1972-1976 - Liz Paris 06/05/2010 09:57:46
My maiden name was Irvine and I stayed in Busby. I now live in EK and am married with two kids and am now back working in Duncanrig as a classroom assistant. Completely different to my day!!!
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1974 to 1978 - JANICE HAMILTON 23/02/2010 20:42:34
hi rosemary fairley would love to hear from you we both went to school together both lived in greenhills my email is janice.hamilton3@ntlworld.co.uk
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1974 to 1978 - JANICE HAMILTON 23/02/2010 20:38:30
hi carol graham think you were in some of my classes would love to hear from you email janice.hamilton3@ntlworld.co.uk
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Jim Symon - Jim Symon 21/01/2010 20:38:09
Hello, Wish it was 1972.............Ha! I wish we could all be back there - right now,this very minute! I'm guessing you might agree (I was in second year back in '72) Happy Memories......Jenny Auld (English) Mr. Valentine, also English if I remember correctly, and the inimitable Mrs. (Clanky) McDermaid in the Maths Dept...........(Bless!) Oh how I wish I'd given each of them the respect they so richly deserved...........Ahh well.............Anyway regardless of my "lack of commitment" during the sensational seventies life hasn't been too bad I guess, thanks initially to my interest in music. My penchent for all things vynil in those days helped me worm my way into Radio and Television during the early part of the eighties. Thirty years later, I'm still doing my thing.!!!!! Happy New Year to you all - Health and Happiness in the year ahead. Cheers Jim x
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1974 to 1978 - janice hamilton 20/01/2010 21:13:03
hi my name is janice stayed in greenhill wouild love to hear from anybody that can remember me lot of good memories at school
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Hello - Carol Graham 18/01/2010 14:24:41
Just wanted to say hi to all the ex-Duncanrigians, I have fond memories. Left for Canada in 1980, and I still feel homesick.. Anyone remember me? If you do, holler and say hi.
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1966-1970 - Bobby Jamieson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I attended Duncanrig from 1966 (bad year) to 1970. Fond memories of Ian Valentine and Dougie Smith (Maths), Wee Jenny (English), Mr Gold, (Geography), Enoch Kent in Woodwork, who also took the fitba team, and Bad Boab McDougall in P.E. who was not averse to pulling your sidelocks or raking his boot up the crevice of your backside. I worked in the Civil Service until 1979, tried my luck in Saudi Arabia for a while, then moved into the private sector, before turning 40 and emigrating to Canada in 1995. I now live in Oakville, Ontario, with my wife Janette MacDonald (herself a former pupil although quite a bit younger) and daughters Skye and Teah. Currently working in Shanghai, China for a few years, but we keep in touch with our many friends back in EK.
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1967-1970 - Tam Mckee 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I now live in Stockport and would be interested in hearing from anyone who was at DSS at the same time as me. Occupation: Installation Manager
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1967-1971 - Robert Patterson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Still alive Occupation: Technical Manager
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1967-1971 - Dorothy Nowak 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I am a former pupil 1967-1971. Although I was not a good scholar in those days and only managed my O Levelsin English and German, I do have good memories . I live in Cologne,Germany and have been here since leaving school in 1971. I am married to German guy and have two children (19/13). Often wonder what happened to alot of my school friends - Eileen McGill, Lynn Murray, Linda McGregor, RonaldLaurie, Jim Robertson. I was on a school trip with some of these friends to Boppardin 1969. Maybe someone remembers. Miss Hamilton was one of the teachers on this trip. Other teachers I remember are Mr Valentine, Mr Prichard and Miss Auld. Anyone know what happened to Nigel Matthews. Bye , thanks and regards from Dorothy
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1967-1972 - Lauchlan Campbell 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Was at Maxwellton Primary 1960-67, and Duncanrig from 1967-73, Cathkin House and started in 1D. Joined the Civil Service after doing Accounts at college. Moved to Essex in 1976, and got trained in IT. Have been in various jobs and moved around the south of England. Am currently European Sales Director for a small US software company. I live in Suffolk, been married twice and have two chidren, who are 17 and 16. Remember teachers Mr Valentine, Miss Nielson, Mr Moffatt and Mr Gordon all with a great deal of affection, as I do the school overall. Had agreat time, and a great education. Love to hear from anyone.
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1967-1972 - Margaret Brouqua 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Went to Duncanrig and then Cardonald Nursing College. Trained at Hairmyres Hospital. Married my pen pal from America and now live in Seattle, Washington State. I have a 19yr old daughter from a first marriage in Scotland and 11yr old Triplets!!!. Worked as a Medical Assistant for 2 plastic surgeons. We are planning a trip home for a holiday in May 1999. Went to school with Christine Hickie (best friend). Remember Ellen O`Donnel, Peril Ferguson, Ann McGee?, May Lynn Graham. Wondering what has happened and how everyone is doing. Drop me a line if it rings a bell.
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1967-1972 - Janis Holmes 18/01/2010 10:58:13
After leaving Duncanrig, completed two-year Secretarial Linguist course at Langside College. Married in 1977 to Kenny from Bishopbriggs. In 1980 spent a fabulous year in Buffalo, New York. Have 2 daughters, born in 1984 and 1987. In 1987 moved to Devon and in 1990 moved to Milton Keynes, where we still live. I work as P.A. to the Deputy Head (Olney Campus) of Ousedale School in Newport Pagnell. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me!!! Occupation: P.A.
