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Janice
Galloway |
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Writer |
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Scotland has produced many highly talented writers
over the years. Janice is a good example. She has
written a number of books and poems. She also loves
music and has written the words both for songs and
an opera. (more) |
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Professor
David
Denver |
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Politics |
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David
is a Professor of Politics at
Lancaster University. He is a well-known figure in
his field and is often asked to comment in the media
on matters connected with elections and
international relations. (more) |
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Bobby
Ferguson |
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Sport |
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PE
teachers at Arran High have helped many talented
pupils. Bobby excelled at football and went on to
play goalkeeper for Kilmarnock FC and Scotland. When
he moved to West Ham in 1967 he broke the record
transfer fee for a keeper. (more)
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Colin
Hay |
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Music |
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Moved
to Australia at the age of 14 and a few years later
formed a band called Men At Work. They were a
huge hit in Australia and also enjoyed a lot of
success in Europe & the USA. Colin writes and
performs music and has also worked as an actor. (more) |
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Professor
Kenneth
White |
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Writer |
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A
childhood roaming the shores of the Ayrshire coast
had a dramatic effect on Kenneth. This is seen in
his highly-acclaimed work as an author and poet. The
son of a railwayman, Kenneth became a Professor at
the Sorbonne. (more)
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Graham
Lyle |
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Music |
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Has
enjoyed great success as a songwriter, often writing
with Benny Gallagher (St Michael's Academy). Graham's songs have been recorded by
many top artists such as Tina Turner who had a
massive hit with What's Love Got To Do With It?
(more)
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Craig
Brennan |
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Music |
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Craig
is a founder member of Glasgow-based band The Day
I Snapped. They have released a debut album and
have also played as support at sold out shows in the
SECC and The Barrowlands. The band also appeared at
T In The Park! |
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Gillian
Bruce |
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Business |
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Gillian studied Law at Strathclyde University. She
then trained as a Chartered Accountant. Gillian is
now based in London where she is a Director with
PWC, one of Britain's top accountancy firms. Gillian
enjoys being a mother and hill walking. |
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Richard
(Star Pupil) |
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Sport |
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One of
the Academy's most talented young sports stars is
making a name for himself in the world of table
tennis. Richard is Scottish under 15 Champion, and in
2006 also claimed the British title! |
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