford & Co in Edinburgh - prompted bairns” and had the knack of mixing effortlessly Army Medical Corps. He attended Aberdeen him to seek more lucrative employment. across the social strata. Grammar, Lathallan and Drumtochty Castle They moved to Fochabers, where he became schools before going on to Glenalmond College, When he declared open one project, Finzean Assistant Factor to the Crown Estates before where he later became one of its founding Graveyard, he noted: “Plots and lairs have been returning to Perth to join a firm of land agents Fellows. acquired so that neighbours and friends can and chartered surveyors. By now they had have a good news and blether with one another He had intended to take up an Air Cadet a third child, Andrew, who now manages the long into their afterlife,” acknowledging that Scholarship to Australia and New Zealand Finzean Estate and farm. they would all share, as he does now, a final and had almost finished his schooling when They settled in Finzean in 1969 and took over resting place of great beauty. an accident brought that ambition to an Balnaboth farm. The children attended the local abrupt end. Having encouraged the First XV With grateful thanks to The Times for allowing primary school and when it came under threat to hand-launch a glider with him as pilot, he The Chronicle to reprint the piece. of closure, their father stepped in to fight for its broke his back when the aircraft crashed. The retention: “I found to my pride and a degree of incident, from which he later fully recovered, Sir Angus Farquharson, KCVO, OBE, CStJ, DL, embarrassment that I had fathered more than also prevented him doing his National Service, farmer and factor, was born on March 27, ten percent of the school population, so we something he always regretted. 1935. He died on January 10, 2018, aged 82. staked out our position and fought it hard.” However, he went up to Cambridge University He was instrumental in creating Birse in 1953 to study Archaeology and Anthropology Community Trust, initially established to help at Downing College and graduated in 1956. preserve historic water mills but which now He then went on to Cambridge House in promotes the common good of local residents, Camberwell, South London, a philanthropic and was a longstanding church Elder, also organisation set up to address urban poverty. serving on the Board of General Trustees of In 1961, in Finzean, he married Alison, whose the Church of Scotland for more than a decade father gifted her the Finzean estate on her from 1995. That year he was awarded the OBE marriage — an event that set the groom for services to forestry and the community. on course to becoming a factor and farmer. In 1984, he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Although they started off married life in London, Aberdeenshire. He became Vice Lord Lieutenant they both loved Scotland and decided to return three years later and then Lord Lieutenant from north, where Angus would train as a Chartered 1998 until 2010, when he was made a Knight Land Agent. Commander of the Royal Victoria Order. He was He was appointed Assistant Factor at Dupplin also made a Commander of the Order of St John Estate, near Perth, but poor wages and a in 2009 and had been involved in relief missions growing family - by this time their daughter to Bosnia, driving a truck of supplies there.

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 117 Obituaries Hector Trafford 2004 - 2017 A reading by Hector’s aunt, Becky Trafford, at the memorial service to celebrate Hector’s life at the Gelanlmond College Chapel on Friday 24 November 2017.

“Everyone here will have different Humour was everything to Hec, from riling his memories of Hector. We have all been siblings, probing to get a rise out of his parents, inspired by his sparkle, his endearing nature to sharing a good joke. and his wonderfully relaxed, caring and “A message to the children who On arrival at Glenalmond, his new Latin teacher, determined approach to life. I have captured have read this book. Miss Masson, asked everyone to stand, in turn, a few of my memories, and I share some and tell her who they were and one special from Hector’s friends and from the many When you grow up and have thing about themselves. Hector, the last to go, letters the family have received. children of your own, do please stood up and, with a glint in his eye and much to As a child, ‘Hec’ was always surrounded by the delight of his classmates, said: “My name is remember something important. Teddies: Baxter, Tedder, Platypus, Big Dog and, Hector and the most important thing you should A stodgy parent is no fun at all! last but not least, Blankie. Not particularly know about me is that, of all the subjects that original names, just obvious ones. They travelled we are learning, the one I hate most is Latin”. What a child wants - and everywhere with him. Two weeks later Hector declared to his mum DESERVES - is a parent who is On a family excursion to Paris during summer that Miss Masson was actually his favourite SPARKY!” 2017, his mum Sophie asked him to pack three teacher. He approached her after his next changes of clothes. Sophie saw his bulging class and said: ‘’Good news Miss, you’ve Danny, the Champion backpack and assumed all was well. However, been promoted, you’re not bottom of my list of the World on unpacking, the menagerie spilled out with anymore, the subject I’ve decided I dislike most not a change of clothes in sight. Hec just didn’t is French’. Languages were not Hector’s forte! by Roald Dahl care that he wore the same T-shirt for three Hec revelled in Art Scholarship classes at days. Ardvreck. When the bar was raised and his Whenever the family came to stay with me, I imagination engaged, he found it easy to dig measured the children against the wall. Hec deeper into his own resourcefulness. Kate decided he would do the same with his teddies, Spurway who took the Art Scholarship classes Baxter was the tallest, but they did not grow described him as unwavering in his decisions. in the same way as Hec did. He was so proud “He set about his creations in a mesmerising, when a year ago he could look down on me, his all consuming way that was truly magical.” We old ‘Aunty Baz’. can all imagine him with Kate in the art room at Ardvreck, kilt hitched up above his knees, The vagaries of fashion just did not bother Hec plastic bag tied around his waist, sleeves rolled - most of his clothes were hand-me-downs up, paint brush in one hand, paint pallet and from his brother, Rory, and cousins. This attire painting on the table in front of him and paint included a pair of skiing trousers which fell down his jumper, relaxed, engrossed and totally apart on the first day on the slopes. His Uncle happy. Archie offered to buy him a new pair but he wasn’t interested. Instead, Hec preferred to One of the happiest few hours I spent with have his uncle Gaffer Tape them up every Hector was when he talked me through his morning before hitting the jump park! portfolio showing how one piece of work had evolved into another and the various techniques It was intriguing to watch Hec mature: who he used. flowing or to build the biggest sandcastle for would win the sometimes quite physical sibling all to stand on before the tide enveloped us. bust-ups or the slanging matches with Rory and On one occasion, when Miss Masson was This frequently left us with a long swim back to sister Tilly? And always the endless fall-outs standing-in for the art teacher, Hec had finished shore. Hec was most put-out on one occasion over who was cheating at Monopoly. the set project for the lesson so he drew when a kind gentleman actually rowed out to a portrait of her. It remains unfinished as a I remember finding some £500 notes under the rescue us. “We’re fine,” called out Hec as we testament to his style and enthusiasm. board when we cleared up the game: “Oh yes”, swam our own way back to the beach. said Hec, “I forgot they were there!” Hector’s understated passion for Art and Vatersay beach on Barra was one of Hec’s creativity became a major contributor to him It seems the Monopoly money was not the favourite; many a sandy beef burger has been being awarded an All-Rounder Scholarship to only thing that Hec was good at concealing… eaten there after surfing the waves or cycling Glenalmond. According to his classmates, Hector took ‘tuck round the island. nights’ at Ardvreck Prep school to the next His ability was significant, with all of his Hec was a useful member of the Calypso level; he always succeeded in doubling the 40p extraordinarily creative paintings showing an crew, he and Rory did night watches together allowance and then hiding his tuck in places increasingly sophisticated interpretation of the whilst crossing the Bay of Biscay this summer where it could never be found. His smuggling subject. (2017). He could steer a good course and was skills were legendary – the audacity, the thrill And yet, Hec was always unassuming about his constantly berating the skipper to keep as and the joy of not being caught during his ‘under skill, adopting a laid back attitude even when I much sail up as possible. duvet’ feasts! offered him £50 to paint me a picture! Together with his brother, Rory, they sailed Hec had a mischievous streak, revelling in Family holidays were generally spent in Devon their racing dinghy on Loch Lomond – but only pranks, plans and general chat at school. Robbie or sailing aboard Calypso. The first thing we’d when the wind was high. On their last outing at Galbraith, also a boarder at Mac, remembers do when we arrived on any beach was dam Half Term in October, their conservative Dad helping with a traditional prank. A few were the stream. During his lifetime, Hec must have advised against using the spinnaker – at the caught in the act, but not these two, they shovelled tonnes of sand to stop the water first opportunity the spinnaker was hoisted and legged it into the Latin room cupboard!

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the little dingy took-off, totally out of control. The first capsize was imminent – once they’d righted the boat they were back for more high- speed exhilaration. The challenges of windsurfing were easily mastered, Hec was strong and determined – thanks to all that rugby training. Robbie wrote that Hec was “the strongest team player, an incredible forward and could always be relied upon for his strong tackles and amazing hand-offs.” At Glenalmond he was playing for the under 14s team. Always different, he insisted on wearing his dad’s 30 year-old leather rugby boots until coach, Dr Kinge, failed them on a stud test. Painting a picture of Hec would not be complete without talking about his love of the hills. He bounded ahead, singing ‘Spanish Ladies’ as he disappeared over the next shoulder leaving his Ardvreck mates, or us, straggling behind. When I could catch up with him, the conversations were sometimes surprising and his view of the world revealed a depth of Reading by Hamish Landale thought and imagination way beyond his years. (Cairnies) and contemporary Hec was a boy turning into a handsome and of Hector at Ardvreck School courageous young man, brimming full of life’s potential; never once did he complain about the Hector joined the very elite group of people drugs he had to take, never once did he let the in our year at Ardvreck in Fourth Form and epilepsy define him and never once did he let it fitted in as soon as he arrived. stop him doing everything he wanted. Hector was always a happy person, never without smile. Nice to all teachers and nice to I’ll never be able to say all the pupils - he genuinely never got angry. goodbye to Hec. Now it makes He was awesome at making people laugh, even if it was not intentionally. me feel like I’ve lost a small Hector was always amazing at Art. He had part of myself. individuality in his work and style and loved drawing birds and fish. Perhaps this came The value of life does not depend on its length, from the fact that he also loved Biology but what is achieved. Hec’s all too brief years and aspired to be a Marine Biologist always were magical: jam packed with challenges, pointing out the different creatures on Hector was never afraid of the cold, in fact he learning, creating, the outdoors, fun and school trips. seemed to love it. He would jump into any river laughter. at any opportunity and this was proven when Hector loved and excelled at his music we all went on our Ardvreck Leavers’ Camp to I would like to end by sharing four anecdotes activities; he played the snare drum and Glencoe. Hector was first to go charging into selected from the many letters that his parents, the trumpet and loved both - I especially the river telling us “it’s not that cold” when in Tim and Sophie, have received: remember him playing Puff the Magic Dragon reality it was freezing. Also on our Geography at one of our Ardvreck workshops. I’ll never be able to say goodbye to Hec. Now Field Trip, we were meant to be measuring the it makes me feel like I’ve lost a small part of Hector was Ardvreck’s very own mountain river up to no higher than our wellies, Hector myself. It may be small but when I run my fingers goat. For Ardvreck Barvicks, whenever there always seemed to be fully in and when we along myself I can feel the dent. When he left, was a Munro choice, Hector would be the went back he seemed to be the wettest as he took something from all of us... (from a friend first to sign up whilst the rest of us would be well. from nursery school days) thinking of an excuse as to why we couldn’t Then there were his clothes. All of his clothes do it. He would set off running up the hill, The hills and mountains of the world will be a were well loved and worn. I thought I had it always going out of sight from the teacher, little less worn down by his absence... bad when I got my two sisters’ hand-me- and the only noise you could hear was the down clothes but when he told me his were Combined with his infectious enthusiasm was teacher calling him to come back. Of course like family heirlooms, passed down through a deep courage; a physical courage but also a he did come back, with a great smile. various cousins and then his brother - then I moral courage that few could emulate... He absolutely loved rugby, a main player in knew I was fine. The best clothes I remember Hector was always up for a joke and loved the team, never scared to put the tackles Hector wearing were his Canterbury’s with the lots of sausages for breakfast! He was funny, in and rarely missing his man. He got really patch covering the hole in the knee which he entertaining and a great friend for all of us... stuck-in all the time and never missed a always said gave them character. match. In hockey, you could never get past I will endlessly miss my huge Auntie Baz hugs, I never heard Hector complain once and when him defending his goal - he seemed to be I think of him, I think of his constant smile his winning smile and the wonderful unerring everywhere defending the ball. and fascinating companionship that Hec because, as he said, “Why wouldn’t you smile?” always gave.”