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1967-1972 - Alistair johnston 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Just browsed through the website. I keep in touch with Bill Paxton who taught English in the 60`s. He ended up Headmaster (or whatever they call it nowadays) at Grangemouth High but to his delight he is retired and lives in Falkirk. Any news on James Jarvis Scott, English teacher in the early 60`s? I think he ended up in Dundee, all the best,
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1967-1973 - Ronnie Lowrie 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Happy memories and many good friends from my time at Duncanrig. Heard about this site when I bumped into Jim O`Donnell and Keith Jones recently. Still see Gerry Niven and his wife Liz ( Kelly ). I am married with two daughters 20 and 17. Occupation: PE Teacher
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1967-1973 - Arthur Gray 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I attended Kirktonholme Primary School from 1960 until 1967, thereafter to Duncanrig S.S. until 1973. Having studied at the R.S.A.M.D., I taught in various schools, ending up in All Saints Secondary School, Glasgow, where I am Principal Teacher of Music. I have some great memories of my time at Duncanrig, like school concerts and the first trip to Ballerup. I still have a copy of the L.P. made in 1972/ 1973! I wonder what became of such friends as Allan Richardson, Russell Malloch, Jennifer Cameron....? I had strong links with the music department - remember Mr. MacRae, Mrs. Kerr, Miss Stirrat? These people, and many other Duncanrig teachers, have my gratitude for the great start they gave me towards my career. I now live in the N.E. of Glasgow, and would be very pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me. Occupation: Teacher
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1967-1973 - Ronnie Lowrie 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Heard about this site last week when I bumped into Keith Jones and Jim O`Donnell. I`m a PE teacher, married with two girls 20 and 17. Still in touch with Gerry Niven. Fond memories of Duncanrig esp our excellent football team managed by ` Bubbles ` Kent. Remember English with ` Speedy ` and `Manfred `, Miss ` Bunson ` Smith ( biology ),Mr Vernal and Jenny Auld. Look forward to hearing from old friends. Occupation: Teacher
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1967-1973 - Ronnie Lowrie 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Heard about this site last week when I bumped into Keith Jones and Jim O`Donnell. I`m a PE teacher, married with two girls 20 and 17. Still in touch with Gerry Niven. Fond memories of Duncanrig esp our excellent football team managed by ` Bubbles ` Kent. Remember English with ` Speedy ` and `Manfred `, Miss ` Bunson ` Smith ( biology ),Mr Vernal and Jenny Auld. Look forward to hearing from old friends. Occupation: Teacher
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1968-1972 - Ian Glasgow 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I emigrated to Edmonton, Alberta Canada in 1973 and currently reside in Ottawa,Canada with my wife Anne and 2 daughters Jennifer and Claire. I work as a manager for the National Capital Commission, an agency of the Government of Canada, which is responsible for land uses in and around Canada`s capital. Good friends from Duncanrig were Eric Mackay, Robert Stewart and Walter Reid.
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1968-1972 - Stephen Blythe 18/01/2010 10:58:13
During my time at Duncanrig I lived in Reith Drive in the Murray. After leaving school I, like many before me and since, joined the Civil Service and started working in Centre 1. I worked with the Inland Revenue for many years, firstly in East Kilbride then in Hamilton and Inverness. In 1989 I joined BP and worked with them in Glasgow, Aberdeen and London before being seconded to work in Singapore as Regional Tax Manager at the end of 1995. My wife, Fiona, and I have two children, Craig (18) and Kirsty (14). I visit my mother in East Kilbride a couple of times each year. I always pay a visit to the town centre and search in vain for a familiar face. I`d be delighted to hear from anyone who remembers me.
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1968-1972 - Scott Hiddleston 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Lived in Westwoodhill. After Duncanrig, went on to attend Coatbridge Technical College. Then attended East Kilbride Training centre as part of an apprenticeship in engineering.After getting married to Denise Craig (from The Murray), left Scotland in 1980 to start a job in Allentown Pennsylvania. After 1 year moved to California. Left California in 1991 and moved to Washington State. Working for a major oil refiner.
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1968-1972 - David Cantley 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Trying to open links with old friends and pupils at Duncanrig, especially if they attended East Milton prior to Duncanrig. Occupation: Electronics Engineer
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1968-1972 - Ruth Kelly 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I am now 40 years old and living in a place called St Albert, in the Province of Alberta in western Canada. I used to live in Flinders Place in EK. Now I am married to an Irishman and he and I run a very successful construction and interior design business. I have 2 boys age 7 and 11 called Shaun & Conor.
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1968-1973 - Janet Connor-Webb 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I attended Duncanrig from 1968 until 1973, when I went on to study German and French at Glasgow University. From there I entered the teaching profession and ended up firstly in Cyprus with the British Forces Education Service where I spent three years as Head of Modern Languages and also did a bit of modelling for fun. I left there to take up a post with the Army in Germany, were I spent many happy years until I moved back to the UK to marry and start a family. I am now living with my half Greek husband and our two sons, Alistair and Douglas, in leafy Cheshire. The children insist that they are half Greek and half German! I had a break from teaching to be at home when the children were little, but have now returned to full-time teaching and am about to take up a post in the independent sector. I remember many of the pupils and teachers, including Mr Swarbrick, Mr Mitchell, Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Smith. Happy times! Occupation: Schoolteacher
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1968-1973 - Carol Green 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I left Duncanrig in 1973 . Loved the school wish I was back there. Anyone who knew me get in touch . I left East Kilbride in 1975 to live in Irvine, 25 years ago . Still here got 3 kids now although had 4 but one died .Looking back wish I had kept in touch with all my old friends. Oh! We used to take our lunch breaks up at the Westwood shops. Occupation: MCALAMITYKATE@aol.com
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1968-1974 - Allan Thomson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Left Duncanrig to start HND Civil Engineering (never did get higher maths but managed to pass all subsequent maths at college!) Have worked for various civil engineering contactors, local authorities, public and private housing concerns. Completed MSc degree in Engineering Design of Buildings at Paisley Uni (Now West of Scotland Uni)1992. Started own Civils company in 1993 after leaving Balfour Beatty Homes. Married to Adelaide(formerly Govan) and have two boys. Occupation: Civil Engineer
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1969-1970 - Alastair Stewart 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I lived in Coleridge from 1966 until around 1980 and was a former pupil of Canberra Primary. I left school at end of S6 and studied Pure Chemistry at Strathclyde University for four years, obtaining an Honours Degree. I turned down the opportunity to do a PhD and instead opted for Post Graduate Certificate of Education at Jordanhill. Taught at Cathkin HS, Eyemouth HS as PT Chemistry and am currently Assistant Rector at Dunoon Grammar School. I married Sheena Farish, also a Duncanrig FP, 19 years ago and we have 2 children, both girls aged 14 and 12. I have met Ian Valentine (ex- Maths teacher) and Dr Jamieson (Chemistry) - cant remember his first name- and John(Ian?) Mitchell (Mod Langs) in my travels as a teacher. Also, I taught briefly with Mrs Spence (Chemistry) when she worked as a cover teacher at Cathkin. I still play chess, take part in quiz competitions, and am a member of the local Choral Club - we sing classical oratorio and also perform stage musicals. I enjoyed visiting your web site, and in particular reading about my fellow FPs.
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1969-1970 - Christine Makariak 18/01/2010 10:58:13
i attended Duncanrig 69-70 before emmigrating to Canada.I have two older kids from a first marriage,one teenager 16 and one wee lassie 4 from this marriage.Came to Toront with the family now I live in Montreal[no I do not speak french!I worked in offices mostly and the Red Cross now I am at home mum.Remember Grace Buchanan Allison Kinnaird Ian Glagow Vicky Scammell Lorraine Lee.Haven`t been in touch with anyone except Ian,anybody out there?
