Galashiels Academy is the

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Galashiels Galashiels (; sco, Gallae, gd, An Geal Àth) is a town in the Scottish Borders with a population of around 12,600. Its name is often colloquially shortened to "Gala". The town is a major commercial centre for the Borders region with extensive ...

, Scotland, that serves the surrounding area including

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. Refounded in 1938, the school's history goes back as far as 1696. The current building was built in 1964.

Notable former pupils

* John Collins, professional football player and manager * John Davidson, campaigner for those affected by

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* John Murray, cricketer, engineer and Royal Navy officer * David Nichol, cricketer, brother of the below * Robert Nichol, cricketer, brother of the above *

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, rugby player * Paul Johnston, British diplomat

References

External links

Official website

Galashiels Academy's page on Scottish Schools Online

Inspection Reports
Educational institutions established in 1938 Secondary schools in the Scottish Borders Galashiels 1938 establishments in Scotland {{Scotland-school-stub