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Sir William Gladstone 1925-2018

Great-grandson of the former Prime Minister (and founder of Glenamond College) who was headmaster of Lancing College and a notably progressive Chief Scout. This article first appeared in The Times on April 16 2018.

When William Gladstone inherited his baronetcy while he was the headmaster of Lancing College in Sussex, the National Union of Teachers, seemingly unaware of his family’s connection to the great Prime Minister of the same name, sent him a congratulatory letter on his knighthood. It was all too rare, it lamented, for a member of the profession to be given such an honour. The great-grandson of the 19th-century prime minister WE Gladstone, after whom he was named and whose seat he inherited at Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, was not a political animal, and no bedfellow of the NUT. He chose not to disabuse the union of its notion that he had been knighted for being a brilliant headmaster. “William, let them stew,” said Ian Beer, his successor at Lancing. Such enthusiasm for this honour may have dissipated had they known of his family’s unusual but often effective methods of teaching in some of at school. However, he believed in changing WEG. He wrote a biography of him from a family the country’s leading independent schools. perceptions. “We had to get rid of the old perspective. Hawarden was his passion and he Edwardian music hall image of scouts and was dedicated to environmentalism. He was a Gladstone’s first teaching position after leaving knobbly-kneed scoutmasters,” he declared. classic member of the Establishment, becoming the University of Oxford was at Shrewsbury “There is very little for kids in a lot of difficult Lord-Lieutenant of Clwyd from 1985 to 2000, School, where his younger brother, Peter, a areas in our towns and scattered rural places, but a great listener and a maverick, without noted ornithologist, was a master who kept and we could expand there,” he said after taking snobbery.” foxes and geese in his study. Gladstone moved the position. on to Eton, where he treated the boys under his Erskine William Gladstone was born in 1925 at care as “gentlemen” — a genteel approach that He was elected to the World Scout Committee Eton College, where his father, Charles, was a inevitably on occasion was abused. At Lancing, in 1977, becoming chairman for three years master. “Eton was his spiritual home,” his son where, in the 1960s, he tolerated long hair, in 1979. He was awarded the Silver Wolf, the said. After being educated there, Gladstone he served port and nuts to the prefects after highest award made by the Scout Association joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve in chapel on Sunday evenings. “for services of the most exceptional 1943 and saw action in HMS Relentless, a character”. destroyer, in the Indian Ocean in the last two Teaching was but one aspect of Gladstone’s years of the war. He then read History at Oxford, There were other similarities to WE Gladstone’s multifaceted life. When he left Lancing in 1969, where he rowed, before joining Shrewsbury belief in rugged Christianity in William’s work for having nurtured pupils such as David Hare, the for a year and then returning to Eton, where he the church — he was chairman of the governing future playwright, Tim Rice, who found fame remained for ten years. as a lyricist, and Christopher Meyer, who would body of the Church of Wales; in his concern for become a leading diplomat, Gladstone became Hawarden and its land, which included mining Unlike many of his contemporaries Gladstone Chief Scout of the United Kingdom in 1972, a areas; his moral outlook in assisting those from believed in changing jobs “after a decade or so”, position he held for ten years. poorer rural and urban areas; his interest in as he told Roy Plomley on Desert Island Discs. forestry, which extended, as with his great- He stayed at Lancing for eight years. After ten “William was not trying to be a Gladstonian grandfather, to felling trees with his own hands; as Chief Scout, he concentrated on running intellectual,” his friend Robin Reeve, who was and a belief in corporal punishment. Hawarden, with a particular interest in his his first appointment at Lancing, said, “but he great-grandfather’s library, and a 45,000-acre Indeed, he was best man to Anthony Chenevix- had a very strong sense of duty.” Scottish estate that his family owned at Fasque Trench, a headmaster notorious for his use of and Glendye, by a tributary of the River Dee, Bear Grylls, the present Cchief Scout, said: “Sir the cane. He and his brother tossed a coin to incorporating agricultural land, forestry and two William served his nation in time of war and determine who got this honour, and Gladstone grouse moors. When his other commitments served his community over many decades in was influential in “Whacker Trench” becoming permitted, he was a keen watercolourist. He times of peace. His greatest contribution in his headmaster of Eton. This was a decision he was also a supporter of Liverpool Football time as Chief Scout was to help us refocus our came to regret, but he was not one to criticise Club, with a particular fondness for the Irish efforts in reaching out to young people in our his friends for their actions. winger, Steve Heighway. “My father would have inner cities.” According to Reeve: “William also wanted to preferred to have been the manager,” quipped Gladstone did not regard himself as a natural say something about Mr Gladstone. His son his son. scout, even though he had started scouting Charles felt his father inherited the flame of

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At his new home in Scotland, inherited from an uncle who had won an Olympic gold medal for rowing, Gladstone unearthed a considerable stash of old wine. “We drank anything worth drinking and flogged the rest to J A S Burn connoisseurs,” he said. (Skrine’s 1935-39) The maverick element to his nature manifested in his sense of humour. When asked to contribute a recipe to a book for 1922-2018 the scouts, he replied: “Put my assistant out in the sun and break eggs on his bald head.” This was printed. According JAS Burn, on right, around 1938 with his cousin Alastair R Burn who to his son: “The better he knew you, the ruder he was, in an lived much of his life in Kenya and was OG rep for East Africa affected way.” My father, Andrew Burn, was one of many members of While at Lancing he married Rosamund Hambro, who was the Burn family to be educated at Glenalmond College. the niece of the photographer, Cecil Beaton, and 15 years According to family legend, his father few years later, Chief Engineer of Imperial younger than Gladstone. She did not tell anyone where they H S Burn (1897-02) and his uncle Tobacco based in Bristol, a role he filled would spend their honeymoon. “We are terrified of running RER Burn (1899-1904) were sent to until he retired in 1983. He became into any of the boys,” she said. As well as carrying out the Glenalmond as the school offered closely connected to charitable and duties of a headmaster’s wife, she undertook charitable work the largest discounts for sons of other organisations in Bristol. He was for Riding for the Disabled. They had three children: Charles, the clergy, despite the family living Chairman of Colston’s Girls’ School and of who runs the estate at Hawarden; Vicky, who works for the in Wiltshire at the time, and the the Clifton Suspension Bridge. He greatly Good Life Experience, a festival at Hawarden; and Rob, who clergyman having never once visited enjoyed being a Trustee of the SS Great teaches History at Glebe House prep school in Norfolk. Vicky the school. Andrew’s brother RJS, his Britain when it was brought back from and Rob were adopted. They all survive him. cousin AR and his sons SDS and DAS the Falkland Islands to its original home The baronetcy, which his father had “put into cold storage”, all followed this lead. in Bristol. was resurrected by Gladstone in 1968, his penultimate year Andrew left with a scholarship to Trinity In retirement, and prompted by an at Lancing, on the basis that he would live long enough to College, Oxford, to read Law but the war academic who was capturing the make proper use of it. “William was immensely kind, but was intervened and, instead, he joined the memories of WWII veterans, he wrote seen as the landowner descending on the school,” Reeve 5th Royal Horse Artillery and fought at a book about his war years, ‘May the said. Not that he necessarily behaved like one. Although El Alamein, across the desert to Tunis Fathers tell the Children’, a line taken required to dress as befitting a headmaster, Gladstone “went as a Desert Rat, north through Italy and from Winston Churchill’s speech at the around in rags and in a beaten-up car” on his estate. In 1999 into Normandy on D-Day. He was one of Victory Parade in Berlin in 1945. he became a Knight of the Garter on account of his work as the first British soldiers to enter Berlin. Andrew married June Norbury in 1948 Chief Scout and other public duties. In the desert in 1942 he thought the war and together they had five children and would end in 1945 and he could go to Gladstone was given the initials EWG by his parents so as 18 grandchildren. He had fond memories university in 1946. He wrote immediately not to be totally confused with WEG, but, even if he had of his time at Glenalmond and friendships to Pembroke College, Cambridge, where wanted to do so, there was no escaping the great man. His that lasted for the rest of his life. Late in his father had studied, and applied to appointment as Knight of the Garter was, he believed, to life he developed Parkinson’s disease but enter in 1946 to read Engineering, having make amends for Queen Victoria not having honoured his was able to continue living at his home in developed technical skills within an great-grandfather (the family believes she “hated” him). “It Somerset until the very end. He had been artillery regiment. And all of this worked was to say goodbye,” he said, “to the way she treated him.” fit and active through his whole life and according to plan. With grateful thanks to The Times for allowing The Chronicle retained the habit of a cold bath every to reprint the piece. After Cambridge he joined Firth Vickers morning until well into his eighties. as an engineer on a project to build Denis Burn (Skrine’s 66-71) Sir William Gladstone, 7th Bt, KG, headmaster, Chief Scout and run a stainless steel rolling mill in and landowner, was born on October 29, 1925. He died of a Sheffield. In 1953 he moved back to his J Andrew S Burn, 2 May 1922 - stroke on March 29, 2018, aged 92. family home in Somerset and became, a 10 February 2018, aged 95.