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1969-1972 - phyllis gosling 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I attended Duncanrig,I lived in West Mains, I traveled to the U.S.A. with the school and also to Malta. Occupation: sales & special events manager, Oak Heights Estate Winery
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1969-1973 - Adrienne Smith 18/01/2010 10:58:13
and I am an ex pupil of the school but I also taught there from 1969-73 in the Modern Languages department. I have mixed memories of my time there because we were very short of staff. However, I did meet my husband there - Tom Smith, who taught in the Chemistry department from 1968-73. We have been married for 30 years and have 2 sons. Tom went on to fill promoted posts in Currie High School, Morgan Academy, Arbroath Academy and latterly Keil School. I stayed at home to bring up our sons and then went back to teach at Keil School where we both spent many happy years. Tom is currently working for an educational trust and I am working part time for the National Trust.
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1969-1974 - Alistair Gardiner 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi all, I’ll be the one that no one will remember I left school in 1974 having never really joined it. I attended regularly but I never really got to grips with that whole education thingy. I did something at the Glasgow school of art to do with jewellery, did my apprenticeship as a jeweller, started my own business in Glasgow and made my first million within 10 years (Aye right) scrub that last bit, business and me do not get on. I packed that in and moved into electronics and realised I needed education, I know I’m slow but I do get there eventually. So I did a systems & management degree. It looks good on the wall with my woodwork ‘O’level. I left electronics and got into heavy engineering for a few years. That didn’t last to long either. I joined the civil service in 2003 and its all true what they say about us Civil Servants I can’t really tell exactly what I do cause if I did I’d have to come round you all and kill you. I’ve never left EK and I still have some links with the old school. Me of all people now that’s irony…. My wife works in the school and I do some talks to the assemblies fairly regularly. It’s a real buzz standing in front of all that potential, and a real privilege as well. Occupation: Civil Servant
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1969-1975 - Ailsa Baird 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I was the one with the really long hair, contemporary of Iain Macfarlane, Laura Tennent, David Henderson, Grant & Michael Duncan, Janice Newlands, Lorraine Lee....After being scared off from maths by Dottie Dermid and Mrs Cochrane I went off to Glasgow University to do Scottish History & Archaeology. North to Aberdeen for a year in 1979 and am still in the North East (altho I did live in Norway for a few years). Married, one son (18), widowed, living with partner, too busy to go out to work! Occupation: Housewife
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1969-1975 - Billy Kirkpatrick 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I`m a former pupil of Duncanrig SS, very former, so former that I`ve lost most of my hair. I am currently residing/ working in equatorial Indonesia, Batam Island, just south of Singapore. My current job title is Project Coordinator, for an American oil platform fabrication company (J Ray McDermott S.A). I scraped through my early years at Duncanrig, then got rattled into shape in my latter years and entered what was Glasgow College of Technology. Ultimately I ended up in Strathclyde Uni (Civil Engineering) but have never really used any skills learned at university, it`s the qualification that counts not the subject. I`ve worked in Japan, Spain, China, UAE and Indonesia. I left Scotland with one suitcase and a set of golf clubs but now have a wife (Chinese), a daughter, another in the oven and 3.5t of household furniture. After 12 years of travelling we are now ready to settle down and live a semi normal life (I shall have to nail my feet to the ground) perhaps in Scotland but probably in Australia (weather`s better).
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1969-1975 - Alastair Stewart 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Attended Canberra Primary from 1966 to 1969. Left Duncanrig in 1975, then studied Chemistry at Strathclyde University, graduating in 1979. Post Grad at Jordanhill in 1979/80. Taught Cathkin High from 1980-88, then Eyemouth High before moving to Dunoon Grammar. Married with two daughters. Occupation: Depute Head Teacher
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1969-1976 - hazek deeeeeeeeee 18/01/2010 10:58:13
i would like to hear from people who remember me Occupation: nurse
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1970-1970 - Eileen Thomson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I live in Cape Town South Africa since 1976... married Allan Thomson and have 2 kids, Laura and Scott. Rememebr Dorothy Kessler, Hazel, Elspeth Anderson, Linda, Margaret Livingstone... Love to hear from you Occupation: PA
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1970-1974 - Jim Symon 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Seems like only yesterday! Occupation: Broadcaster
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1970-1974 - avril white 18/01/2010 10:58:13
hi to all who knew me at duncanrig .since leaving duncanrig i became a seamtress then moved on to the bsr .i have had five children and also have 4 grandsons ,another 2 due at the end of the year im kept busy now adays .it would be nice to here from anyone who knew me
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1970-1974 - Sheila Irvine 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I lived at 45 Jamaica Drive, Westwood. I worked in STC for 3 years, did one trip on an oil tanker with my husband and then spend 18 months in Dubai, UAE before emigrating to Sydney, Australia in 1980. I have two children, Claire aged 19 and Stephen aged 18. I have returned twice to East Kilbride with my children and hope to do so again in the not too distant future. It was great to see some names that I recognised from my era.
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1970-1974 - sheila stanley 18/01/2010 10:58:13
hi am now married with 3 kids who all went to duncanrig,i have just celebrated my 25th anniversary,i am working in hairmyres in the pharmacy! Occupation: senior assistant technical officer ( pharmacy )
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1970-1974 - Bruce Faichney 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Moved to England in 1984 then travelled around europe working in most countries till 1990. Now married and settled in Spain - at least for the time being! Occupation: Chartered Accountant
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1970-1974 - Rosemary Fairley 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I was at the school some time now and i have two kids
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1970-1974 - Colin Grant 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I lived in the Westwood area, nickname granny, worked and travelled on oil rigs most of my working life. I left Scotland 10 years ago, backpacked for two years ended up in New Zealand. I am now married with three children and run a successful fundraising organisation for schools. I lost contact with my school friends but have fond memories of Dona Nicholson, Tom Perry,David Edwards and Jim Symon.
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1970-1975 - Doug (Doogie) Nicol 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Emigrated to Edmonton Alberta Canada in July 75, Now in Calgary Married with 2 girls. Contemporaries with David Doig, Dusty Miller , Rhona McCulloch, Muriel Lennox, Spud Thompson, Peter Liddell, Allan Colquhoun, Grant Gallagher ......and so on. Senior Account Manager at Epson Canada (so "Death of a salesman" wasn`t a waste of time)
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1970-1975 - Christine Anderson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Married to Peter, Two Sons (Chris 20 and Greg 14). Still living in EK. Would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me. Occupation: HR Adviser
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1970-1976 - Kay Martin 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I was formerly in Avondale. Left East Kilbride 1978 to sunny Aberdeen and have since met up with Sandra Milne. We would love to hear from anyone and have spoken about a reunion.
