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Academical Features This Issue THE MAGAZINE FOR ACADEMICALS ACROSS THE GLOBE ISSUE 26 | 2 018 ACADEMICAL FEATURES THIS ISSUE: SOPHIE SCOTT (EA 1993–94) / PER CUNNINGHAM (EA 1987–93) RICHARD MCLAUCHLAN (EA 1992–2005) / JOHN BROWN (EA 1944–51) SARAH COSMAO KNILL-JONES (EA 1986–87) CHARLES CAMPBELL (EA 1947–61) / EUAN MCGRATH (EA 1980–87) Introducing Academicals Connect We invite you to join the official networking platform for Alumni of the Edinburgh Academy. Academicals Connect enables you to: • Re-connect – Find and reminisce with classmates, see what they have been up to and stay in touch. • Give back – Introduce, employ and be a mentor to our graduating students. • Expand – Leverage your professional network to get introduced to people you should know. • Get ahead – Advance your career through inside connections working in top companies and access to exclusive opportunities. You can sign up in less than two minutes Join now at by importing your Linkedin or Facebook profile or by using your email address. www.academicalsconnect.com ind all of the information you need on being an Academical of the Edinburgh Academy at Fwww.edinburghacademy.org.uk/Academicals Upcoming Events Academical Club News The Academical Magazine Notable Alumni…and more. Editor’s Welcome Contents Happy New Year Academicals! 2017 was an exciting year filled with change. In August, we welcomed 08 Barry Welsh (EA Staff 2017–) as the new Rector and bid a fond farewell You will find this year’s edition to Marco Longmore (EA 2008–17). packed full of features and articles, Barry joined us as Senior Deputy from filmmaker Sophie Scott’s Rector at the beginning of 2017 and adventures with Doctors Without 22 then was promoted to Rector, just Borders to Euan McGrath’s epic in time for the new academic year. Berghaus Dragon’s Back Trail Race! He is extremely passionate about In 2018 we are looking forward our Academical community and is to a very busy time, including a Lon- fully committed to increasing Alum- don-based Accies’ Drinks in Febru- 26 ni engagement with the School. ary, a reunion for Classes of 1970–80 In March 2017, we held a very and an All Girls’ Reunion. In Septem- successful all-staff reunion, where ber, the inaugural EAC lecture series over 160 staff came back to the begins with Polar Explorer, Craig School for a get-together, with Mathieson, speaking on ‘Ready for 30 drinks continuing long into the the World’. In October/November night! There are already calls for 2018, Barry Welsh and Lesley Boyd a repeat of this hugely enjoyable visit North America, and then in evening – please see p26 for more December, the Rector invites you all about the night from instigator to join him for Christmas drinks. For 49 and former Rector, John Light (EA the full schedule of events, please 1995–2008). see p29. April saw the EAC’s first pub My thanks go to the School, quiz, where Academicals and their EAC committee and, in particular, 02 The Academical Club Report friends pitted their wits against President Charles Robertson (EA each other. The evening was so 1972–85) who devotes many hours 05 New Rector Barry Welsh much fun we are holding another and provides so much support in 07 Court of Directors Report on 8 February. making the Academical Commu- Also in April, Director of Devel- nity such an exciting and vibrant 08 Sophie Scott (EA 1993–94) opment, Lesley Boyd, made a trip to one. In addition, I am very grateful Australia, meeting up with Accies to those who have taken the time to 10 Per Cunningham (EA 1987–93) at events in Sydney and Melbourne contribute to, or be featured in, The 12 Richard McLauchlan (EA 1992–2005) hosted by our Area Reps. Academical this year. At the AGM in June, a new con- 14 John Brown (EA 1944–51) stitution was adopted, with new Floreat Academia! 16 Sarah Cosmao Knill-Jones (EA 1986–87) Council Members elected. Please see Club President, Charles Robert- Alison Wardrop 20 Senior School Report Alumni Relations Officer son’s report for more details. 22 Global Academicals 24 Satellite Reunions Contact us 26 Staff Reunion [email protected] 28 Events & Reunions 0131 624 4958 29 Upcoming Events @AcademicalClub 30 Bhutan Pastoral /theacademicalclub 32 News from the Archive www.academicalsconnect.com 34 Junior School Report 36 Academical Staff Changed address recently? 