1966 - 1968 - Ian Duffy 18/09/2011 15:47:50
My fondest memory was of Mrs Cochrane. She despaired of me. Got on like a 'house on fire' with Mr Gold. I remember Ken Drury, the Callender Bros. (we are now related) and Hannah my ex girlfriend. I have also been in touch with Janis MacNair this past year. I took early retirement 6 years ago after 30 years as an IT Project/Building Society Manager. If anyone remembers my brief sojourn at Duncanrig you can find me on Facebook, or send an Email. Love and peace. Ian. x
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1960-1965 willie campbell - willie campbell 03/08/2011 19:33:15
hello out there.i arrived at duncanrig from the murray primary school in east kilbride.i cant say i was particularly bright,and that coupled with gawkiness,acne,and an inherent shyness didnt play too well in the "being noticed"stakes.or perhaps it did for different reasons.however what i was fairly good at was art,and it was only in 4th year when i realised i wasnt going to split the atom,find a cure for something deadly,or come to that anything else terribly clever.so when i was asked by mr whiteside in maths class "what i wanted to do with my life" and i said "i want to be a fashion designer"followed by complete silence.these words were to prove immortal alright,and lived with me for the next two school years i can tell you.rescue and understanding came from the wonderfully bohemian and glamerous maggie barclay who taught art and in her own way had a tang of jean brodie with her own "creme de la creme "group in her classroom at lunchtimes.there we all sat, selfconsciously for my part,listening to ravels bolero played scratchily on her dansette record player and opening our sandwiches, mine peanut butter, which my mother had wrapped in milanda greaseproof loaf wrappers.that was topped off with diluting orange which we now know had never seen an orange,but was merely a mix of dyes and chemicals and the blueprint for classroom hyperactivity.i remember mrs barclay,mr baillie and miss mcroberts being very encouraging and understanding and helped me tremendously in realising that you could be a boy and a fashion designer in a sea of would be engineers,academics,and whatever else your parents mapped out for their offspring in 1960s e.k..anyway i eventually got my wish and,and as they say be carefull what you wish for,but i became a fashion designer for 15 mostly happy years.if anyone has a clue who i am,and sometimes i havnt,then get in touch...so to recap. i was 5 feet 10,facial acne covered in an avon spot removing product,(useless)shy,polite,and an embryonic fashion designer.oh,i did a lot more after the fashion thing,but thats for another day.lovely to speak to you,and i realise its 5 minutes out of your life your never gonna get back,
willie x
willie
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Hello to all.... - Larry Barbour 30/04/2011 10:56:21
Left for Canada in February of 1964 with my parents, brother and sister. Have lived in Vancouver area since and loved every moment of it......(Go Canucks!!). Is Harry Taylor from Murray Primary still around? Remember, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Barclay, Mr. Whiteside, Mr. Gold, Mr. MCCormack......Mr Pringle, the janny? If you know of me, drop me a line. Cheers!!
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1968-1972 - Evelyn Brown 09/04/2011 15:54:29
My name is Evelyn Brown and I attended Duncanrig from 1968-1972. I have been married for 32 years and have a daughter aged 26. I have been working in Centre 1 for 36 years and have now semi retired, luvving it. Fellow pupils out there get in touch.
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1968-1972 - Evelyn Fraser 05/04/2011 19:50:42
My name is Evelyn Fraser (nee Brown) and attended Duncanrig from 1968-1972?. I am still living in East Kilbride and have been working in Centre 1 for the past 36 years. I have been married for 32 years to Gordon (also from East Kilbride) and have a daughter aged 26. I remember lots of people from school as a lot of them work in Centre 1. I saw Alison Bushby and would like to get in touch. I was friendly with Alison at school until we were about the age of 16 I think when she moved to Cheltenham. Alison if you remember me get in touch
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Just Found - Jim Farrell 01/04/2011 20:34:54
Just found this site, I guess I havnt really been looking. Good to see some of the names from the past. A brief history, left school bi think 1965 joined the NEL went to Stow college for an HNC got involved with computers in 1967 at the NEL spent the next 25 years in software development in various places around the world. Married Eileen (ne Stephen) in 1971 still married, we live in Berkshire. I took redundancy from IT and have spent the last 20 years or so teaching people to drive and teaching photography at college. We have a son who lives in the US. on the downward slope to retirement to where we don't really know. I have been in contact with Colin Gilchrist recently he s still in NZ. where are you now Mr. Teenan, you seem to have led a nomadic life. Please feel free to contact me via my email.