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1970-1976 - Grant Gallagher 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I have great memories of Duncanrig. Most notable are those of the School Shows, conceived, written, directed, produced, sponsored etcetc by (in no special order) Alison Bell, Anne Neilson and an unforgettable English teacher with a beard and a great sense of humour (Gordon McAllan). Those of us who were in those shows had no idea how lucky we were. I had my first `big break` playing "Sir Utterly Ghastly"(typecasting, some would say), opposite a natural scene-stealer, Alisdair Liddell (little ratbag!), in "A Knight to remember". wow.
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1970-1976 - Peter Liddell 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I went to Dundee UNiversity where I graduated in Law. I am now a solicitor in Dundee. The only pupil from my year that I keep in touch with is Ross Pendrey. I remember others in my year as Caroline Malone, Colin Smith, Garry Henderson and Elizabeth Adamson.
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1970-1976 - Jim Cryan 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I lived in Windward Road, Westwood and moved to New Zealand in 1983 and live in Wellington. I miss Scotland and would like to hear from any other ex pupils who may remember me.
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1970-1976 - Duncan Reid 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I served apprenticeship as a toolmaker. Emigrated to Ontario (Oakville), Canada in 1981. Married with 1 daughter (13). After 10 years in aerospace business i started my own machine shop business in 1992. I would like to hear from anybody that was at Duncanrig the same time. My friends at school were: Davie McGinlay, Gordon MaCdonald, Davie Crooks, Jim Symon, Davie Edwards.
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1970-1976 - Grant Gallagher 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hello - I had a wonderful time at `rig and was very happy there. Teachers who deserve mention (in no order): Mr Gordon, Mr Millar, Mr McAllan, Mr Blyth, Mr McRae, Ms Nielson, Mrs Bell, Ms Stirrat, Mr Robertson. I lived with my own family in EK and both my sons attended `rig, too until we moved here to the USA in 2001. I am now in the Department of ORal Biology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where I run a research group in immunology and genetics. I`m also DOrector for Research for the New Jersey Centre for BioDefence, but that is a whole `nother story, as they say out here........ Occupation: Scientist
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1971-1974 - Jim Cryan 18/01/2010 10:58:13
in new zealand, send a message Occupation: Managing Director
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1971-1975 - Ian Hobson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Work Within famliy Butchers 1976 Until 1990 sold business 1990. Joined DHL International ended up as a national account manager. have remained in the distribution industry. Now Area Account Manager for Scotland for Royal Mail Group Married 1986 moved to Edinburgh have one son Mark 18. About to go to Heriot Watt University to study Civil Engineering (better at School than me). Separted 2000 Divorced 2006. Living very happily wih my new partner. For me, Life skills rather than academic served me well in My Chosen Career Have lived in Edinburgh ever since People I remember. Alan Shields, Richard Hutchinson, Isobel Hickie,John Duff, Carol Holbien to name but a few. Occupation: Area Account Manager
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1971-1975 - Alan Shields 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Not a great academic, however it has never held me back. Occupation: Managing Director TWG Scotland
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1971-1976 - janette joss 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi .I attended Duncanrig from 71 till 76 and was a quiet wee soul who stuggled through adolesence! I am now becoming a sad wee "memories" person and Duncanrig and school friends get thought of often. I teach nursing now and am based in Hairmyres for my sins. Keep up with a few school friends but love to hear from anyone who remembers me although I dont hold out much hope!! I am married to Alan and have 2 girls Katie and Beth. Occupation: nursing education
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1971-1976 - Moira Logie 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi, Greatest years of our lives well I am still ever hopeful! I attended between 1971 and left in the long hot summer of 76.. knew lots of class mates,hockey & rugby crowd . great to see new buildings .MNew buildings long overdue.......... Strange my children now at scondary ( in Oxford) ....and school is quite like Duncanrig...big on both bread and roses ! well i did choose it . Occupation: NHS director
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1971-1976 - Johnnie Russell 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Ex Ontario Park, now livew in small village 10 miles East of Portsmouth and am happily married, currently work in Jubail, Saudi Arabia after 20 odd years in the Royal Navy, Falklands and Gulf 1 Wars were enough teaching the Saudi Navy bits an bobs, can`t say what!. If anyone remembers me give us a message and I shall respond. Occupation: Engineering Integration Manager
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1971-1976 - David Doig 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Have been in Australia since 1986 - send me a message if you remember me. Occupation: Manager
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1971-1977 - Alex Lowe 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I have great memories of my time at Duncanrig, taking part in the school shows, the football teams and the joys of the science block. Left EK in 1985 and returned in 1993. Married with two kids and living in Stewartfield. Occupation: Company director
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1971-1977 - Richard Hutchison 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I attended Duncanrig 1971-1977. I now have 2 daughters who attend the school. I am a member of the School Board and am currently actively campaigning to keep the name of Duncanrig when the school merges with Ballerup High School im August of this year. Occupation: Teacher
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1972-1973 - jon mcpherson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I only attended the school for a short time , but I made a few friends. Occupation: sound engineer
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1972-1976 - janice allan 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Still living in East Kilbride. Have 4 children 2 boys 2 girls ages 23,20,18 and 10. 3 oldest went to Duncanrig. Youngest one starting next year. Occupation: house wife
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1972-1976 - Alan Wilson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Sheila & that Margaret O`Connor beat me up one day. I also remember MacKenzie & Lyons. Occupation: Tree Surgeon
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1972-1976 - Richard McColl 18/01/2010 10:58:13
A sad time to see the new taking over the old Duncanrig with many memories covered from my time there, 1972-1976.I am impressed to see School web site is well put together and thought I would add a few comments and say hallo to former friends. In my day,a news letter would have been lucky! That sounds old...well perhaps I am getting old but have good memories of ` the old place.` CHEERS RICHIE. Occupation: Courier
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1972-1976 - Glenn Graham 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I was a prisoner of Duncanrig s.s.from 1972-1976.I have very fond memories of d.s.s. I remember an English teacher called Jenny Auld and a science teacher, Mr.McKenzie, a great chess player although he really had to do his best to beat me. I was the school chess champion for 3 years straight. I would really like to hear from any of my old classmates. Peter Cook, Allen Massey(sal) anybody from that time period. I now have been living in Canada since 1980.
