Braeview Academy is a secondary school in
Dundee
Dundee (; sco, Dundee; gd, Dùn Dè or ) is Scotland's fourth-largest city and the 51st-most-populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. The mid-year population estimate for 2016 was , giving Dundee a population density of 2,478/km2 or ...
, Scotland. Situated on top of a steep hill (brae), it was originally named Whitfield High School. It was damaged in a fire on 11 September 2018, which destroyed around half of the building.
In 2021,
Dundee City Council
Dundee City Council is the local government authority for the City of Dundee. It was created in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.
History
Dundee City became a single-tier council in 1996, under the Local Government e ...
decided to merge Braeview with the nearby
Craigie High School with a new community campus on the site of the former St Saviour's High School which is to open in 2025.
Houses
The school is divided into 3 main houses: McManus, Law and Discovery. Each house is served by a Depute Rector, and also House Captains which are chosen every year.
*McManus: House Colour: burgundy, Head of House: Mr Carkson
*Discovery: House Colour: blue, Head of House: Mrs Telfer
*Law: House Colour:blue, Head of House: Mrs McPherson
[ See - School Website]
Former pupils
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Charlie Adam
Charles Graham Adam (born 10 December 1985) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Adam started his senior career with Rangers. He spent much of his early senior career on loan to Ross County and St Mirren. ...
, footballer for Dundee FC
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Garry Kenneth, footballer
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John McGlashan (footballer), born 1967
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Eddie Mair
Eddie Mair (born 12 November 1965) is a Scottish broadcaster who was a presenter on BBC radio and television. He presented his show on LBC between 4pm and 6pm every weekday until his last one, on 18 August 2022, after which he retired from broad ...
, broadcaster
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Scott Robertson
External links
Braeview Academy WebsiteHMIE Report
Braeview Academy's page on Scottish Schools Online
References
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Secondary schools in Dundee
1976 establishments in Scotland
Educational institutions established in 1976