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former pupil - eileen clark 19/03/2011 16:05:03
attended duncanrig SS from 1964-1979. name was eileen whale
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1972-76 - Cdr.Alan Bowie R.N.M.B.E. 27/11/2010 22:07:28
I left East kilbride to join the R.N.after the sudden death of my dad.After lots of training i joind my 1st ship a minesweeper,then got fast tracked through officer training schoolat Dartmouth.After various positionsas a diving officer i the got my 1st ship to command.Many ships later I ended up as a commander on board H.M.S.Sheffield out in the falklands where i was severly wounded.Was discharged in *3 after reciving the Navy cross and my M.B.E.Now living in Wadebridge cornwall I am separated and have a great21 y/o daughter called Kirsty.I have been back to E.K. once and once only since my retirement from the R.N. and it blew my mind the size if the place,I got lost in my home town.Since leaving the forces once my health improoved enough I worked as as a professional photographer travelling the world.Was diagnosed last xmas with motor Neuron dissease and I am now confined to a "Granny Buggy" as mu daughter calls it to get around.
I have fond memmories of Duncanrigg ,my mates the Adams twins Alan&David,Spook, G.I.Robson to name just a few.My fondest memories have got to be some of the most sexy girls on the planet though yeah.Teachers well music was jessica stirrit with the beared,how could you forget her.happy times.If you know me hope that the passing of the years has been kind to you.with affection Alan Bowie
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Memory Lane - Kay Blackman 01/11/2010 15:29:30
Just taking a trip down memory lane. Does anyone remember me? I have lived in Coventry since 1965 but still remember my days at Duncanrig. I used to live in Strathcona Place and then Owen Avenue
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Calling Joe Nelson - Allan Leslie 31/10/2010 11:19:30
Joe, Hi! My email is afleslie@optushome.com.au
Yes my brother is Ian leslie, still in London area. I worked with my dad in NEL for a while. Now working on Data Encryption in Sydney. Please email me. We had great times on the violin!
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Davis Knox 1962=66` - davis knox 17/10/2010 16:02:04
Saw lots of peoples' names I remember very well, eg Joe Nelson, Isobel Anderson (how's Lynda?), Eddie Farrell (good football player back then - lefty).
Feel free to drop me a note at davisknox@sympatico.ca
I'm happily retired in Toronto, Canada. If you see John MacNeil, or Tommy Burgess, please give them my best.
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ISOBEL CRAMER(ANDERSON) - Albert Knox 01/10/2010 15:05:22
How do I get in touch with you.
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Hi ! - margaret osborne 25/09/2010 22:34:00
Loretta!...you still in Holland?, would be great to hear from you...Margaret Osborne (McLachlan)..not with Stewart now, re-married, Marc 40 next year, how are Paul & Michelle?...and Ray?
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1963 to 1968 - Moira McNeill 21/09/2010 11:45:51
In the 60's I was Moira McNeill. Fellow students that I remeber at that time: Anita Thompson, Anne Smith, Gillian Smith, Irene McMillan, Jean Gillespie, Karen Phipps, Dianna Jackson, Ann Aitken, Louise Belleshaw, Rhonda Fleming, Laura McGill, Kay Middlemiss, Irene Cameron, Adiranne Ferguson,Margaret Withers, Rosalyn Steele, Stuart Waugh, John (Ginger) Lamont,Andy Clelland,Brian Ogilvy, David (fiery) Maguire, Graham Sutherland, Ken Drury, David Bailey,Gordon Harper, Tom (Ian) Lees - to whom I was married in 1970, had some happy and interesting years until 1979 when we decided to divorce. I believe he has re-married, and hope that he is happy.
I have spent most of my life in the Travel Industry, from Airlines, to Tour Operators, Cruise Company, followed by manager of several Travel Agencies. Just over a year ago I bought over the Agency in which I was manager, and have turned it into a Luxury Travel Consultancy. I deal with Tailor Made and Exclusive Round World or Longhaul holidays and Luxury Cruises.
I remarried in 1982, an English man called John Atkinson. John retired last year after 38years in the Civil Service and we now live in North Wales, where I still run my Travel Business.
I was 60 last week, and returned to Galsgow for the first time in nearly 40 years, to meet up with my sister and brother in-law, for a trip down memory lane. It was a very special time, and lovely to come back to Scotland after so many years.
To any of you who may remember me. Hello ! I hope life has treated you well. I have some very fond memories of each and every one of you, and of special teachers who made an impact on my life. i.e. Margaret Barclay (Art) Jenny Auld (English) Gillian Griffiths (History) Marion Hill (Geograpy) James Sutherland (English) Sutherland Schloss (Art) and various others whose names sadly evade me at present. Age is not always kind !!!
I would love to see some comments from any of you, and an update as to what you are all doing with your lives.