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1972-1976 - ronnie muir 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi there!! I`m still staying in East Kilbride, working as a Technical Engineer for Scottish Gas. I`ve been married for 25 years and have 2 children. (1 boy and 1 girl) I can be found in my local having a refreshment(The Monty). I just thought I`d see who I could could contact from the old days. Ronnie. Occupation: technical engineer
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1972-1976 - Joan Woodbridge 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Moved from E/K to Manchester in 1976. Emigrated to Canada in 2001. Remember very fondly Miss Stirrat, Mr. McRae, Mrs Kerr, Mr. Valentine (only `cause I didn`t get the belt for talking!)and Mr Thomson. Would love to hear from anyone! Joan Occupation: Secretary (Managing Director)
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1972-1976 - janice allan 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Still living in East Kilbride. Have 4 children 2 boys 2 girls ages 23,20,18 and 10. 3 oldest went to Duncanrig. Youngest one starting next year. Occupation: house wife
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1972-1976 - Norman Mckinnon 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I attended Duncanrig from 1972-76 and left with no more than 3 "O" grades (head was full of nonsense)Oh how I wish I had listened to those teachers who were so sensible but at that time "UNCOOL".My memories of teachers include:Mr Young(history);Mrs Hill (geography),Jenny Auld (english)-----Funny we all know her first name ! ;Miss Stirrat (music);and one of my favourites miss Purdie (geography) (fancied her something rotten!)My class mates included Ian Guille,Jim Clacker,Fraser Mckay,Jim Headley,Ross Macdonald and Davey Mcgavin.The girls I remember (and fancied) were:Margaret Lawson and Christine Young (used to go out with Christine then).I often wondered about the rumour that when the school was being built,the prefects were asked whether they would prefer a pool or a mural and they chose a "MURAL"??Can anyone enlighten me?Anyone who wishes to contact me can email me at norie@blueyonder.co.uk.Or they can contact me at the Casualty department at Hairmyres Hospital where I work as a charge nurse.With thanks. Occupation: nurse
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1972-1976 - gordon wheatley 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Moved to the states in 1981,was a little on the wild side hope to be back in scotland for christmas 2006 Hope to hear from anyone who knew me. ie G-MAN Occupation: tool/die business
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1972-1977 - lesley maxwell 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I am in Texas right now. I am about to publish a book, and I am interested to hear from any one who was in `oor gang` put it like this Collette and I did a lot of annoying singing. That should jog a memory, although I am doing a CD now, Eva Cassidy.. I IMPROVED. LOL Occupation: writer
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1972-1977 - Colin Woodrow 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I attended between 72 and 77. Worked at Centre 1 for three years and then moved on to see a bit of the world. Around 84 came back to the UK and went to college in London, have worked in the computer world ever since. Been in Dallas Texas for the last 8 years, married with kidsLove to speak with any of the `old` football players who were involved in the `golden era` of Duncanrig soccer, sorry football (been here too long).
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1972-1977 - Robert Campbell 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi from Robert (Rab) Campbell I`m just on line and don`t really know how to best use this technology!! Been to Strathclyde University followed by a Post Grad at Caledonian. Hopeless with computers. If this works it will be a miracle. Anybody out there who can put up with bad spelling and short messages please get in touch. Ps I was at Duncanrig from 1972 to 1977 (I think) Resident Project Office Rolls-Royce East Kilbride 013552-78045
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1972-1977 - Martine Murphy 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Be nice to chat to anyone from school seems so long away now. Living in Vancouver Canada now. Occupation: Hospitality Business
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1972-1977 - John Feelie 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I am now living in Lichfield, Staffordshire and working in a Secondary School in Birmingham as the Network Manager. Married to Gaenor who hails from Musselburgh. Parents still live in West Mains, and both sisters, Elizabeth and Carol live in East Kilbride. Occupation: Network Manager
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1972-1978 - Brian Graham 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi Still living in the Westwood area and working in EK at DFID. Always lived in EK but have travelled the world both personally and through work. My son , Christopher, is at Duncanrig now. Married to Elinor from Glasgow for 24 years ! Any old pals out there ? Brian Occupation: Project Management, Civil Service
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1973-1975 - Sally ... Mayo 18/01/2010 10:58:13
now married and known as Sarah Mayo I was in the house of Drumclog and moved into Cathkin in my second year. I remember teachers such as Anne Neilson, Mr. Miller, Jenny Auld, Mr. Towndrill and a special English Teacher in my first year who I would dearly like to find, I think her name was Mrs. White, if not it could have been Mrs. English even. I can still remember her face but have trouble remembering her name. I didn`t do all that well in school except in her class I managed to get an AA. She was one of those rare Teachers who made you feel like you could, and under her supervision I did, as report cards will always tell the truth. I lived in leaward circle and attended Camberra Primary, we moved to the Westwood to Melbourne Avenue and I attended SouthPark Primary. (I hate that cartoon.) I remember Mrs. Love who was always a hip teacher and is now the Headmistress. I also remember Mr. Brown who was a fantastic Headmaster. I was very sad to see him move when I was there. Students that I remember are Sheila? Margaret O`Connor, Andrew Kerr (I dated his big bro. after leaving school Billy), Stephen Mulholland, Shona McKenzie, Yvonne Lyons, Irene Reid, Carole Reid (not related and her big bro.`s. Allan and Gavin who moved to Australia). Marion McBride. I have since moved to VA. USA and ironically have become a Teachers Aide. At Woodbrook Elementary. I have two children Heather 11 and Cameron 7 both born in the USA, but love their Scottish Roots and got to visit in 1996.I can`t believe how much East Kilbide has changed over the years.
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1973-1977 - Irene Gardner 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Left in wonderful summer of 1977. Worked for 14 years in Rolls Royce East Kilbride. Then retrained and gained computing qualifcations. Spent a long time in I.T Still working away. Occupation: I.T Trainer
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1973-1977 - Steven Malone 18/01/2010 10:58:13
4 years of bliss Occupation: Engineer
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1973-1977 - MARY STRACHAN 18/01/2010 10:58:13
hi Occupation: PRODUCTION LEADER
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1973-1978 - Graeme nicolson 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi to all that remember me Im currently living in sale cheshire married with 3 kids. Over the years ive lived in cambridgeshire,west yorkshire and the north west of scotland Im still in contact with some of the guys that i used to swim with from East kilbride.I still get to visit the aera on the odd occasion Occupation: Leisure centre manager
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1973-1978 - Graeme Wright 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I was in Blantyre house. I served an Engineering apprenticeship with Rolls Royce in Hillington and East Kilbride. Left Rolls Royce Feb.1987 went to work in the Spanish Aerospace industry in Bilbao,Spain. Married Jennifer (nee Kelsey attended between August 1978 to May 1982) in August 1987. Emigrated to Canada April Fools Day 1988. Living in Oshawa Ontario Canada. Now have two Canucks (two Kids).
