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Irvine Royal
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Annick Primary
Castlepark Primary
John Galt Primary
Loudoun-Montgomery
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Eric
Potts |
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Acting |
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Best-known as the eccentric local baker Diggory
Compton in TV's Coronation Street. In fact
Eric is a vastly experienced actor of stage and
screen. He is very versatile and has played many straight,
comic and musical roles. (more) |
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Julie
Graham |
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Acting |
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A
highly successful actress who has appeared on
both stage and screen. She has had roles in a number
of films and has also played parts in many popular
TV programmes such as Holby City.
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Sir Sandy
Macara |
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Health |
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One of
Britain's top doctors. Sandy studied medicine at
Glasgow University and went on to become Chairman of
the British Medical Association (BMA). He has
regularly acted as a senior advisor to the
government. (more)
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William
McIlvanney |
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Writer |
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One of Scotland's greatest living
authors. His books often reflect his
working-class upbringing in Ayrshire. However, many
former pupils remember him simply as Mr McIlvanney
of the English Dept. (more) |
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David
McGeachie |
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Actor |
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David
has enjoyed a remarkably varied career since leaving
the Academy. He became a football coach and then
trained as a teacher. After this he turned to acting
and appeared in a number of top TV shows. He has
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Edgar
Allan Poe |
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Writer |
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Edgar
was briefly a pupil at the Academy in 1815. Few of
his teachers can have realised that this young boy
would go on to become one of America's greatest ever
poets, short story writers and playwrights! (more) |
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John
Howie |
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Soldier |
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John's achievement was to help
Britain and its allies win World War I.
Sadly, he paid the ultimate price for his country
when he died at the Battle of the Somme in France.
John was very bright and had been training as a
teacher when he enlisted. (more)
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Simon
Tutchener |
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Lighting |
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Live
shows performed by Queen are legendary in the
world of rock music. Simon played an important part
as he was often responsible for lighting design. He
now lights many top shows including some in the
fashion world. |
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Brian
Donohoe |
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Politics |
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As the Member
of Parliament (MP) for Central Ayrshire, Brian represents
the interests of his constituents in the House of
Commons. After school he worked in the
shipyards and then as a draughtsman. Brian is a
member of the Labour Party. (more)
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North Ayrshire
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