Moira (McNeill) Atkinson
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1961-1966 - June Fraser 14/09/2010 23:26:14
I stumbled on this web-site by accident and was surprised to see so many remembered names (including an entry from my brother Ross). I think we were very lucky having our education in the 60's although I can honestly say I didnt appreciate it at the time. I still smart at the injustice of being belted on my first day at Duncanrig by a fiendish red-haired science teacher (Miss McKenzie) for the heinious crime of 'having my eyes open during the assembly prayer!'. I also have fond memories of us girls practising for the school dance in the gymnasium wearing stunningly attractive navy blue knickers (Strictly Come Dancing eat your heart out). Jenny Auld, Mr Gold, Mr Harvie, Mr McNab were all favourites teachers who had the dubious pleasure of trying to cram knowledge into my head! My one claim to fame was being made a prefect and discovering that I didnt have to purchase a dinner ticket. I could then have school lunch and stock up on sweets from 'the van'. I can recall buying a single woodbine fag and a match and sharing with other worthies of my group, Sheena McCrae, Lorraine Findlay, Wilma Forbes and the sadly deceased - Jennifer Todd. We are all still great friends and were at Lorraines daughters wedding in Italy in June this year. Its been fun reading all the entries and trying to put faces to names. Happy Days!
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E Me! - Gordon Teenan 17/08/2010 21:04:28
Love to hear from FPs 61-67, where is Ross Fraser? Wrote an entry ages ago, was an illegal immigrant in Brasil, repeated the exercise in China (Don't try this at home) as they say. If you ever get the chance to go to China.....Don't...Syria was "interesting" got food poisoning there too. Did meet the president's wife though...very nice!
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contact albert knox - isobel cramer (anderson) 20/07/2010 07:36:40
Didn't attend DSS but do remember you and your brother from EK....Currently living in Mexico and San Francisco, Calif. Would love to say hi! Also, you can find me on Facebook.
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1962-1968 - Joe Nelson 28/06/2010 20:56:22
Allan Les;ie Do you have a brother called Ian whose father worked at the NEL? I remember an Ian. Does anyone remember me? The fiddler in the school orchestra?
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Retired - Joe Nelson 28/06/2010 11:58:49
82-86 Hi I fondly remember Bawjkaws Physics belting tests and Mr vWales' 500 line essay
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1958-1965 - Margaret Lochhead (Rule) 06/06/2010 04:18:35
I left East Kilbride when I got married in 1969, lived in Hampshire for 10 years and then moved to Ohio and Mississippi USA where we have been for 30 years. I still work with freshmen students at the University of Southern Mississippi. I have been married to the same guy for 40 years and I have 2 grown daughters and one grandson.
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LARRY BARBOUR CONTACT ME! - DAVID STEIN 20/04/2010 06:19:43
Larry! Hello! Please contact me.
Best,
David
Toronto
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1963 - 1968 - Billy Robertson 07/03/2010 17:38:09
Hi, Billy Robertson,bewildered ex Heathery Knowe pupil entered the gate of DSSS with my buddy Alasdair Wilson in 1963 We joined 1c and within weeks were settled and had made many new friends, importantly Jimmy Grant and Colin (Colly) Campbell whose shared love of guitar and pop music helped steer me to where I am now, in The Canaries as an entertainer. Early Memories are of Mr Pringle "The Janny" and his more sympathetic assistant Mr Crichton. Of course the more famous teachers of the time, Speedy Sutherland? who would take twenty minutes to go from the staff room to his class, Jenny Auld who was one of the best orators of Shakespere I've ever come across, Bob McDougall the PT teacher who used to treat us like army cadets, McRae the music teacher who gave us h**l for singing falsetto harmonies in his silly sing song (wish I had taken more notice of what he was actually teaching), Mr Wales in the English depatment who could throw chalk sticks over his shoulder and hit chatty pupils with his back turned to them. Worst recollection was being belted by Bubble Kent the technical teacher for something I didn't do and having the veins in my wrist swolen for the rest of the day, made worse by the fact that he kept his strp rillrd up inside a hollowed out book which I think was a bible. Does anyone else remember this? One of the best times was our trip to Konigsee in Germany and if anyone has a digitised copy of the home movie I would Love a copy.
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Alison Bushby - alison bushby 06/03/2010 18:22:54
I wonder if any of my old friends will remember me from all those years ago, especially Jill, Margaret, Duncan, and the teachers, Mr Valentine and my English teacher whose name has escaped me now.
What I do remember though and something that has stayed with me all this time, is having to watch the boys lining up hands crossed ready to get the belt, thank goodness as girls we just got lines!!!!!!!
I do remember also occasionally going to the square for chips and a cream bun, very naughty now when you think of it.
I left Scotland after a couple of years to join the WRNS, and am now living in Dorset. Would love to hear from anyone who might remember me.
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1966-1972 - alison bushby 23/02/2010 17:11:18
Hello, I wonder if any body will remember me. A few people I would love to contact are Rhona McLean and I remember Margaret Cross. Teachers I remember are Mr Valentine, the English teacher, but unfortunately what still remains to me to this day was the belt that the boys used to get, the vision of them standing there with hands crossed still haunts me, thank goodness as girls we just got lines!!!!!