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1973-1978 - John Cardownie 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Have been teaching in a New Zealand secondary school since 1992. Have had a partner, Robin (she`s a Kiwi), since 1994, and one result of this relationship occurred on 2 March 2000 with the birth of our daughter, Evelyn. Love the country, like the school, but would prefer the salary of a Scottish teacher. Still, can`t have everything, I guess. It really is a beautiful country with loads to do and see. Hope to get in touch with some old mates, now approaching the mid-40s! Occupation: Teacher
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1973-1978 - Elizabeth Leitch 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi, this is Liz Leitch, i dont know if i left in 1978 or 1977 Occupation: Machine Opperator
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1973-1978 - Carol Pearce 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Moved to Canada in 1980, have 3 kids. Occupation: banker
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1973-1978 - Carol Pearce 18/01/2010 10:58:13
lived in Ek until 1980 Occupation: Banker
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1973-1979 - Michael Cameron 18/01/2010 10:58:13
In 1B1 (Blantyre House) i remember my English teacher telling me what an idiot i was and how i`d never amount to anything. I loved geography (Mrs Hill and good old Murdo McIver) Blundered my way through Physics because i could only manage o level arithmatic ( Maths made sense 2 years later ) Left in `79 to work in fluvial hydraulics at the Hydraualics Reasearch Station Wallingford and studying Civil Engineering. Later moved into Nuclear Fusion at the J.E.T. project hosted by Culham Labs before settling down at Baring Brothers Merchant Bank for 11 years leading and managing technical staff dotted all over the globe, later after some highly successfull activity in mobile network solutions for Bell South Wireless I became Technical Director of a start-up in California. Sadly the horrors of 9/11 and the subsequent impact on the IT industry meant me having to me make 100`s of people in the UK redundant. I took a sabatical and moved to Spain to ride race tracks in Spain for a couple of years before becoming a journalist and professional motorcycle tester, I have written for and appeared in numerous magazines all around the globe. My "silly" hobby producing motorcycle action/stunt movies blossomed and I was comissioned to produce/publish several retail DVD productions and promotional material for use at International motorcycle shows and tourist boards in Europe ( we brits are still a bit anal about bikes tearing up our highways ). For my sins I now run a BMW dealership, its a very self indulgant way of getting to ride motorcycles at other peoples expense. Occupation: general manager
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1973-1979 - Iain Shields 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I have many fond memories of this time and remember a few folk such as TODD DUNLOP ,WALTER FRY, KAREN REID, FIONA THORBURN ,IAIN BLAIR, GORDON O`DONELL, CHARLES MC ROBB, GARY SCOTT and many more . after leaving in 79` I then joined FRED HILL jewellers where I worked in serveral branches within the city centre , gained many jewellery certificates and became a A.M until they closed the branch down when I moved into an office to train in repairing watches which I still do to this day after 30yrs in the trade finiale got married in 1992 to Vivienne and with the help of Todd D.the day went well . we now have twin boys aged 11 , WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT REMEMBERS THESE DAYS Occupation: watch -maker
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1974-1978 - Carol Pearce 18/01/2010 10:58:13
see me on friends reunited Occupation: Service Manager, Scotiabank
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1974-1978 - Drew Paton 18/01/2010 10:58:13
How are you, who ever you are out there.I am about to turn 40 , and for some unknown reason ended up at the Duncanrig web site. My name is Drew Paton, I attended Duncanrig from 1974- 1978. We lived in Winnipeg Drive Westwood. My brother and Sister also attended Duncanrig. They would be Shirley and David. I have been living in Sydney for 11 years and was traveling for a while before that. Remember people like Andy Gemmill, Stevie McRoberts, Karen Cook, Belinda Smith, Carol Foote, Colin Hunter.Willy Kilpatrick, Alan Gray (Peg) Steven Laird ( quite a gentle chap) Anyway, let`s see how we go. Maybe hear from someone. Cheers Drew Paton
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1974-1978 - Linda Smillie 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Living in EK, have two grown up children, Gary and Sarah. Gary got married in December `05 - hard to believe. I have been back to Duncanrig for parents night for both of them. How strange it felt to walk up and down the corridors and to see teachers who were still there - Mr Young, Miss Neilson. Occupation: Credit Manager
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1974-1979 - Carole Seidenpfennig 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi, a quiet individual who probably isn`t remembered for much :o) I was in Drumclog. Favourite subject was French although better at German - had the advantage there though since I spoke German! Only saw this site as I was looking for the telephone number of the school to complete an immigration form and figured I might as well register my name - you never know who you might hear from. Occupation: Contracts Administrator
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1974-1979 - ralph aubrey 18/01/2010 10:58:13
aa Occupation: unemployed
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1974-1979 - Carole Seidenpfennig 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi, a quiet individual who probably isn`t remembered for much :o) I was in Drumclog. Favourite subject was French although better at German - had the advantage there though since I spoke German! Only saw this site as I was looking for the telephone number of the school to complete an immigration form and figured I might as well register my name - you never know who you might hear from. Occupation: Contracts Administrator
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1974-1979 - Andrew Barnes 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I think I was at Duncanrig between `74 and `79. I remember it as a mad place courtesy of several phsycotic students...if John D***y, any of The Allen and Paterson clan & "Simmo" are not locked up in Barlinie then I`m impressed boys. I remember many of the teachers mentioned by other former pupils. I salute you all. To poor old Mr Tom the french teacher, I hope you made it, God how you were persecuted. I`ve ended up in Perth Western Australia, 42 now in the software business. I feel much nostalgia for the old country, East Kilbride (where all my famly still reside) and some faint nostalgia for Duncanrig and East Milton before that. The teachers taught, the boys fought and the girls broke my heart. Occupation: Software sales
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1974-1979 - Karen Reilly 18/01/2010 10:58:13
My name is Karen Reilly. It was Karen McTaggart back then and I attended Duncanrig from 1974 - 1979. My brother also attended Duncanrig (Billy McTaggart) but he was smarter than me, so I won`t talk about him! We stayed in the Westwood area, Bowden Park. I now feel really old as my son started Duncanrig today (Monday 20 August 2001). He also attended my old primary school at East Milton. Darren (my son) came home with his timetable which should familiar names such as Ms. Muir for Music (I was in the school choir until her ear drums could take no more), Mr Young is still there teaching History, Mr Valentine`s name was there too (a school trip to Holland and geese chasing me gave him a good laugh) but he`ll probably remember my brother better........because he was the family member born with the brain!!!!!!!!! I`s love to hear from anyone from the old days. Does anyone remember me, does anyone wants too??????? I`m now working as a Housing Director, ok, they haven`t found out that I`m not that bright yet! Give them time. I`ve worked in Housing for almost 18 years. I`m happily married to Tony, have been for almost 16 years. I`d love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Regards and Best Wishes Karen.