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Ian Simpson Matheson’s 63-66 1949 - 2017

Ian Simpson served as Sheriff in Airdrie, Dunfermline and Edinburgh between 1988 and 2006, after 14 years practice as an Advocate.

Intrinsically fair-minded, he was however not a soft touch. In 1999 he remitted a serial sex offender to the High Court where a life sentence was imposed, believed to be the first time that had occurred in a remit from a Sheriff. Before illness brought an end to playing golf in 2004, he remained a keen and talented player, a In 2005 he took silk and was appointed appearing regularly in plays. In The Ballad of member of both Bruntsfield and Luffness clubs a Temporary Judge in the High Court of the Artificial Mash, he took top billing over Ian as well as the Bench and Bar Golfing Society. Justiciary, presiding over cases mostly in Charleson and also acted in productions with He enjoyed some success in R&A competitions, Glasgow High Court. David Rintoul. in 1990 winning the ‘Kangaroo’s Paw’ in the Unfortunately, having been diagnosed with a As their range of talents persuaded him that Spring Medal and twice reaching the final of the form of muscular dystrophy, his condition made he could not aspire to their level, he abandoned Calcutta Cup, numbering Sean Connery among it increasingly difficult to continue his judicial ideas of a thespian career to concentrate on his opponents. duties, causing him to retire early in 2006. law. An early start in golf at St Andrews New After-dinner speaking was an important part Drawing on his considerable court experience Club brought him his first notable success, of his life and he was particularly pleased to be with his love of golf frequently providing a winning the Elie under-16 boys’ tournament invited to address the City of New York Burns background, he then fashioned a second career in 1965. He became a valued member of the Society’s 130th annual Supper in 2000 at the for himself writing well received crime novels, University golf team and also represented Union League Club. In total he spoke at over 100 his first book, Murder on Page One, being Scottish Universities in an American inter- Burns Suppers and many other dinners. shortlisted for the Debut Dagger award by the collegiate tournament held over St Andrews Crime Writers’ Association. and Carnoustie. Speaking at the dinner Once retired, he became a crime novelist, afterwards in the recently opened Old Course something he had always wanted to do and He was also a committed campaigner for Hotel, he pointed out, tongue firmly in cheek, which gave him much satisfaction, particularly improvement to disabled facilities in hotels in that as the hotel was built on an area originally as he could no longer play golf. In all he wrote the UK, a cause with which he identified closely between two courses, it should properly be six books with another due to be published and for which he invoked the assistance of called the ‘Inter-Course Hotel’, amid much posthumously. Reviewing one of his books, politicians. Although being a fourth generation amusement. He remained an active member Alexander McCall Smith stated: “Ian Simpson is lawyer in his family meant there was perhaps of Scottish Universities Golfing Society, being a real find.” a certain inevitability about entering the captain in 1990. profession, his first love was acting and he In 1971 he met Annie Strang, then studying entertained thoughts about it as a career. He completed a solicitor’s Bar apprenticeship, English, at a party in Edinburgh. They married in before devilling to Bill Reid, later Sheriff. Crieff two years later and had two sons, Richard An accomplished golfer and member of Admitted Advocate in 1974, he soon and Graham, during a long happy marriage. They the R&A since the age of 18, he played off a demonstrated an aptitude for court work as travelled extensively throughout the world, handicap of three and enjoyed a lifelong love of an able pleader. He became busy in criminal including Down Under, the USA, Asia, Middle the game. He also had an excellent reputation defence work, receiving instructions from Joe East and Africa. His condition dealt him a cruel as an amusing and polished after-dinner Beltrami among others, and undertook planning blow which he endured bravely and without speaker. The only child of David and Jos, his inquiries and other civil work. He had several self-pity. He was a popular individual as many father was a well-known Fife solicitor while his devils himself, one of whom, Alan Turnbull, later touching tributes have attested. Blessed with great uncle was Robert MacGregor Mitchell QC, became Lord Turnbull, High Court judge. In 1988 good nature and a sense of humour, he was chair of the Land Court in the 1930s. he was made a Sheriff and sat for 13 years at a supportive and loyal friend to many. He is Brought up in St Andrews, he attended the Airdrie before transferring to Dunfermline and survived by his wife, sons and their families. local New Park prep school before Glenalmond. then Edinburgh. He was unfailingly courteous, Jack Davidson, The Scotsman His love of the theatre developed there and in capable and conscientious and set a pleasant his final year he won the drama prize, ahead of atmosphere in his court, his occasional Sheriff Ian Simpson QC. Robert MacMillan, now better known as Robbie injections of humour lightening the serious tone 5 July 1949 in Edinburgh - 11 December 2017 Coltrane. At Edinburgh University he was an of the subject matter before him. in Edinburgh, aged 68. enthusiastic member of the Drama Society,

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Ian Kirkwood Warden’s (Matheson’s) 37-41, Holder of the prestigious Légion d’Honneur 1923 - 2018

At Mr Kirkwood’s funeral, the Rev. Graeme Wilson, read a moving tribute to his humble, but high achieving, parishioner…

“Ian Kirkwood was quite clear that he Industrial Tribunals – continuing to serve well wanted his funeral to be a “simple” affair into his 70s. and, in this eulogy, I will try to honour his Ian became very involved with the Law Society wishes as well as honouring his remarkable and rose to become a Council member and life. then Vice President. During this time, he was Ian was born in Hyndland, the elder of the involved in the European Committee with Sir two sons of Dorothy and Sidney Kirkwood. David Edward KCMG PC QC FRSE, which helped His younger brother, Murray, survives Ian and shape how the UKs relationship with the then is here with us today. Ian and Murray were Common Market should work. Ian’s keen legal very close and Ian was always a great source brain, together with his fluency in French, meant of counsel to his younger brother. Ian was that he was a great asset to the Committee. He educated at Kelvinside Academy and Trinity and David remained good friends. College Glenalmond, subsequently reading Law Ian’s work kept him busy, however, he also at Glasgow University where he studied before made time for his hobbies. A keen golfer, he being called up to serve in the Army in 1942. He was a member at both Bearsden and Glasgow was selected for Officer Training at Sandhurst Clubs. He loved the camaraderie and banter and and commissioned in the Royal Armoured enjoyed a couple of golf holidays in Spain. He Corps, being posted to the tank regiment of was Captain of the Bearsden Golf Club and, just the Lothians and Border Horse Yeomanry. The recently, became an Honorary Life Member. regiment landed in France a few days after D Day and was involved in the battle of the Falaise A great rugby aficionado – having played at Pocket and then the Walcheren Causeway – Glenalmond and in the Army - he enjoyed critical encounters which led to the eventual following Glasgow Warriors and the Canterbury liberation of Paris. Crusaders in New Zealand when he visited Murray’s family. The recent Calcutta Cup result Ian’s bravery and valour were recently was of course a particular delight! He also Glenalmond’s Register 1847-1954 reports: recognised by the French Government when he enjoyed playing Bridge at the Golf Club and House Prefect, Left Mids. 1941, 1939-45 War: was awarded the country’s highest honour, the would tackle the Daily Telegraph crossword France, Belgium, Holland and Germany: R.A.M Légion d’Honneur, at a ceremony in the French every day. Sandhurst: Sam Browne Belt 1943: Capt. and Consulate. Adj. 1st Lothians and Border Horse Yeo.: 2nd While Ian and Monique were never able to have He was deeply touched and honoured to i/c. Armoured Team, British Military Mission, children, they were very close to Murray’s receive this award but insisted that it was for Belgium: Glasgow Univ. : Fives Team 1947-8 : family in Scotland and New Zealand, as well his colleagues, with whom he fought – many of M.A. 1948; LL.B. 1951; Solicitor ; Partner, West, as Monique’s family in France. Holidays were whom had made the ultimate sacrifice. Anderson & Co. Solicitors, Glasgow. mostly spent with family in France. There was a Of course, there was more to this pride than wonderful closeness in this family. Ian Robertson Kirkwood, serving his country and liberating France! 11 May 1923 - 27 March 2018, aged 94. Sadly, Monique passed away in December 2014; As his regiment was involved at Walcheren, they Ian having nursed her devotedly for many years. were stationed at Blankenberge, a few miles This loss was obviously a great blow, however, down the Belgian coast. The Colonel decided to he got on with life, even managing a trip to New throw a dance for the men and the locals and it Zealand in 2015. Just last year he travelled to was here that Ian met Monique - “La Blonde” – France for a wedding and was proud of the fact the love of his life! that he managed a ride on the back of a Harley Davidson! The regiment moved away but Ian kept in touch and went back to Blankenberge whenever he Ian’s mind remained sharp right to the end. was able. Ian and Monique fell in love and were He read widely and vicariously, especially married in Blankenberge in 1948. Monique’s autobiographies and historical novels. His father told Ian that he could only marry his physical health began to slip quite rapidly over daughter if he learned to speak French; a the last six months of his life and he was taken promise Ian kept! in to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he passed away peacefully. The war had of course ended by this time and Ian had returned to Glasgow to complete his Ian Kirkwood will be missed by all those who legal studies. After their marriage, Monique knew and loved him. While we may be sad today, came to Glasgow and they set up home. we give thanks for Ian’s rich and varied life and rejoice that he is now reunited with his beloved After Ian completed his legal education he Monique. trained at Maclay Murray and Spens before joining West Anderson & Co in 1952, becoming Amen.” a Partner and remaining with the firm for most Rev. Graeme Wilson of the rest of his professional life. He left West Anderson in 1978 to become a Judge with