Yes I do remember having lunch in the square really naughty chips and a cream bun.
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Phyllis Buchanan - phyllis buchanan 10/02/2010 18:30:47
1968 to 1972, Remmember Mr. Harvey, Miss Auld, Mr. Russel, remmember when the new head came and we did not have to wear the uniform any longer. remmember going to the square for chips, went to Malta and New York, Washington D.C. with Mrs Hill.
Have lived in Toronto since 75, have two kids, my daughter toured the U.K. with Disney on Ice a few years ago, I got to see her in Aberdeen.
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1959-1962 alandmorrison46@yahoo.com - alan morrison 07/02/2010 20:36:01
Doreen Martin,Charlie Hoey,,George Greenfield,Robin Macdougal.It would be great to here from you.
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1959-1962 - Alan Morrison 06/02/2010 14:16:52
After leaving Duncanrig I worked in Rolls Royce for some time then in different areas of Marine Plant Maintenance before moving to Sunny California in 1979 for the agreeable weather and wonderful beaches...... These are some of the teachers I remember..... Wales with wonderful hair style:Sinclair and Anderson science:Miss Tonks English,Sam the bam and Mr Peebles janitors;Jounstone history;Mr Sewart, engish and Rugby coach;Mr Macdougal,PE; Some good memories. Should anyone wish to get in touch my email is alandmorrison 46@yahoo.com.Would be great to hear from you.
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1962-1966 - Edith Millar 23/01/2010 01:16:17
Edith Millar (now Howie). Living in Queensland Australia with my Aussie husband, Gordon, who I met while working for Avis Rent a Car in Aberdeen Would love to hear from some of my contemporaries. My brother William is still in EK.
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correction to name - margaret khan 18/01/2010 14:06:00
I've noticed only my married name is mentioned in the new guestbook. My surname was MacLean. Would really like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
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1960-1963 - Tam Mckee 18/01/2010 12:59:42
I attended Kirktonholme School before moving up to Duncanrig, worked all over the country before eventually moving to Great Moor in Cheshire 11 years ago.
I have a daughter, 26, who lives in Shawlands and a son aged 21 who is still with Maggie and I.
I now own and run my own sign survey, installation and maintenance company.
I would like to talk to anyone from my time at Duncanrig and anyone else who may remember me.
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1958-1960 - Andy Paterson 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I lived in EK from 1956 - 1960 when I emigrated to Sydney, Australia. I also went to the Village School and The Murray School. Would like to hear from anyone who was at these schools or Duncanrig. Occupation: Retired
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1959-1962 - Robin McDougal 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I was at Duncanrig from 1959 - 1962. My dad was also there, as PE teacher, from when the School opened in 1957/8 until he retired in 1975/76. Like some of the others listed, I spent time at smoker`s corner and trying to avoid having to do any work. [One thing Ross - there was a Sinclair and a Bill not two Sinclairs]. I met Sinclair McLeod, Jack Johnston and John Harvey and their wives at my Mum and Dad`s Golden Wedding and later, sadly, in 1995 at my dad`s funeral. I left school almost as soon as I reached 15 and joined the RN for a few years. On discharge I`d a number of jobs, [remember full employment?] mostly to do with selling. During this time I met and married another `ex-riggian` Sheila Robb [1960 - 65]. We have three children and four grandchildren and now stay in Forfar. After 10 years involved in the Contract Cleaning Industry I started up on my own in Forfar but after 5 years received an offer I couldn`t refuse and became an employee again. I`m still with the same company but am now the site Health, Safety and Environmental Officer for a multi-national pharmaceutical manufacturer. Sheila and I visit the EK area quite often and keep in touch with other ex pupils - Ronnie & May [Nee McEwan] Cockburn, Tom Jarvie and, Sheila, from more recently has met up with, Margaret Carson and Isobel Smith. Regards Robin Occupation: Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
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1959-1962 - Gerald Pocock 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Welcome Occupation: Retired Jeweller
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1959-1962 - Albert Knox 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi, Am living in Canada since 1967, would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. Does anyone know where Ian McNabb is? Occupation: engineer
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1959-1964 - DAVID WILSON 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I would be happy to catch up with anyone who remembers me from school. Occupation: Part time tutor Inverness College UHI -Retired Social Worker
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1959-1964 - GEORGE GREENSHIELDS 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I attended Duncanrig 59-64, which were interesting times, and my wife Pamela Sorbie 73-77. We lived in Dubai 91-2001 and then Istanbul until early 2003. Prior to those little adventures I was an engineer at sea for 20 years, eventually reaching the dizzy heights of Chief Engineer. I now work for a shipping company in Glasgow, which is pretty good. Have a daughter born in 1990 and a grown up son who has two smashing kids of his own. Occupation: SUPERINTENDENT ENGINEER
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1959-1964 - Doreen Townsend 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Kia ora from New Zealand. Doreen Townsend (nee Martin). Was just browsing your site as I am a VERY ex-pupil - left in 1964. Have been in touch recently with some old classmates but can`t remember exactly when the school was opened - don`t think it was many years before I attended. I would appreciate you letting me know if poss.