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1974-1979 - Drew Scott 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Always curious what parts of the world other people ended up in. Let me know. Reading other profiles its amazing how much of this time of your life sticks in your brain. I was in Drumclog and looking back was quite a quiet individual. I was academic and with more ambition than i gave myself credit for at the time. I decided to go to university in Surrey and I remember being scolded by Mr Black at the time...`Plenty of good universities in Scotland.. what are you going there for boy!!!" Maybe true but i haven`t looked back since. Never lived in Scotland again since I left in 1979. Have lived all over the world and am now settled in the US ...for a while... Looking at friends reuinited.com there are many names listed I recognise but i retained contact with noone. I was not the center of attention at school but I was a twin and maybe people remember my sister more... let me know. Occupation: Software Specialist
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1974-1979 - ralph aubrey 18/01/2010 10:58:13
a Occupation: production manager
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1975-1979 - Michael Smith 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi To all who new me, I now live in Dubai having spent the last 24 years in London. I am Director of Human Resources for a large Hotel chain and have two grown up daughters from the first of my two (failed marriges)! So now very happy and single in an amazing place. I have many happy memories of Duncanrig (mostly doing something wrong)and the people who attended what we thought was a mad house. Occupation: Director of Human Resources
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1975-1979 - Ann Maley 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Have 2 gorgeous girls, still living working in EK Occupation: Civil servant
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1975-1979 - David Hill 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I guess I could say that I generally enjoyed my time at Duncanrig. My life changed direction when a notice cam around Mr Cameron, (mathematics) class asking for applications for apprentiship at the then National Engineering Laboratory, (NEL). I applied, was successfule and later became qualified as and engineering craftsman, with particular experience in CAD/CAM and moved to planning. Later joing MoD nad subsequently joined the Heath Service. Currently working as a Senior Manager based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. My Daughter Sarah is in Third year with my youngest Daughter Nicola joining the school in August. Occupation: Engineering Manager
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1975-1979 - Garry Borland 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I recognise a lot of names in the 1979 section however due to excessive living, I have long term memory loss - lol. I hated school, not the schools fault, it was just that I had already made my mind up what I was going to do with my life and education was just getting in the way. I left school xmas 1979. Took a job with Levi`s as an apprentice designer due to harrasment by my parents. I left in 1981 and moved to Edinburgh to try and get involved in music (well EK didn`t offer anything in an artistic sense). I joined a band in 1985 and signed a recording contract a year later and toured Europe and the UK for the next few years. I signed to Warner Bros as a songwriter in 1990 and continued in the music biz until 1997. I only joined a band to avoid work (in the normal sense) and to get girls, yes it worked. By 1997 I was completely burnt out. I lost interest in music and had to think seriously about my life. I did a degree in Business Information Tech and went off to work for one of the largest corporates in the UK, I still work for them now, they pay well however I`m not really cut out for this work thing! I have now turned into everything that I despised as a 1970s Punk Rocker. I have a large house in a village outside Edinburgh, I drive a Jag and I work for the man! I have never married, don`t have kids (sometimes life`s alright) but I am in a relationship of 10 years. This year I got itchy feet and started writing music again and would you believe it, at 43 I am involved in an area where guys my age should not be! Where I go from here I don`t know, I may just have fun until I drop. I rememeber a few teachers. One history teacher in particular who called me a `parasite` which my mother took exception too, I thought it was pretty accurate at the time. Mr Auld who could swing a mighty belt, he actually hit me so hard one time I passed out (wouldn`t I love to meet him now - I practice kick boxing). Mrs Stirrit(?), music teacher, the only teacher I had time for. She encouraged me to bring my copy of the Sex Pistols/God Save the Queen into class and she played right after Beethoven, what a babe (she had a beard you know). Todd Dunlop, I remember you mate. Your sister let me sleep under her bed at 15 years old when I ran away from home, tell her thanks, I have never forgotten. In a nutshell, I was an ass at skool, Punk Rock grabbed me and it became a life style choice and it had a mjaor bearing on my life direction. I`m a decent bloke now, honest. I`m a positive thinker and I care passionatly about the world. Let`s face it, I`ve spent more time writing this than I spent writing in class. Muchos Respectos! Occupation: Front-Line Operations Manager
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1975-1979 - Michael Smith 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Hi To all who knew me, I now live in Dubai having spent the last 24 years in London. I am Director of Human Resources for a large Hotel chain and have two grown up daughters from the first of my two (failed marriges)! So now very happy and single in an amazing place. I have many happy memories of Duncanrig (mostly doing something wrong)and the people who attended what we thought was a mad house. Occupation: Director of Human Resources
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1975-1979 - Crawford Milne 18/01/2010 10:58:13
good memories of some great times at Duncanrig and even some work thrown in from time to time !! Joined BBC in 1983 and still haven`t managed to get out yet. Moved to Glasgow where I still live with my wife and 2 boys who just keep getting bigger and bigger. Occupation: Audio Engineer
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1975-1979 - barbara blane 18/01/2010 10:58:13
HI I ATTENDED DUNCANRIG 1975 1979. CAN REMEMBER JOYCE ALEXANDER.CHRISTINE PARSONS. JUNE MAXWELL.ANNE BACHELOR.LESLEY BROWN.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.LEFT SCHOOL AND WENT TO WORK IN NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK IN GLASGOW FOR A FEW YEARS. THEN WORKED IN A FOOTBALL SOCIAL CLUB.NOW WORKING AS A CARE SUPERVISOR IN EAST KILBRIDE.LIVED IN WESTWOOD LE FROY LANE, WHEN ATTENDED SCHOOL.STILL IN EAST KILBRIDE HAVE 3 KIDS 2 GIRLS AND A BOY. MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER IN 5TH YEAR AT DUNCANRIG. STILL SEE A FEW TEACHERS FROM TIME TO TIME. Occupation: care supervisor
