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A culturally diverse school in the heart of Edinburgh, offering Gaelic medium education and a range of courses. Learn about its history, values, vision, facilities and cluster primaries.
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Headteacher's Welcome Our Headteacher, Neil McCallum,...
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Course InformationDownload You can find information...
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Cluster Primaries Links to our Cluster Primaries Excursion...
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Headteacher Neil McCallum Bio for Neil. DHT 1 Laura Stewart...
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We are situated in the centre of Edinburgh and have been a...
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We value the diversity that exists. Welcome to James...
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James Gillespie's High School (Scottish Gaelic: Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig) is a state-funded secondary school in Marchmont, Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a comprehensive high school, educating pupils between the ages of 11 and 18, situated at the centre of Edinburgh.
2 de jun. de 2022 · The school is named after James Gillespie, a snuff and tobacco merchant who became one of Edinburgh’s wealthiest men in the 18th century and a well known figure in the Scottish Enlightenment.
Learn about the history and traditions of James Gillespie's High School, a prestigious Edinburgh school with a unicorn crest and a motto of fidelity and courage. Explore photos, magazines, trophies, uniforms and stories from former pupils and teachers.
Learn about the origins, development and achievements of James Gillespie's High School, the first free school in Scotland. Find out about its uniform, motto, founders day, school magazines and new building.