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 123 Obituaries During his last year at Oxford, Alasdair was “small”. As a father he was strict but fair, was admitted to the John Radcliffe Hospital with devoted to Allyson, Justin and Fiona and did appendicitis and met Robin who nursed him everything in his power to ensure that they too throughout his stay there. would be caring, thoughtful and hard working individuals with manners and respect for A job with Canadian Eagle South American Oil others. He was always able to advise impartially Company took him to Venezuela and Columbia. which is something I know as a family we will all His time in South America started Alasdair’s miss. Despite his busy work schedule he always life long passion for the Spanish guitar and the had time to take the girls Scottish and country Spanish language which came in very handy dancing and towing Fiona’s pony round the when Robin and Alasdair were staying in their country “donkey walloping” as he called it. beloved pad in southern Spain. Retirement meant that Alasdair could reignite After two years in South America, Alasdair was his passion for art, taking art classes and made Assistant to the Chairman of Eagle Oil becoming an active social member of the in London. Another move abroad was offered local art group. He was an accomplished but Alasdair declined and so his stockbroking water colourist and produced many wonderful career began. He became a partner with Rowe paintings. Having played golf for a number of Swan very early in his career and managed years, he enjoyed being a social member of to steer the company through many mergers Hammonds End Golf Club as well as being a and takeovers until he finally retired in 1994. member of Probus in Harpenden where he He was awarded the Freeman of the City made many new friends. Alasdair of London which was a great honour but unfortunately never took up his right to drive He was a wonderful grandfather, known as sheep across London Bridge. He thrived on Gaga, who in retirement was able to spend time MacGregor working in a team and especially enjoyed with Robin supporting each grandchild with mentoring trainees. Many of his colleagues kept their specialist interest, whether it be watching Skrine’s 45-50 in touch with Alasdair following his retirement Emily achieve great things playing tennis and and have shared memories with us, most of badminton, listening to Tom play his guitar and 1932-2018 which included Alasdairs infamous pipe, or as sing his own songs, and hearing of his trips Alasdair was born Robert Alasdair his dentist referred to it as his orthodontic abroad, or sitting with ear plugs firmly in place MacGregor on the 6 August 1932 in appliance. Everyone knew when Alasdair was watching Abby, Chloe and Ellie at Cheerleading Travancore, India and was the only son of in the office by the plume of smoke that rose and Dancing Competitions and latterly sitting by Agnes and John MacGregor. up from his desk, and meetings were kept as the side of a show ring watching Chloe and Ellie short as possible due to the fact that the room compete with their ponies. At the age of five he was sent from India to be became so full of pipe smoke. educated at Cargifield in Edinburgh and then Trips to Canada to see Frances, Alex and Robert onto Glenalmond College in Perth. This is where Having written to Robin every single day whilst were very important to him and their visits to he developed his loathing for long distance in South America, their relationship sustained stay at South Holme were so special for both running and cold showers, having been made the test of time and distance, and on 29 March Alasdair and the grandchildren. The Summer to run five miles early in the morning followed 1958, Robin and Alasdair married at Patcham House was turned into a Den known as the by a freezing shower whatever the weather. Church in Sussex and moved to Harpenden Cottage and the children spent hours taking it in Cargifield was where he met his Iife long friend where they continued to live throughout their turns to sit on ‘Gaga’s’ lap whilst he drove them John Izat. John and Alasdair remained close very happy 60 years of marriage. around on the ride-on lawnmower. He was so friends throughout their school days, through proud of each and every one of them. Allyson and Justin were born in November 1959 National Service, Oxford and then worked with Fiona being born in August 1965. Robin and Alasdair also made regular trips to together in the City. In more recent years they Cornwall to visit Allyson and her family. Latterly sustained their friendship by telephone talking Alasdair was a family man in every sense of the this was to be two weeks in the summer which regularly and reminiscing about old times. word. Having lived a nomadic lifestyle up until they managed right up until last year when his marriage to Robin, he was determined to Alasdair spent his school holidays with his Uncle Alasdair could be found either sitting on the make a secure and solid home for his family. In Ferg, Aunt Julia, and his cousins Alasdair, Ian quay side with a beer listening to Sea Shanties, 1970, the family moved to South Holme which and Sheila at Tailgate Farm in St. Albans. He was or enjoying a Cornish cream tea. was to become so important to him. We all have absorbed into the family and treasured his stays happy memories of New Year’s Eve parties, We will all miss you terribly Alasdair, but are so with them. Stories of him being thrown out of weddings, christenings and anniversaries thankful for all the wonderful memories and a bush he was hiding in when it was struck by (especially Robin and Alasdairs 50th wedding happy times. lightning, losing control of a motorbike, hitting a celebration), summers spent with the Canadian tree and being catapaulted up into said tree, as A gentleman and a gentle man. grandchildren staying and enjoying time with well as being thrilled to be able to compete with Alasdair was a little bit small, their Cornish and Essex cousins. his cousin, Alastair, in the RAC Rally are just a A little bit parent, few of the memories he shared. Time away was also important and so Alasdair A little bit teacher, purchased a boat on the River Ouse in but mostly National Service called and Alasdair went to Huntingdon. a best friend. Barnard Castle and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the 17th/21st Lancers which was Many happy times were spent with friends part of the Royal Armoured Corps. He spent his and family meandering up and down the river, Allyson James time in Catterick as an acting Captain in charge watching Justin rowing for the Leys School, of the payroll for the regiment which was a Cambridge. huge undertaking as there were in excess of Alasdair’s love of Spain led to the purchase two thousand men. Alasdair was released from of Granada 1, where so many memories National Service a little early in order to take were made with friends, family and all the his place at Jesus College, Oxford, having been grandchildren learning to swim and enjoying the awarded a scholarship from Glenalmond. He Spanish way of life. Alasdair was an unassuming, initially studied Classics transferring after two man but with the greatest wit. Whenever terms to complete a Law Degree. asked how he was, the answer would always be

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Heather Elliott Harley Maxwell 1934-2017 Patrick Patchell’s 42-46 1929-2018 In 1955, Heather Elliott came to Glenalmond newly married A Tribute to a Founder Member of the Worshipful Company to teacher Alan Elliott, and shortly after graduating from the of Insurers University of St Andrews.

She immediately threw herself In 1976 Alan left Glenalmond Harley Patrick was one of our the M&G and travelled extensively into the life of the College to take up the Headmastership few surviving founder members throughout his career, particularly community; helping Alan with of New Park Prep School in St and a member of the Court upon to French-speaking territories. In country dancing, assisting with Andrews. Heather had then even the creation of the Company. He 1975 he assumed responsibility the dresses for the plays and more scope for exercising her was born in London on the 20 for the whole of the Company’s operas and, when Alan took over great talent for looking after January 1929 and died on the 4 non-life business and subsequently their production, becoming the the pupils and their parents and February 2018, aged 89. became Deputy General Manager wardrobe mistress and general overseeing the whole domestic of the Group. For some eight years He joined the Livery at the same organiser. Heather did as much management of the school, as well he was a member of the Executive time as his boss at the Mercantile work and the same hours as as teaching. Committee of the Reinsurance and General Reinsurance Company, Alan did – it really was a team Offices Association (The ROA), In 1984 Alan and Heather retired Julius Neave, with whom he worked effort; and all while starting a serving as Chairman from 1978- from New Park, and Alan became very closely for many years and family with Mary and Andrew. 1980. more involved with the Royal who became our fifth Master. In 1961 Alan became housemaster and Ancient Golf Club. For many This may explain why he never Harley was a highly respected of Warden’s and Heather devoted years he and Heather worked became master himself, since figure in the world of international herself to looking after the boys together collecting and correlating an early unwritten convention reinsurance, excellent company, a in the House, entertaining them golf scores and competitions frowned on selecting a master genial and generous host, with a at Hunter’s and on picnics in from around the world for the from a company that had already love for good food and wine, born the summer term, as well as R&A’s Golfer’s Handbook. Alan had a representative pass through of his early contact with French providing coffee for parents was appointed Chief Marshal in the chair. Indeed Harley’s own culture, but equally at home in after chapel on Sundays and on charge of all the marshals who career progression was always the Wiltshire countryside where other social occasions. She cared supervised the arrangements for somewhat in Julius’s shadow, to he settled in his later years. He is profoundly both for the boys the spectators at all the major the point that when he was not survived by his first wife Caroline and their parents, and always competitions, including the Open. appointed, as widely anticipated, to and their three daughters, Sophie, prioritised their needs over her He and Heather organised and succeed Julius as General Manager Elisa and Millie own. This was shown where her ran the Town Match for over on his retirement from the M & Dieter Losse golf was concerned. Heather twenty years, involving over 600 G in 1982, he opted to resign and April 2018 - the Worshipful was a fine player, the first lady players across four courses. As became General Manager & Chief Company of Insurers student to have a full blue in golf well as helping Alan, for some Executive. of Tokio Reinsurance and had represented St Andrews competitions, Heather was put Company Ltd, the European Harley Maxwell Patrick MA at university level. However her in charge of litter picking and subsidiary of the Tokio Marine & (Cantab) 20 January 1929 - desire to help others left her with recruited squads of children from Fire Insurance Company Ltd of 4 February 2018, aged 89. little time for golf, a situation she local schools to assist her. Rarely Tokyo, until his own retirement in accepted with much good grace. can a golf course have been in 1991. such pristine condition during and In the early 1960s she started after major competitions. Harley was educated at Lockers to help Peter Adam with biology Park and Glenalmond. After leaving teaching. This proved very In more recent years Alan became school in 1946 he spent some successful and Heather was somewhat physically frail and months in Switzerland, at the Ecole encouraged to introduce geology, required a lot of care. Heather Lemarsia in Lausanne, before being one of her subjects at university, gave this unflinchingly, driving him conscripted into the army. He to the curriculum – probably to St Andrews and elsewhere and was commissioned into the King’s making Glenalmond one of the looking after his needs around the Own Scottish Borderers, served very few schools able to offer it house. She was tireless, loving, in Palestine during the 1948 Arab- at the time. Working the subject clever and funny. She devoted her Israeli War, and was subsequently up from scratch she developed life to those around her – to Alan, posted to Cyprus, where he was it so well that her pupils had very to Mary and Andrew, to the schools promoted to the rank of Captain good results at O and A Level. She where she worked, and to caring and became ADC to the Governor was adept at encouraging pupils for elderly relatives and folk in the of Cyprus. from home and abroad to bring village where she grew up and rocks back for the collection: on lived in Fife. They will all remember On completion of his National a school inspection Heather was her with a deep sense of gratitude. Service in 1949 Harley went up to told that only Edinburgh University Corpus Christi College Cambridge Ian McLennan, Hon. OG had a better geological teaching to read Law and Economics. Glenalmond staff 1947 to 1986 collection in Scotland and she Following his graduation in 1952 always enjoyed hearing from he joined the M&G and was very OGs who went on to use their quickly seconded for a year to a geological knowledge. French insurance group in Paris. He rose steadily through the ranks at