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1975-1979 - David Hill 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I guess I could say that I generally enjoyed my time at Duncanrig. My life changed direction when a notice cam around Mr Cameron, (mathematics) class asking for applications for apprentiship at the then National Engineering Laboratory, (NEL). I applied, was successfule and later became qualified as and engineering craftsman, with particular experience in CAD/CAM and moved to planning. Later joing MoD nad subsequently joined the Heath Service. Currently working as a Senior Manager based at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. My Daughter Sarah is in Third year with my youngest Daughter Nicola joining the school in August. Occupation: Engineering Manager
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1975-1979 - Alan Franklin 18/01/2010 10:58:13
I Attended Duncanrig (A1) from 1975 - 1980 (I Think!!). After leaving school, went to College in Glasgow, studing Computers. I then had several jobs in a computer Operations before moving in to a computer help desk, where I am currently Change Manager. I still live in East Kilbride (Whitehills), where my Boys attend Claremont & St Andrews (their choice) Duncanrig was very big at that time with a lot of huts behind the old block, I travelled down from Greenhills. Ballerup opened when I was in 3rd year I think. MY sister had to attend this new school, and in fact she now works there. I notice that the "new" block has been knocked down, and the old block is still there. The teachers I remember were Mr Young, and MR Wallace from History. They were great. MR Valentine & MR Laird (Maths), MR Simmons (RE), MR Rankin & MR Dalgleish (modern Studies), MR Auld (Art), Miss Gibson (brilliant teacher), Mrs Neilson, Mrs Muckerjee, Mrs Aitcheson, and of course Jenny Auld (English), Mr Gordon and DR freeland (Science), Mr Cowan, Miss Purdon, Mrs Hill & Mrs Allan(Geography), Mrs Land, Miss Hogg, MR Thom (Modern Languages), Mr Irvine & Mr Cowan (Technical), Mr McCrae and Miss Stirrat (music).I would love to hear from any old class mates.
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1975-1979 - Glen Mckellar 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Was just browsing when i should be working and fell upon this page. Thought i`d drop my name in in case there is anyone who remembers me or would like to get in touch. Since leaving Duncanrig i worked as a butcher for some years before moving to the channel Islands. I worked there for about six years and later moved to Denmark. I started education again in Denmark after a couple of years and acheived my Bacheleor in building konstruktion and arcitektur. I have worked a few years as a projekt manager designing glass facade structers. I am now employed in the danish public sector working with building regulations and laws. I am married and have a little one now. Occupation: Building Konstruktor
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1975-1979 - Todd Dunlop 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Todd Dunlop I attended Duncanrig (Eaglesham House - E2) from 1975 – 1979, and a contemporary of such luminaries as Ian Shields, Graham Moncreiff, Billy Richmond, Ian Nisbet (Nizzy), Walter Fry, Gary Scott, Raymond Johnston, Jim Smith, Linsey Stobo, Joan Alexander, Sharon Wilson, Fiona Thorburn and Alan Franklin, (also detailed here). Lived in Leeward Circle (Canberra Primary) and then moved to the Greenhills between 2nd and 3rd year, but stayed at Duncanrig despite the presence of Ballerup (brothers and sisters went there). Didn’t perform to my potential at the time, leaving with next to nowt to join the RAF. Served at home and overseas, including the Falklands during the crisis but became a civilian once more in 1985. There then followed a period of unemployment and illness (leukaemia) - all better now - and finally got back into the run of things in the 90s. Amazingly, went back to Duncanrig during this time to polish off some Highers - should have paid attention first time round!!!!! Since then, higher education – youth worker - designer - sales manager - now currently a Lecturer at Motherwell College, where I am Course Leader for Architectural Technology. Incidentally, married to the wonderful Doreen and have three daughters - 16, 18 and 21 - yes, 21!! - and like Mr Franklin, currently residing in the Whitehills area of the town (since 1990) after many years globetrotting. Despite being on the end of a regular thumping due to my diminutive size and shy disposition, I have many fond memories of the old school. I did eventually sprout to a respectable 5’10” and overcame that awkwardness with self righteous arrogance!!! I have very positive recollections of a number of staff, Mrs Hill (Geography and Eaglesham House Mistress) who bent over backwards affording me every opportunity to make good my potential. Unfortunately, I knew better!! Also Mr David Young (History) who was still there when I went back as an adult, as was Mr Dalglish (Modern Studies). Also Miss Purdie/Purdon (??) (Geography - huge crush), Una Gibson (English - inspirational teacher) and of course the ubiquitous Mrs Munoz (French for 1st and 2nd year and then Registration for 3rd and 4th). Lots of others too many to mention - recognise many more staff names from the other Bios. I pass the old place now and again, without its plethora of huts, and of course no ‘new’ block and remember it bursting at the seams. Would be delighted to hear from anyone (staff or student) from a bygone era. Todd Dunlop, Course Leader, Architectural Technology, Motherwell College, Dalzell Drive, Motherwell, ML1 2DD 01698 232651 Tdunlop@motherwell.co.uk Occupation: Lecturer
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1975-1979 - David McLucas 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Was in Cathkin house. Left to start an apprenticeship at the East kilbride training center in Nerston. Returned to the training center as an instructor from 1987-1989. Immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada in 1989....It was too cold so I moved to Richmond, British Columbia. I now work with computers related to the machining industry, mainly CADCAM and hardware sales.
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1975-1979 - Mark Shickell 18/01/2010 10:58:13
Amended
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1975-1979 - margaret roney 18/01/2010 10:58:13
hi former pupils my name is margaret roney nee feelie i moved to drongan in ayrshire in 1982 when i got married. i have two children my son is 22yrs old and my daughter is 20yrs i have been happily divorced for 7yrs and i work in ayr for wh smith as a senior sales assistant. i would love to hear from any of my former classmates to hear what you have all been up to. Occupation: senior sales
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1972-76 - Liz Paris 08/01/2010 11:34:12
Re Irvine
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1974 to 1978 - janice hamilton 05/01/2010 21:07:51
janice.hamilton@ntlworld.co.uk
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mr - tim 03/12/2009 20:50:24
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1972 - 1976 - Rosalind Wilson 02/12/2009 10:36:01
Started in 2nd year through to 5th. Anyone remember me? Still in East Kilbride.
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