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Founded in 1803, James Gillespie's High School offers a broad and engaging education through the medium of Gaelic. It is a culturally diverse school with a nurturing environment and a vision to create a lifetime of learning.
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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 · By David Hepburn. Published 2nd Jun 2022, 16:18 BST. Comment. The school is named after James Gillespie, a snuff and tobacco merchant who became one of Edinburgh’s wealthiest men in the 18th...
The School and its History. James Gillespie‘s School was the first free school in Scotland when it opened in 1803. It was established by the bequest of James Gillespie and was originally only for boys.
This is a fascinating collection of memories of Gillespie Girls from the golden era of James Gillespie’s High School for girls, as it was until 1973, written by Norma Allan. As now, the school was well-known for its high academic standards and achievements.