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Mike Feather Robert Adam Matheson’s 50-55 1936 - 2017

Robert was born in Nottingham to Dr James Harvey Adam, a GP, and his wife Ann Jack Jarvie. His parents had moved to Nottingham in the early 1920s from Paisley with Rob being the youngest of their three sons. Robert was educated at Hollygirt and the Dolphin Preparatory school near Newark. In 1955 he became a boarder at Glenalmond College, where he excelled at sport, in particular, rugby, captaining the College’s 1st XV and later playing for Nottingham RFC and Mellish. After national service, with the Sherwood Foresters in Germany, Robert attended Glasgow Technical College to study Business Administration. There he met Dorothy Bryan Napier in the early 1960s. It took Robert a year to approach Dorothy and their first date was, of course, a rugby match! They married in Dorothy’s home church in Newton Mearns in Mike Feather died on 27 December 2017 in his mid seventies; he had been 1964. suffering from cancer. He taught at Glenalmond for sixteen years, retiring in 2003, and was an Honorary OG. Their first home together was in Woodthorpe and this quickly became a family home with Mike was the son of a jeweller in Hartlepool. films and Wagner operas. He made close and the arrival of David and then, two years later, He went to Manchester University and lasting friendships with teachers who had come twins Katharine and Andrew. The children were afterwards taught at Tettenhall College and over to British schools and was a frequent christened in St Andrew’s Church in Nottingham Keil School, Dumbarton. The move gave him visitor to Munich. and Andrew and Katharine were both married easier access to the mountains of Scotland there. Through his contacts he helped Glenalmond’s while also becoming a frequent visitor Director of Music Chris Tambling set up the Robert was a personnel manager at the to the Alps and Dolomites. He bought a highly successful Chamber Choir tour of Bavaria Stanton and Staveley ironworks for many years. caravan at Tyndrum. in 1997, joining us on the trip. However, in 1988 he took a complete career He came to Glenalmond in 1987, initially to change moving to Aberfeldy in Perthshire In the 1990s Mike exchanged the caravan at teach Physics, but soon transferred to the where he and Dorothy spent many happy years Tyndrum for a house at Loch Carron, close to new Technology Department, where his skills as wardens of Castle Menzies. As a family man, the Shiffners and the Givens. He had always in Electronics were passed on to his pupils; he he ensured that he continued to look after both preferred steam to sail and acquired a cabin was also responsible for the introduction of his mother Ann, who moved to a care home cruiser, a roomy craft which was capable of Information Technology. in Perthshire and Mary, his mother in law, who considerable speed but was not really suited to moved to the Abbeyfield home in Aberfeldy. The I was once showing prospective parents around the choppy waters of the north-west coast. relocation meant that their children frequently the Department and introduced them to Mike: He kept up his engineering interests by travelled north to visit both their parents and “Ah. From Kenya?” he said, pressing a few contributing articles and designs of various grandparents, with the castle becoming the buttons and producing a weather sat image of gizmos to electronics magazines. After a perfect holiday home for the children and their East Africa. The boy was soon signed-up for year or two of retirement he decided to leave families. Glenalmond. Scotland and return to his roots, buying a house Their Perthshire location was in striking Mike was an extremely knowledgeable and in Hartlepool and resuming old friendships. distance of Murrayfield, which saw Andrew and patient teacher, whether in the classroom or He had a caravan in the Lake District to which David make annual trips with Robert to shout on the hills. I recall with gratitude the way he he escaped from time to time. Every year he for Scotland in the Five Nations matches and calmed my fears on the Inaccessible Pinnacle visited Germany and recently he had extended allowed Robert to spend hours fly fishing on (Inn Pin) and the tricky traverse of Liathach. His his holidaying to Vienna and Prague. various Scottish lochs. expertise in the outdoors was put to good use Through a great friend he had access to a in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions and After a couple of health scares and with the cottage in Spain, where he found delightful new ski trips. arrival of grandchildren (Ellie, Abi, Imogen, walks. It is very sad that his vigorous retirement Gabby, Euan and Matthew all being christened For several years Mike acted as Director was cut short so quickly. at the same St Andrew’s church) Robert and of Studies, a many-faceted job. Again I am Mike was a fine teacher and a wise colleague. Dorothy returned to Nottinghamshire in 2007 grateful to him for his help and wisdom in the He made a great contribution to many aspects where they settled in Lambley with all of their practice interviews for Oxbridge candidates we of College life. He was essentially a private man, children living close by. conducted together. but also a warm friend, it was a privilege to have Robert was a quiet man who planned ahead. Another very important aspect of Mike’s life known him. When Dorothy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, was his love of Germany, whether the hills, the David Willington they chose her future care home together. wine or the beer. He had many DVDs of German However, through his unstinting love and

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John Glen Warden’s (Matheson’s) 38-43 1925 - 2018

devotion he was able to care for her at home. John Glen died aged 93 at his home in the As a regular visitor to Bisley, John was a Dorothy remained active and was always Trossachs in June 2018. Businessman, vocal critic of the unsatisfactory state of the out and about but she never went anywhere sometime parliamentary candidate, angler, ablutions. At annual meetings of competitors without her mobile phone. Robert was always international rifle shot, raconteur and over several years he would ask, with tact and on hand to jump in the car and pick her up. His patriot, he was an immensely popular figure. humour, the chairman of the National Rifle greatest love in live was his family. The annual He followed his father and grandfather Association for improvements. In the end the family holidays together on Arran continued to Glenalmond and, on leaving the college NRA constructed a sparkling new edifice which most years with his last visit being in 2017. in 1943, he joined the Royal Air Force was immediately named, “Glen’s Glory”. The Across the years he could always be found and trained as a navigator in Canada. On following year, at the annual meeting, another wandering around Clumber Park and Oxton demobilisation he joined Patons & Baldwins competitor presented John with the “Order of with Dorothy and some of their children and the leading British manufacturer of knitting the Bath” – a lavatory chain with a suspended grandchildren. He was an organised man and yarn. He married Jill and the company bath-plug. recently compiled a list of all family holidays posted them to Johannesburg where John Above all, John Glen was fun to be with. He was from 1936 to 2017, providing each of his was a salesman. On his return to the United a true friend of Glenalmond and its shooters. children with a copy. Kingdom, John joined Edward McBean & Co the waterproofing manufacturers John Gilmour He was devoted to his family and they to him. and set up home in Balfron where John (Matheson’s 44-48) Long after his two younger grandchildren involved himself with the Junior Chamber became capable of walking home and cooking of Commerce, the Skinners Company and 21 February 1925 - 28 June 2018, aged 93. their own meals he still never missed a politics; they later moved to Brig O’ Turk. Wednesday school pick-up in Southwell, driving them home before making tea, not only for Like his father and grandfather before him them but for their parents! This continued right at Glenalmond, John was a member of the up to the day before his unexpected hospital Shooting Eight. It was therefore natural for him admission. He seldom thought of himself and to resume competitive target rifle shooting. on receiving his prognosis in the QMC his first On his first appearance in the Imperial Meeting response was to say with a smile that he “May at Bisley in 1953 he was selected to shoot have to give next Wednesday a miss.” for Scotland in the National match. His many triumphs on the rifle range over many years Robert passed away after a short illness included shooting in the final of the Queen’s surrounded in the last few days, as he was Prize and being placed second in the St throughout his life, by those who loved him. George’s Vase in the Imperial Meeting at Bisley. Robert Alastair Adam He represented Great Britain and Scotland 11 September 1936 - 12 March 2017, as a team member on many occasions which aged 81. competed as far afield as Australia, Canada and the West Indies. He captained the Scottish With thanks to the St Andrew’s with Castle Gate Rifle Association’s target rifle team from 1976 newsletter, January 2018 to 1978.and was a member of the Council of the National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom and of the Scottish Rifle Association. His active participation in rifle shooting was curtailed after surgery on his hands. He and Jill continued to visit Bisley for the Imperial Meeting deriving pleasure in seeing two of his sons competing regularly in the Imperial Meeting. Unsurprisingly, John Glen was a leading light in the affairs of the Old Glenalmond Rifle Club as its representative in Scotland from 1953 to 1961, its Secretary and Treasurer from 1962 to 1975 and as a Vice-President for the remaining 43 years of his life. The Glen caravan at Bisley was the venue for much hospitality hosted by Jill and the venue for the annual general meeting of the Old Glenalmond Rifle Club; it was also the source of practical help for competing OGs and Glenalmond pupils.

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 127 Fellowship Prefects The Glenalmond Fellowship was established Captains of College: in 2005. Rosie Forsyth and Thomas Godfrey-Faussett Fellows are major benefactors and persons who *Denotes College Prefect have given distinguished service to the College and who have since left office. Fellows contribute to the GOODACRE’S MATHESON’S Bursary fund and act as ambassadors but play no part in the governance of the College. Lauren Donnelly *Ope Ajanaku Maja Sikora There are currently 34 Fellows: *Jack Denton Kirsy Addiscott Desmond Dong President: Joyce Mackie (Hon OG) *Alexandra Milne *Noah Khogali (Head of House) Hon Secretary: Craig Fleming (Hon OG) Navia Song Chris Lai Robin Wilson (1947-51) Catriona San John B Stevenson (1943-48) Sophie Baird (Head of House) PATCHELL’S John M Stevenson (1944-49) *Cameron Bullard John Izat (1945-50) HOME *Angus Fitzpatrick Lord Russell Sanderson (1946-51) Beatrice Reynolds (Joint Head of House) *Thomas Godfrey-Fitzpatrick Jimmy Wilson (1947-51) *Becky Mundill (Joint Head of House) Jack Stodart (Head of House Kenneth Prain (1951-56) Mia Morrison Thomas Roynon Brown Sir William Gladstone (Hon OG) Lucy Murray-Wake Henry Marlow The Rt Rev’d Ted Luscombe (Hon OG) Mary Harvey-Crawford Fergus Reid-Kay John Musson (Hon OG) *Ellie Kirkland William Russell Ian Templeton (Hon OG) Alice Gow Aline Templeton (Hon OG) Marina Drysdale W Andrew Clarkson (1950-55) REID’S John Macaskill (1963-68) LOTHIAN Sam Murray-Usher (Deputy Head of House) Lord David Wilson (1948-53) Holly Mitchell *Rafe Houston (Head of House) Mark Cornwall-Jones (1946-51) Katie Bradshaw Robert Bailey Keith Thomson (1961-65) *Rosie Forsyth Rory Humphrey Alan Mackie (1957-61) Rosie Gow Matthew West Bill Black (1948-53) Harriet Barne (Head of House) Ruairidh Orr Ewing Bob Taylor (1938-42) Lorna Porter Michael Walker (1966-70) Clemmie Harris Stuart SKRINE’S Frank Gerstenberg (1954-59) *Juliet Porter James Dewar Sir Angus Farquharson (1948-53) Laura Landale Anthony Mannelli (Head of House) Lady Hilary Menzies (Hon OG) Edmund Page Sheriff Bobby Dickson (1959-63) Myles Root Andrew Primrose (1952-57) *Harri Rowley Harry Morgan (1973-78) Harry Niu James Wainwright (Hon OG) Rt Hon Lord Derek Kingarth (1962-66) David MacRobert (1967-72) Emma Woods (Hon OG) Gordon Woods (Hon OG) Lord Duncan Menzies (1967-70)