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1959-1964 - George Greenshields 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I attended Duncanrig 59-64, which were interesting times, and my wife Pamela Sorbie 73-77. We have now lived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for last six years, but return every summer to visit our families. We also bring both our old Mums out here every year for a holiday. I am employed as Chief Engineer with Dubai Drydocks and Pam works for Emirates Airline as a dental nurse. We have a daughter, Gemma, who is nearly eight years old. I have a son still in EK who also is an old Duncanrig boy as were as Pam`s brothers Mitchell and Bobby. Have lived in Dubai since 1992, with my wife Pamela (Sorbie)and my daughter Gemma, who was born in Rutherglen 1990. Am employed as department manager with Dubai Drydocks and baby sitter to around 600 men.Get back to EK most summers to visit family and friends. I have a son, still there, who now has two kids of his own and is ex "Rig" boy also.Keep in touch,via email,with Stevie Forrest and recently made contact with Tom Hendry, who now lives in South Africa,after 20 years. Occupation: Engineer
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1959-1964 - Allan Leslie 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Thanks to all who attended my "Class of 1964 and friends" reunion in July 2004. It was great fun. It was also nice to meet the 8 others who couldn`t make our get-together in Bruce Hotel, EK, because of Summer Holidays, etc. I have just started a new job with British Aerospace Systems, Williamtown RAAF Air base, NSW< Australia, but will try to post some of our re-union photos on the attached web site soon. Regards from Australia, Allan Leslie Occupation: Systems Engineer (British Aerospace, Austr)
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1959-1965 - Adrienne Smith 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Married for 35 years. Have 2 sons. Most of my life spent teaching French and German. Occupation: teacher
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1960-1963 - Loretta Bartlett 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I have lived in Holland since 1974,I would like to get in touch with old school friends. Occupation: bank employee
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1960-1963 - John Hume 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi all you old-timers,I was at the school during the heady days of the early 60s. Who can forget the rise of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and the assassination of President Kennedy to name but two of my abiding memories of the time.I have so many fond memories of the school in those years and so many friends to remember. Unfortunately, I have always had a poor memory for names but I can visualise many faces most of which will have changed considerably now. My best mate was Hugh Nicholson who I`m sure many of you will also remember. He went on to make a name for himself playing in `Marmalade` and wrote their hit `Cousin Norman`. Then went on to get to number 17 in the charts in 1978 with his group `Blue` under contract to Elton John`s record label.I was previously a pupil at Heathery Knowe Primary School when I lived in Curlingmire. Then moved to Parry Terrace whilst at Duncanrig.On leaving the school I entered the Civil Service and had many happy years working in the PAYE Accounts Office in Strathmore House, then to the tax office, Glasgow 2nd district. Ten years then followed in Centre 1 taxes before taking a side-step into ADP in the systems unit at Centre 1. This latter move was responsible for my eventual departure from EK to Telford where I continued to work in the Revenue`s IT office before being privatised and becoming an EDS employee. In 2000 I took early retirment from EDS and now work in a small software house in Telford supporting their payroll and attendance management software. If anyone out there remembers me (for any reason - good or bad) and would like to make contact please e-mail me at ellispeters@aol.com. All the best.
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1960-1963 - Bob Napier 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I`ve always thought these FP sites were a bit cheesy. But maybe its an age thing that`s got me on board - reminiscing as the age of incontinence fast approaches!I high-tailed it out of East Kilbride in 1966 and went to London. Stayed in the South for fourteen years and returned to East Kilbride in 1980 (with my wife and two daughters). We have a house in Westwood - overlooking Duncanrig (!) which my daughters also attended. But at the moment I`m living in Bucharest and my wife shuttles between here and there.Have very good memories of Duncanrig - jannies Pringle and Sam for example - slightly clouded by a sadistic Geography teacher (FP`s of my vintage will know who I mean!) I too was a smokers` corner regular - but chucked the fags 30 years ago. In fact, I seem to be getting more health conscious the older I get. (First marathon at 60?)