40 School Reports Please let us know if your address has changed. Contact the Alumni office on +44 (0)131 624 4958 or at [email protected] 42 Staff Valete 49 Wannabee Dragon Slayers Sponsored & published by the Edinburgh Academy Development Department 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5BL 52 Sports Clubs Reports 56 News of Academicals No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written consent of the publishers. The views expressed in its features are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent those of the Edinburgh Academy. The Edinburgh Academy is a charitable body registered in Scotland, number SC016999. THE ACADEMICAL / 26 1 The Academical Club PRESIDENT’S REPORT, BY CHARLES ROBERTSON he time has passed quickly and I am In 2018 we are looking forward to a series of Please do get in touch if you are interested in struggling to believe that it has been a events. February 2018 sees our London-based attending any of these events: Tyear since I wrote my first club report for Accies get-together and in March the Edinburgh [email protected] The Academical. However, I am pleased to report Academy Pipe Band 21st Anniversary Annual or 0131 624 4958. that it has been a year of progress. Fundraising Dinner ‘Beef on the Bone’. In April, we welcome back the ‘Classes of’ 1970–80s for a Floreat Academia! At the AGM in June 2017, amendments to the reunion at Henderson Row. In June, there will be Constitution were approved and part of the a 50-year reunion for the leavers of 1968. In addi- Charles Robertson (EA 1972–85) reason for this was to reflect the development of tion, we are looking at the options with regard EAC President (2016–) the sporting facilities at Raeburn Place. However, to adding some new events in 2018 and we will considerable work still needs to be undertaken begin to announce these shortly. before the long-term future of sport at Raeburn Place is secured. Sarah Boyd (EA Staff 2009–) and I would like to thank the previous Rector, Marco Andrew Cosh (EA 1994–2003) were also elected Longmore (EA Staff 2008–17) for all his hard work as new Council members at the AGM. and support of the Club – we wish him every success in his new post as Head Master of the I am delighted to report that 2017 was a busy year newest of the Brighton Colleges in Dubai. I am I would like to thank for the Academical Club. A ‘Young Accies’ drinks sure under his leadership the school will be a tre- reception in London was hosted by Will Lutton mendous success. I would also like to thank the the previous Rector, (EA 1992–2005) and Elliot Lamb (EA 1993–2006). members of the Council and Alison Wardrop for The EAC hosted its first pub quiz for Academicals all the hard work, support and advice they have Marco Longmore and friends. The night was a success and so we provided this year. I am also looking forward to look forward to the next quiz night on 8 Febru- working with the new Rector, Barry Welsh (EA Staff (EA Staff 2008–17) for ary. Over 160 former and current staff attended a 2017–). The Council will continue to work closely all his hard work and reunion including a tour of the Archive, drinks re- with the Development Department and the ception and dinner. Events took place in Sydney School in order to meet the objectives of the Club. support of the Club. and Melbourne. Further information on these events can be found on p24. The 2017/18 Edinburgh Academical Club Council Charles Robertson Colin Innes Brian Hay-Smith Barry Welsh 2 WWW.EDINBURGHACADEMY.ORG.UK The 2017/18 EAC Council Charles Robertson (EA 1972–85) Colin Innes (EA 1972–86) Sarah Boyd (EA Staff 2009–) President Secretary and Treasurer EA Junior School Staff Rep Charles is a FCSI Chartered Wealth Manager Colin is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Ed- Sarah has been a teacher at the Junior School and has worked at Murray Asset Management inburgh Academical Club, having previously since 2009. Prior to that, she worked at the Bank in Edinburgh for over 20 years. Educated at the served on its Council as President. He is a Partner of Scotland for 17 years. She attended St George’s Edinburgh Academy and St Andrews University, at legal firm Shepherd & Wedderburn. Whilst at School for Girls and St Andrews University. She he has two children currently attending the School, Colin played rugby and cricket and was has two children and her son was educated at School. In addition, Charles is President of the Captain of the 1st XV. Colin was also a Sergeant the Edinburgh Academy. She likes travelling Edinburgh Academicals Cricket Club and, when in the CCF, won the VII’s Geography prize, the Ian and regularly visits family in various parts of not busy playing golf, still plays the occasional Harvey prize for services to the School and the the world. When at home, she enjoys singing game for them. Thompson prize for Scottish History. In his spare and has been a member of the School’s Choral time, Colin enjoys fishing.
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