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Major Academic Awards Maudslay Scholarship Scarlett Hamilton Gladstone Memorial Scholarship Alexis Gentleman Arthur Gowan Scholarship Katherine Wallace Hugh Wallace Scholarship Tiffany Stewart Alfred Raeburn Honor Reynolds W C Hayward Scholarship Sydney Barnes Dr & Mrs J Simpson Scholarship Ella Robson George Craig Scholarship Freyha Khogali Gavin Nicholson Charles Hamilton William Bright Scholarship Reuben Hovell & William Bright Scholarships Graeme Robertson Scholarship Gregor Cochrane Andrew Innes Scholarship Susan Anderton John Gordon Scott Scholarship Alexander Wallace

College Scholars All-Rounder Award Outstanding Talent Award Choral Scholar Sandy Steuart Fothringham Lauren Dundee India Fraser Niall Dundee Lev Beliaev-Bakhotskii James Houldsworth Susannah Godfrey-Faussett Lotte Rolfe Thomas Jeffers Llew Porter Art Scholars Francis Moray Parker Angus Grierson Iona Landale Tom Porter Beatrice Threipland Benjamin Morrison Violet McGrigor Ben Porter Tilly Scovell James Houldsworth Ella McIntosh Kimberley Rae Clemmie Mitchell Iona Landale Euan Moncreiffe John Stephen Jacob Moray Parker Armorel Robinson Ben Morrison Toby Adamson Frederick Hartono Armorel Robinson Farkie Weir Art Exhibitioners Shae McIntyre Tristan Kinge Emily Breese Jock Begg Jonty Mitchell Louisa Leckie George Godfrey-Faussett Isla Cameron Susie Roberts Maisie Sinclair Jake Spurway Rory Kavanagh Aqua Winter Araminta Gow Johnnie White Archie Butler Edward Hannay Rosie Davidson Casta Schaebbicke Joshua Davey James Houlden College Exhibitioners Alexis Gentleman Thomas Jeffers Louisa Forsyth Archie Stephen Edward White Beatrice Threipland Charles Hamilton Susie Roberts Alicia Fraser Ben Humphries Rosie Porter Jessica Wright Eilis Hallifax Joshua Davey Sofia Roberts Hector Roynon-Brown India Napthine Samuel Hathaway Rosanna Rolfe Cameron Gordon Harris Pagett Harris Pagett Katherine Wallace Arthur Blaise Lulu Scovell Aqua Winter Josephine Page Joe Jeffers Music Scholars Marcus Chan Drama Scholarship Leon Christie Angus Grierson Charlotte von Stosch Tom Murray Usher Amelia Adamson Ellie Ridley Jago Mackintosh Hamish Landale Alexander Wallace Second Form Award Leah Strickland Charlie Bradshaw Lotte Rolfe Scarlett Mackintosh Conrad Ihering Antonia Heckmanns Drama Exhibitioner Ben Bradshaw’ Sacha Fox-Pitt Rebecca Gordon Robbie Logan Abigail Strickland Shae McIntyre Meredith Kiemer Friends of Glenalmond Elliott McKinney Arthur Moss Classics Award Alexander Wallace Jonty Mitchell Scarlett Hamilton Daisy Porter Music Exhibitioners Clara Cameron Charles Hamilton Finn Spurway Alexis Gentleman Sebastian Stephen Piping and Drumming Reuben Hovell Exhibitioners Edward Hannay OG Club Award Duncan Kilpatrick Sydney Barnes Abigail Cowie Roddy Kilpatrick

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 129 Representative & Notable Honours Academic Geography • Jake Spurway, Johnnie White, George 2017 GCSE Results • 11 pupils scored 100% in their GCSE Godfrey-Faussett and Edward Hannay are Physical Geography Examination all representing Caledonia U16 this summer • The percentage of equivalent A* grades • Three pupils scored 100% in their A2 (28.5%) was the highest in Glenalmond’s Geography Examination history Hockey • 53% of pupils achieved A8/A in their A • Susannah Godfrey-Faussett and India • The percentage of A* to A grades was the Level Geography Fraser reached the U18 Midland selection, second highest in Glenalmond’s history winning the inter-district championships (54.5%) • Four offers and two confirmed places to study Geography at Oxbridge since 2016 in Glasgow. They both reached the U18 • The percentage of A* to B grades was the National squad selection for the 2018 best for seven years programme Chemistry • Twelve candidates achieved all A* or • John Stephen and Roddy Macdonald • Jo slyn Pringle and Desmond Dong both A grades with a further five candidates reached the U18 Midland selection for achieved Silver in the Chemistry Olympiad achieving five or more A* grades the inter-district championships. John • One candidate scored 11 A* grades Stephen for his U18 caps gained and his Music final selection for this year’s U18 European • Ben Bradshaw - National Youth Orchestra championships 2017 A Level Results of Scotland (Juniors) & National Children’s • 29.7% of all candidates achieved an A grade Orchestra compared to 17% in 2016 Cricket • Charlie Bradshaw - National Youth • Thomas Godfrey-Faussett was selected • Ten pupils achieved an A* or A grades Orchestra of Scotland (Juniors) for Scotland U17 Cricket in the summer compared to six in 2016 with one pupil who • Angus Grierson - National Jazz Orchestra of 2017 and played for them in a match in achieved an all A* grades of scotland and DipABRSM for trombone England • The A*/A percentage was the best since performance 2013 and the A/B figures was the best since • Conrad Ihering - National Youth Orchestra Lacrosse 2014 of Scotland (Flagship) • Clara Cameron, Jules Porter, Holly Riches, • Alexandra Milne - Choral Scholarship offers Susie Anderton and Amy Gospel were Oxbridge Applications at both Cambridge and Durham, DipABRSM selected for the Scotland U19B team • Appin Mackay-Champion - for oboe performance, Winner of Gold Oxford to read English Medal for the overall outstanding singer at Perform in Perth Cross Country • Ellie Kirkland - • Rosie Davidson Team Scotland - SIAB • Alexander Wallace was the winner of Cambridge to read Geography International Second Place Team Finish; Premier Prize (plus three other trophies) for Great Scot Run - First Place; U15 Girls’ Short • Alexandra Milne - the overall outstanding instrumentalist at Course National Championships - Third Cambridge to read Music Perform in Perth place; Strathallan Invitational - First overall • Jamie Arnaud - • Cameron Bullard played with the Vale U17; London Mini-Marathon Participant Cambridge to read Geography of Atholl Grade grade 1 band all summer, culminating in 8th place in the premier • Cameron Sale First Overall Strathallan Invitational; Scottish Schools’ National Other Academic Highlights grade, grade 1 at the World Pipe Band Championships Championship - 14th; First Overall and Mathematics Course Record - Abernethy Hill Race • Gregor Cochrane has been placed in every • Senior Mathematics Challenge: Five Gold, external senior solo piping competition he 13 Silver and 23 Bronze awards which is has entered this year Golf the highest number of SMC certificates • The Pipe Band were placed first in the • Antonia Heckmanns was runner-up in the achieved by the College. Desmond Dong confined section of the Glasgow Highland girls’ section of the Perth & Kinross Schools’ came top, followed closely by Alexander Club competition Championships Wallace, Andrew Xu, Matthew West and Chuqi Hu • Nineteen ABRSM & Trinity music exams were taken, four distinctions (all at Grade 8), • Intermediate Mathematics Challenge: 3rd, Swimming seven merits and eight passes • Tom Jeffers came 8th in the A-final at the 4th and 5th form pupils achieved a total of Scottish National Open Championships in 26 certificates with six Gold, eight Silver the 1500m Freestyle in December and 5th and 12 Bronze. Amy Cameron, Scarlett Sport in the 200m Butterfly at the Scottish age Hamilton, Hannah Kuhn, Theo Fraser, Rugby groups in April. He won seven golds at the Banky Tantivorawong and Ivan Krylov won • The 1st XV had a fantastic season Midland District Championships in May the Gold Awards and went on to compete in culminating in the Scottish Schools Cup follow-on rounds Final at BT Murrayfield. A tremendous • Zhenia Salkovskis came 1st in Scottish ranking in 50m, 100m, 200m Breast Stroke. • In the follow-on rounds Hannah Kuhn ending for the Upper Sixth boys who have all He was a finalist in the Scottish National and Ivan Krylov achieved a merit in played rugby together since Third Form Open Championship and a finalist in the the Intermediate Kangaroo and Banky • Representative Honours were earned by British Open Championship. He won first Tantivorawong achieved a merit in the George Breese in Scotland U17 and Toby place in the school championship in 200m Intermediate Olympiad. As a result of his Adamson in Scotland U16 Breast Stroke. He won a total of 13 golds score Banky was invited to a Mathematics • The 1st XV Captain, Rafe Houston, and two silvers Masterclass at Edinburgh University on 2 represented the West of Scotland through June 2018 the summer but his journey towards International Honours was hampered by injury