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1960-1964 - lenora gilmour 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Is there anyone out there who remembers me. ? I would love to hear from anyone. I have two grown up daughters and three-soon to be four grandchildren. I run a business selling dancewear and I also teach ballet/tap and highland dancing. Occupation: dance teacher
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1960-1967 - IAN DAVIDSON 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I am a sixties pupil of Duncanrig. I actually was there for 6 and 1/2 years because I left Halfemerke with my twin sister Hazel in January 1960. I left in June 1967 to join the Royal Bank of Scotland Cornwall Way Town Centre E.K. I am now retired from the Bank after 33 years glorious service ( all in Lanarkshire branches ). I now live in St. Leonards E.K. with my wife Mary. I have been in my house since 1967. Does anyone remember me and my sister, who left after third year? Occupation: RETIRED BANKER
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1960-1968 - duncan mclean 18/01/2010 10:57:58
to r mcdougal. was in the dog class 3g 62/63.your father was pe teacher,principal was tait who had a daughter attending dr too. other teachers were Ms Andersen-music,whiteside maths, Ms Auld english,Mr Wales english and his wife, Technical people can,t remeber Occupation: md
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1961-1963 - Eddie Farrell 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I am now living in Kuala Lumpur with my wife Laura(nee McGill - also Duncanrig 1962-67) and working for Exxon, looking after their expats in the Asia Pacific region. We have 2 sons , Iain and Neil who are at college / school in England. Contemporaries were Ken Drury ; Iain & Brian Ogilvie ; and Bob McKinney...my brother, Ronnie is also an old boy and lives still in East Kilbride with his wife ,Jean.
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1961-1963 - Isabelle Burgess 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I emigrated to Edomonton, Alberta, Canada in 1973. I trained at the Victoria Infirmary, and I have worked in the Royal Alexandra Hospital since arriving in Canada. I am married with one son. Would like to get in touch with the following, Sheena Whittle, Christine Logan or Isabel Jeffries.
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1961-1963 - Peter Cawthorne 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi, everyone. Maybe some of you remember me as "popcorn", I managed to pick up this unfortunate nickname one morning in the first year cloakroom and it just stuck!I`m living in Montreal Canada at the moment, working as a Technical writer for an animation company, if you want you can check it out at www.toonboom.com I`m married and have two boys(men)from my previous marriage. After I left Duncanrig I worked as a Medical Photographer at the Southern General in Glasgow and then in England. Well 12 years of photography was enough so I moved to Canada and picked up various other professions before returning to University. Then I found work in my current field. I still stay in touch with some of the folk from Duncanrig, John Barr, Garry Gillies, Bill Skeane, and Malcolm Mckechnie..but have lost touch with others. Does anyone remember or know of what happened to an american exchange teacher called Mr.Hank Hutton, he taught science and also a Ms. Lentzner.. she was also on exchange from the States? Also Dorothy Stewart, I`d appreciate it if anyone could let me know of their whereabouts.I had many great times at Duncanrig..cheers to you all.
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1961-1963 - Gordon Thomson 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hello from Australia. I lived at 4 Croft Road Murray 4 and attended Murray Primary before attending Duncanrig. I moved to Perth Western Australia in 1967. Iam married with 2 children and was last in E.K. in 1996. My only relatives left in E.K. are the Jarvie clan of Murdoch Rd. Murray 1, Many of whom attended Duncanrig. I have a Financial Planning business here in Perth. I would love to attend any school reunions and would be interested to hear if the school has any plans in this regard. I would like to hear from Colin Laird, Campbell Crawford, Ian Reid, Linda Mason, Robert Holmes, Dougie Somneror anybody who was in my class.
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1961-1963 - Helen Ivankovic 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Emigrated to Australia 1963. Currently living in Melbourne. Reference librarian at La Trobe University. Married with 2 children - boy and girl.
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1961-1964 - Larry Barbour 18/01/2010 10:57:58
A big Canadian hello!!!! I left you in February 1964 and been in British Columbia ever since.I spent 30 years driving a city bus in Vancouver and area. I now live in Parksville on Vancouver Island. Hope to hear from you tho` I may not remember names. Occupation: retired
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1961-1966 - Isabelle Burgess 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I left East Kilbride in 1973, to come to Edmonton, Alberta Canada. I have one son and have been happily married for 30 years. I would love to hear from old classmates, Sheena Whittle, Christine Logan or Isabel Jeffries. Occupation: Registered Nurse
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1961-1967 - Gordon Teenan 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I went to Duncanrig from ´61 to ´67, Mr. Tait was the headmaster, I never realized it at the time but it was a pretty solid education that I have managed to squeeze more out of than I had a right to. I remember those responsible well, Messrs Sinclair, Science, Hawthorn, French, Lind, Maths, Sutherland and Auld, English, McLeod(s) Physics, and Applied maths and McDougal, PE not forgetting Mr. Whiteside who got me on the rails with Algebra, many others played a part, I can remember it like it was yesterday, wish it was tomorrow I would have stayed home! I left school, home and Scotland in that order. Three years or so later I ended up next door to Bournemouth bright lights, sea, sun, and surf. I got paid to travel the world from time to time from then, Europe, the US, Scandinavia, Finland, South Africa, Java and am now in South America ´till March 08. I have sailed around the English Channel and on an 8th century replica trading vessel from the Straits of Java to Benoa on Bali Island. I saw both sides of Check Point Charlie before they went and pulled the Berlin wall down, that was back when all the borders had armed guards, pre Bush and all the terrorists were German. Bader Mienhof and all that. I was amazed to find this web site and surprised it is not stuffed with former pupils. It was just in an idle moment I thought it was worth a try, now look what’s happened! What happened to everybody? Who got famous, who got rich? Who got found out? Who did time? When is Douglas Blackwood going to give me my steel ruler back, did Topham ever straighten up and fly right? Did David Bailey become an international artist? Did Harry Smith become a wealthy arms dealer? Talk to me, tell all, get Skype on your pc and ring me for free! (It’s a free download too).Skype name is cazbil. Things are different here, now I know how Mr. Biggs felt! Snakes, lizards, geckos (live on the ceiling) stop you sleeping with your mouth open., at night after the rain you get snails the size of your fist, all the horses trot, cows have humps and their ears hang down. Occupation: Manufacturing Liason Engineer
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1961-1968 - ruby davidson 18/01/2010 10:57:58
left Duncanrig in 1968 and trained as a primary teacher. As soon as I left college entered the world of deaf education and am still involved, working in Dalziel High School, Motherwell as Depute Headteacher responsible for Support for Learning, including the management of a large Deaf Unit. I married Norrie Davidson, another former pupil, 33 years ago and we now live in Strathaven. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Occupation: teacher
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1962-1966 - davis knox 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hello. I went to Duncanrig from `62 til `66 (I think). I would love to get my hands on class photos and/or catch up with any of my old pals. I live in Toronto, Canada, with my wife Heather. Occupation: finance
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1962-1966 - Edith Howie 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi to anyone who remembers me. I now live in Australia on the Gold Coast in Queensland. Have been married to Gordon for 24 years. He is an Australian and I met him when I was living and working in Aberdeen. I have not lived in E.K. since 1974 but have been back for regular visits. My brother William still lives there in Greenhills. I would love to hear of or from some of my school mates. Linda Bryan, Jackie Docherty, Jackie Ferguson, Moira Pooley, Irene Miller or anyone else. Occupation: Car Rental Manager
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1962-1968 - Carol van Bokhoven 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I`ve recently moved back to EK after having been away for many years. Occupation: Lecturer
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1962-1968 - Carol van Bokhoven 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I`ve recently moved back to EK after having been away for many years. Occupation: Lecturer
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1962-1968 - Rosalyn Steele 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi All, Hoping to find someone who went to school with me. I have three older brothers and lived right across the street from School on Alberta Ave. Occupation: Administration Officer
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1962-1968 - Carol van Bokhoven 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I`ve recently moved back to EK after having been away for many years. Occupation: Lecturer
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1963-1967 - Audrey Macdonald 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me and am interested in what they are doing now, where they are and what life held in store for them Occupation: Employment Adviser
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1963-1968 - Christine Gillman 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I attended Halfmerke Primary and lived in Logie Park, East Mains. I left Duncanrig in 6th year Xmas 1968 for a working holiday in Australia and am still here. I married and Ausie 33 years ago and have 2 grown up sons. I`d really like to get in touch with former friends and classmates. I now live in Brisbane, Queensland and work as a Property Manager. Occupation: Property Manager
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1963-1968 - margaret khan 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi there. Heard of this site from a friend. Been living in Holland near Rotterdam for last 40 years.Would like to hear from anybody who remembers me particularly nicola nicol. Bye Occupation: housewife
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1963-1968 - Ann Dixon 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I,m rather new to pc`s and happened to stumble on the web site for the old school. I attended Duncanrig in the early 60`s and was in the "B" class and Avondale House (the best!) At the moment I`m living in County Durham with my husband of 33years, but lived for 10years in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My name? Ann Dixon! Often wonder what some of the former classmates are up to --- Lesley Finlayson, Ann Rodhouse, Ian & Sheila Davidson, Pat & Norma Sneddon, Ruby Scullion,Jean Prentiss and many others whose names dwell somewhere in the fog of my brain! Perhaps next time I log on, I might get a few surprises.