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• Matthew Bittle won six bronze, four silver 1930s Iain M Kennedy (Skrine’s 1956-61) and two gold medals at various events **Robert C Taylor (Skrine’s 1938 -42) Ian D Wilson (Cairnies 1959-64) during the season. His 100m Breast Stroke Andrew Forbes (Goodacre’s 1939-40) Ian Dalglish (Matheson’s 1959-63) time qualified him for the Scottish National Bruce C Paton (Goodacre’s 1939 -43) Age Groups and Open Champtionships. He Ian M Grant (Skrine’s 1957-61) took 25 seconds off his personal best 400m Ian M Macmichael (Goodacre’s 1953-58) Freestyle to win a gold medal in the last 1940s Ion E Campbell (Goodacre’s 1950-54) week of term A John R Izat (Skrine’s 1945-50) J Alasdair M Cockburn (Patchell’s 1959-64) Arthur R Muirhead (Patchell’s 1946-52) John R Purvis (Patchell’s 1951-56) Athletics Brian J Moser (Matheson’s 1948-53) Keith Grant Peterkin (Patchell’s 1955-60) • Rosie Davidson won a bronze medal for C A Jeremy Macafee (Patchell’s 1946-50) Kenneth A Prain (Patchell’s 1951-56) 3km at Scottish Schools’ Competition C Russell Sanderson (Skrine’s 1946-51) Malcolm J Moss (Matheson’s 1956-61) • Cameron Sale and Johnnie White also Dennis R Burt (Skrine’s 1940-44) Michael J Young (Goodacre’s 1952-56) competed at Scottish Schools’ Finals Day Derek E Findlay (Goodacre’s 1945-49) Michael M Phillips (Matheson’s 1958-64) Douglas Lambert (Matheson’s 1944-48) Nigel J Hill (Cairnies 1957-62) Other events G J Ramsay Hovell (Matheson’s 1945-49) Peter G Mills (Patchell’s 1958-63) • Battlefields Trip H Christopher Maitland (Patchell’s 1948-53) Peter J Macdonald (Goodacre’s 1959-64) • English trip to Stratford upon Avon Harry L Henderson (Patchell’s 1948-53) Peter Ratzer (Skrine’s 1953-56) • Geography and Biology Field Trip to Arran Iain A McCrone (Matheson’s 1948-52) Peter W Asplin (Skrine’s 1953-58) • Scottish Islands Peaks Race Youth Team James M Scott (Patchell’s 1946-50) Peter D Weigl (Matheson’s 1957-58) Champions: Gregor Cochrane, Laurence John B Stevenson (Patchell’s 1943-48) Richard R Burns (Matheson’s 1959-64) Kinge, Esme Dickson, Minty Gow, James John C Storey (Goodacre’s 1949-53) Robert Briggs (Skrine’s 1956-60) Houldsworth, Cameron Sale John W Lindquist (Matheson’s 1945-49) Robert D Sherwood (Skrine’s 1955-60) • Duke of Edinburgh Awards: 18 Bronze Malcolm C Walker (Skrine’s 1949-53) Robert H Dickson (Cairnies 1959-63) Walking, eight Silver Canoe, ten Gold Canoe, Mark Cornwall-Jones (Matheson’s 1946-51) Robert K Thomson (Goodacre’s 1954-59) eight Gold Walking Michael M Wolfe (Patchell’s 1942-46) Robert M Pattullo (Skrine’s 1957-62) • The 100 mile walk in 2017 raised just over £10,000 for The ARCHIE Foundation and Neil M Sharp (Skrine’s 1947-52) Timothy A Grant (Skrine’s 1953-58) The Special Care Baby Unit at Ninewells Richard D Miller (Patchell’s 1943-46) W Bruce Milligan (Patchell’s 1959-63) Hospital. This year 15 students undertook Robert S Scott (Patchell’s 1944-49) W David Coughlin (Goodacre’s 1956-57) the 100 Mile Walk raising money for MND. Robin L Wilson (Skrine’s 1947-51) £5,500 raised to date with donations still Scott C Henderson (Skrine’s 1946-50) welcome via Justgiving 1960s Thomas O Brackett (Patchell’s 1949-54) • Give Gig raised £5282.22 for Epilepsy *David G Sibbald (Skrine’s 1961-66) Timothy G Osmaston (Matheson’s 1944-47) Scotland A Gordon Morison (Goodacre’s 1966-71) W N Fordyce (Patchell’s 1949-53) A Peter Peirse-Duncombe William D Boyd (Skrine’s 1944-48) Drama Productions (Matheson’s 1969-74) William K Begg (Patchell’s 1948-52) Andrew D Wilson (Cairnies 1962-66) • Everest Calling at the Edinburgh Fringe Bruce S Montgomery (Cairnies 1969-74) • The Addams Family - Senior Play 1950s Christopher I Munro (Goodacre’s 1962-67) • Alice Through the Looking Glass - Junior Alan J Mackie (Goodacre’s 1957-61) David G Scott (Patchell’s 1962-66) Promenade Production Alasdair B Speirs (Skrine’s 1953-58) David J MacRobert (Goodacre’s 1967-72) • Who Cares? - Second Form Play Alasdair D Campbell (Matheson’s 1950-54) Derek R Emslie (Patchell’s 1962-66) Alastair I Grieve (Skrine’s 1953-58) Douglas M Wiseman (Reid’s 1962-67) LAMDA Awards Allan A Angus (Skrine’s 1950-55) Duncan A Menzies (Goodacre’s 1967-70) • All candidates achieved Merit or Distinction Andrew F Thomson (Patchell’s 1956-61) Geoffrey R Ballantine (Cairnies 1965-70) in Drama performance or Public Speaking Andrew H Primrose (Matheson’s 1952-57) James R Watt (Reid’s 1961-65) • Out of 20 candidates, two Gold Medals C Gordon Dilworth (Goodacre’s 1952-57) John C Robertson (Goodacre’s 1965-68) (Grade 8), threeSilver Medals (Grade 7) Christopher I Emmerson (Matheson’s 1953-58) John D Gordon (Skrine’s 1968-73) and three Bronze Medals (Grade 6) were (Patchell’s 1954-59) awarded Colin M Brown John Macaskill (Cairnies 1963 -68) D Ewen Macewen (Patchell’s 1950-55) Mark G Atkinson (Matheson’s 1969-73) David M Richmond (Patchell’s 1952-57) Theatre Trips Martin W Fraser (Cairnies 1962-67) David R Hill (Cairnies 1954-59) Michael J Walker (Goodacre’s 1966-70) • “Trainspotting” - Glasgow Citizens Theatre David R Kilpatrick (Patchell’s 1950-55) Nigel B Christie (Goodacre’s 1962-66) • “Passing Places” - Dundee Rep Derek A Roberts (Goodacre’s 1952-57) Peter R Recordon (Matheson’s 1960-64) • “Blood Brothers” - Glasgow King’s Theatre Donald M White (Patchell’s 1957-62) Richard K Bott (Cairnies 1966-71) • “Cockpit” - Edinburgh Lyceum Theatre Duncan Macmichael (Goodacre’s 1952-56) Robin M Foster (Skrine’s 1962-67) • “Twelfth Night” - Edinburgh King’s Theatre Frank E Gerstenberg (Patchell’s 1954-59) Roger S Burton (Skrine’s 1969-73) Hugh G Maund (Matheson’s 1952-57) Seymour H Monro (Skrine’s 1963-68) I Gordon Thorburn (Matheson’s 1954-59) Timothy J Worlledge (Skrine’s 1965-70)

Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 131 1970s Honorary OGs *Niall S Booker (Patchell’s 1971-75) Dr Marianne A Barry Alastair D Mathewson (Reid’s 1973-78) Mr Gordon Woods College Alastair J Hope (Goodacre’s 1970-75) Mr James F Wainwright Alexander R Gray (Goodacre’s 1971-76) Mr John D Wright Angus A Forsyth (Reid’s 1979-84) Mr Lloyd Harrison Council & Anthony C Stoker (Skrine’s 1970-74) Mrs Emma Woods David R Sanderson (Matheson’s 1973-78) Mrs Rachel Jaggard C Jamie M Skinner (Matheson’s 1974-79) Ms Linda Kennedy Staff Colin M Robertson (Goodacre’s 1972-77) The Rt Rev’d Dr L E Luscombe Harry J Morgan (Matheson’s 1973-78) College Council Hugh C Shields (Reid’s 1978-82) * The Primus of the Episcopal Church in Other Donors Scotland, The Most Reverend Mark Strange, J Dugald Barne (Patchell’s 1978-82) **Rev’d Dr David M Main Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness James M Sandison (Skrine’s 1978-82) *Mr & Mrs David M S Johnston (President of Council) James W Patrick (Reid’s 1971 -75) *Mr & Mrs Jock Miller * N S K Booker MA (Hons) (OG) John A Moodie (Skrine’s 1976 -81) *Mr Keith and Mrs Fiona Cochrane (Chairman of Council) John R Bushell (Patchell’s 1976-82) *The Rt Hon The Earl of Home CVO CBE * K R Cochrane, CBE, BAcc, HonDSc, FRSE, CA Joseph P Fok (Skrine’s 1975-80) (Chairman of Committee of Council) Dr J & Mrs F Dent Oliver B Ellingham (Cairnies 1970-75) Lady Suzetta Rankin The Earl of Home CVO, CBE Patrick G Hannay (Goodacre’s 1973-77) Mr & Mrs Behrans * D G Sibbald, BArch (Hons), RIBA, FRIAS Tom M Walker (Matheson’s 1973-78) (OG Club Secretary) Mr & Mrs J Landale Tony W Papadopoulos (Reid’s 1978-83) J V Light, MA Mr & Mrs Paul Driver Mr & Mrs Ronnie Fleming *J Miller, BSc, MRICS 1980s Mr & Mrs S Flowers *J G Thom, LLB, Dip LP, NP, TEP (OG) A Nick Lyle (Skrine’s 1984-89) Mr & Mrs T Leader Prof A McCleery, MA, PhD Adam R Bruce (Reid’s 1981-85) Mr Alastair Dunlop T J O Carmichael, BA, PGDE Andrew T Richmond (Skrine’s 1984-89) Mr Alwyn J James L White LLB Benjamin J Gray (Cairnies 1980-85) Mr and Mrs L Sikora *H Ouston (OG) MA (Hons), PGCE, Dip Ed Brian J Gray (Cairnies 1982-87) Mr Brian Morrison A Miller BA (Hons), MSc, CFP Charles F Edward (Matheson’s 1987-91) Mr Edward Humphrey K Porter BSc, Diploma of Higher Education David A Gordon (Patchell’s 1982-88) Mr Friedrich Karl K Tillmann Nursing Diarmid M Smith (Matheson’s 1980-85) Mr George M Renouf J Oliver (OG Club Chairman) Duncan J Liddell (Reid’s 1982-87) Mr Gerry O’Neill C Nicholson BSc (OG) H Brian Richmond (Skrine’s 1982-87) Mr Ian J Black (* denotes Committee of Council member) Hugh C Grierson (Reid’s 1981-86) Mr Ian M Sandison Hugh M Fraser (Cairnies 1982-87) Mr J David Findlay Staff Julian C Staples (Reid’s 1984-89) Mr J Smelt & Mrs D Galbraith Warden: James G Porter (Cairnies 1984-89) Mr Kwok Fong Chen E Logan MA, PGCE, PGC Counselling Lochart M Porter (Cairnies 1981-86) Mr Michael Edge and PGC Pupil Support Paul I Dickson (Goodacre’s 1989-95) Mr Michael J McLaughlin Senior Staff Academic Peter E Bell (Matheson’s 1983-88) Mr Patrick Snowball Sub-Warden: Richard S Smith (Cairnies 1985-87) Mrs Katherine Ann McIntosh C G Henderson, BSc, PhD St Andrews, PGCE Simon J Jackson (Goodacre’s 1989-91) Mrs Armorel Robinson Deputy Head - Staffing & Curriculum: Simon W Laird (Skrine’s 1980-85) Mrs Dawn Forsyth S N Kinge, BSc, PhD Nottingham W Angus Porter (Skrine’s 1985-90) Mrs Elaine Logan Deputy Head - Pastoral: Mrs L Anne Mackenzie Smith S Sinclair, BSc Edinburgh, PGCE Mrs L Marilyn M Gunning Deputy Head - Teaching & Learning (Joint): 1990s Mrs L Nichols G O’Neill, BSc Belfast, PGCE, Anna M Morgan (Lothian 1996 -98) J Davey, MA Edinburgh, PGCE Mrs Zoe Hartley-Metcalfe David A Rennie (Patchell’s 1993-98) Northwood Charitable Trust Head of Admissions: Friederike Griffiths (Lothian 1997-99) M T Jeffers, BSc Manchester, PGCE Rev’d Dr Simon Thorn Genevieve MacDonald (Home 1996-2001) Chaplain: Rumbling Bridge Community Hydro Society James A Fok (Skrine’s 1993-98) The Reverend G W Dove, MA, MPhil St Andrews, The Hon Mr & Mrs P Moncreiffe Michael F Thomson (Goodacre’s 1994-99) BD Glasgow, FRSA, FSA Scot The OG Club Nicola Pargeter (Lothian 1995-97) Senior Staff Administrative Bursar: *Denotes Member of Council D Lish BSc (Hons) MSc CMgr MCMI 2000s Chief External Relations Officer: ** Denotes Legacy Gift James G Graham (Matheson’s 2000-05) C Fleming, BSc, PhD Head of Human Resources: B Clark, Chartered FCIPD

132 Glenalmond College | Chronicle 2018 Housestaff Geography Physical Education CCF The Cairnies: * T Mason, BSc, Loughborough, PGDE * G Smith (Director of Sport and Head of Rugby) P J Golden, MA, BSocSc Birmingham, PGCE S Smith, MA Aberdeen, PGDE C Bircher, BEd Bedford De Montfort R Greenhalgh, BA (Hons) John Moores Goodacre’s: C S Swaile, MA Durham, PGCE P Wilkinson, BSc (Hons) Heriot Watt, PGCE A Goodall, BA, PGCE, MEd R L Myers, BEd St Francis Xavier University, BA R Cave, BSc (Hons) Aberdeen th Home: History and Politics D Stott, CMI, MMI (Hockey Consultant) C J R Butler, MA Edinburgh, Assoc Art Historians * D Tolan, MA, PGDE Lothian: J H Kaye, MSc Aberystwyth Physics J H Kaye, MSc Aberystwyth R L Myers, BEd St Francis Xavier University, BA *R Benson, BSc, Nottingham, PGCE G E Draper, BA, PGCE S N Kinge, BSc, PhD, Nottingham Matheson’s: 500 T A Norton, BA University of Bristol, MA, PGCE D M Smith, BSc Liverpool, MSc University of Edition E A J Phillips, MA, QTS Wales, PGCE Patchell’s: History of Art C S Swaile, MA Durham, PGCE * C J R Butler, MA Edinburgh, Learning Support Assoc Art Historians * N Henderson, BSc Ireland, PGCE Reid’s: Mathematics L Critchley, Montessori Diploma R L Myers, BEd St Francis Xavier University, BA S Speirs, BA Cardiff, PGCE *G O’Neill, BSc Belfast, PGCE Skrine’s: M T Jeffers, BSc Manchester, PGCE G E Draper, BA, PGCE S Sinclair, BSc Edinburgh, PGCE Other Key Roles S P Erdal, BSc Leicester, PGCE, DipAcc Art & Design Child Protection: M A Orviss, MA Cantab, MMath PGCE E Meldrum, BA Hons, Robert Gordon’s Aberdeen, S Sinclair, BSc Edinburgh, PGCE PGCE (Acting Head of Art) S Smith, BSc Essex, PGCE Director of Studies: M S F Willington-Piper, BA Hons, MSc R Brown, BSc, PGCE Queens University, Belfast M A Orviss, MA Cantab, MMath PGCE Angus McLean Computer Science Christopher Moss, BA Hons, Bath Academy of Examinations Officer: *J MacDonald, BSc Stirling, MLitt Dundee, Dip Ed Art, PGCE J C Robinson, BA Cardiff, PGCE Assistant Examinations Officer: Biology Modern Foreign Languages and S Smith, BSc Essex, PGCE English as an Additional Language * A C Hughes, BSc Glasgow, PGCE Head of Sixth Form: * J Davey, MA Edinburgh, PGCE C G Henderson, BSc, PhD St Andrews, PGCE S Smith, MA Aberdeen, PGDE S Colby, BSc, PhD Warwick, PGCE J A Gardner, BA Cambridge College of Arts/Tech, The William Bright Society and Extended L Tosh, BSc Durham, PGCE PGCE Project Qualification: S Baldwin, MA Cantab, PGCE F McGregor, BSc St Andrews, PGCE, PGDE G W J Pounder, MA Oxon, PGCE (OG) (Head of Lower School French) Chemistry I Reynolds, MA Open University, IPGCE Senior Teacher in charge of Academic *T S Wilkinson, BSc Kingston, PhD Lancaster, C Murie, MA Aix-Marseille, PhD Lyon, PGCE Tutoring and Oxbridge Co-ordinator: J Davey, MA Edinburgh, PGCE PGCE (Head of Lower School Science) (EAL Co-ordinator) T Hughes, BSc Edinburgh, PGCE E Mundill, MA St Andrews, Dip Lib MCILIP, Cert Senior Teacher in charge of Educational L Tosh, BSc Durham, PGCE TM, TESOL Data Management: S N Kinge, BSc, PhD, Nottingham G O’Neill, BSc Belfast, PGCE Music Classics Primary School Liaison and Learning Project * T J W Ridley, GRSM Royal Academy of Music, Co-ordinator: *G W J Pounder, MA Oxon, PGCE (OG) PhD Brunel, LRAM, FRSA (Director of Music) S Colby, BSc, PhD Warwick, PGCE R Masson, MA, MLitt, St Andrews, PGCE B J Elrick, LLB Aberdeen (Head of Piping) Library & Archives: Design Technology J Nicholson, BEd, BMus Saskatchewan E Mundill, MA St Andrews, Dip Lib MCILIP, Cert *A A Purdie, BSc Camborne, BEd (Assistant Director of Music) TM, TESOL G Crozier BTecEd Glasgow Visiting Music Staff CCF Commanding Officer: Divinity & Religious Studies F Barker (clarinet, saxophone) R Benson, BSC Nottingham, PGCE * The Rev’d G W Dove, MA, MPhil St Andrews, BD M Beetschen, BA, FRCO, ARSCM (piano, organ) External Visits’ Co-ordinator: Glasgow, FRSA, FSA Scot G Campbell, MA (bagpipes) B J Elrick LLB Aberdeen V Campbell, LTCL (flute, bassoon, recorder) Head of Outdoor Learning & Duke of Drama D Cyster, BMus, LRAM, PGCE, DCM (piano) Edinburgh Award Manager: *S E Moss, MA Cantab, D Dunsmuir, BA(Hons) (electric, classical, M C D Nichols, BA BA (Hons) Cantab, PGCE acoustic, bass guitar) Head of Information Technology: * L Kirk, RSAMD Glasgow, K Henderson (accordion) C Race, MBCS PGCE (Head of Drama and Performance) K Howie (bagpipes) Day Pupil Co-ordinator: E Grace, BA (Hons), Hull, PGCE A James (drum kit, percussion) D Tolan, MA, PGDE J Martin-Carter, MMus (voice) Economics & Business EAL Co-ordinator: R Melling, BMus, MMus (piano) *J C Robinson, BA Cardiff, PGCE C Murie, MA Aix-Marseille, PhD Lyon, PGCE A Mooney, GRNCM, MA (voice) P J Golden, MA, BSocSc Birmingham, PGCE Language School Programme Director: V Paul (tenor drum) S P Erdal, BSc Leicester, PGCE, DipAcc D Stott, CMI, MMI G Peters (snare drum) English E Rooney (cello) *J D Hathaway, BA Bristol, MA, PGCE T Russell, BA (clarsach) Medical Officers V M Dryden, BA Stirling, PGDE (Internal C Sjölander (voice) Dr S A Evans, MB, BCh, BAD, DCH, MRCGP Examinations Officer) C Stearn (brass) Dr C Jones, BSc, MBChB, DFFP, MRCGP L Kirk, RSAMD Glasgow, PGCE M Stewart (bodhrán) Dr G J De la Haye, MBCLB, MRCGP L Swaile, MA Dundee, PGDE G Talmaciu (oboe) Nurses: (Literacy Co-ordinator) M Wilson (violin, viola) J Duguid, RGN E A J Phillips, MA, QTS S McBey, RGN K Hynd, MA Dundee, PGDE L Sangster, RGN

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