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1963-1968 - carol van bokhoven 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Just having moved back to ek after 40 years! I would love to hear from anyone I went to school with. Occupation: Lecturer
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1963-1969 - Colin MacNee 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I think we moved to EK about 1961. I attended East Milton for a year before transferring to the newly built Canberra Primary School. I lived in Melbourne Avenue, Westwood (Australia), with my sister Jane (also Duncanrig, 1963 - 1969). I attended Strathclyde University for a B.Sc. in Mathematics, followed by a year at Glasgow University and Jordanhill for a Dip.Ed. and a teaching qualification. I turned down a job as Mathematics Master at Kelvingrove Academy (one of my proudest moments) and went doon the water to teach at "the dirty wee port" (Port Glasgow). I married in 1975 and I had 3 fun-packed years teaching at the High School at the height of ROSLA. I joined IBM in Greenock where I worked for 7 years. A year after our first daughter was born in 1984 we moved to Southampton;our second daughter was born in 1986. I have been working ever since for IBM in the software development laboratory in Hursley (just outside Winchester in Hampshire). We now live in Dorset. My area of expertise is quality management. I have travelled around the world as a UK delegate to ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and have the misfortune of being one of the authors of ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems - Requirements.
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1963-1969 - Barrie Crawford 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Still living in East Kilbride. I got early retirement from Uddingston Grammar School in June 2007 where I`d been Principal Teacher of Modern Languages for over 15 years. I`m doing some supply work which I`m enjoying so far. Happily married for 32 years with 2 children both in their 20s. I still referee football, am a member of the local Gilbert & Sullivan Society and am Praise Group leader at the South Parish Church. Occupation: Modern Languages Teacher
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1963-1969 - Barrie Crawford 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Still living in East Kilbride. I got early retirement from Uddingston Grammar School in June 2007 where I`d been Principal Teacher of Modern Languages for over 15 years. I`m doing some supply work which I`m enjoying so far. Happily married for 32 years with 2 children both in their 20s. I still referee football, am a member of the local Gilbert & Sullivan Society and am Praise Group leader at the South Parish Church. Occupation: Modern Languages Teacher
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1963-1969 - Catherine Bilotta 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I went to Duncanrig from 1963-1969 after which I went on to Hamilton College (which I hated) and then got married and came to live in Belgium in 1972. I have been here ever since and regret not having kept in touch with folk from school. It was great to read other former pupils` remarks which reminded me of some of the teachers we loved or loathed. Jenny Auld and Mr Shepherd of course were outstanding. I hated French and all the French teachers with the exception of Mr. Swarbruk(?), a real Hercule Poirot lookalike! Who would have ever thought that I would become a bi-lingual? That`s life!! Now I`m a librarian and a pastor`s wife and have two grown-up children. I`d love to get some news of anybody who remembers me!!!!
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1964-1968 - Sandra Antouny 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi from Sydney, Australia. I was a former Duncanrig pupil 1964-68. Worked for Centre 1 when it opened in 68 for 2yrs, then migrated to Australia. Have been here since 1970. Would like to hear from anyone who was in any of my classes (1c-1964)and (2d 1965) eg.Rose McMillan, Catherine McKenzie, Janet Mitchell, Barbara Boyd, Georgina Muir,(do u still live in Sheil Ave? Pleased to see any school photos if possible(1964-68) Occupation: Housewife
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1964-1968 - Leslie Aldous 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Hi all, I am still at Duncanrig having taught there for the last 36 years. I would be pleased to here from anyone who remembers me. Occupation: Teacher
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1965-1968 - Jacqueline Barnes 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Would like to hear from anyone who knew me. Occupation: Office Manager
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1965-1968 - Christine Noon 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I then moved to Corby Northants and in 77 my husband and I emigrated to Canada. We have three sons.
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1965-1969 - Stevan Campbell Meehan 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Good school,good long lasting friends (even if we never met again for 32years) I`m refering to Richard Lindsey (Ullapool) and Jim Jessamine (Mauritius). Left school on my Honda motorcycle and rode off into the sunset. Joined Police done a lot of things. Got married, three sons, one at Edinburgh Uni training to be a layabout (sorry PE teacher) 2 still at school and loving it (unlike their father). Live in God`s country (Ayr) Work with Touch the World Ministries in UK training young people and sending them out on Christian Mission. Occupation: Logistical Co-ordinator
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1965-1969 - lillian lees 18/01/2010 10:57:58
havent been able to find anyone from my time at duncanrig online are you all gone and forgotten Occupation: machine operator
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1965-1969 - Gordon Lennox 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I lived in Elgin Place, East Mains, with my sisters Karen (also Duncanrig, 67 - ? ), Valerie and brother, Craig. For several years I worked in Quality Assurance, married in 1976, moved to Stranraer, 1977. Left work in 1982 and went to St Andrews University where I gained a BD and became a minister in Church of Scotland. In 1991 I became a Freelance Photographer, now living in Newtonmore supplying photos to regional & national press as well as magazines and P.R. groups. My brother Craig still lives in East Kilbride and I would be extremely interested in reunion.
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1965-1970 - Bill Lindsay 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.Vividly recall my first day, an Art Teacher by the name of Baillie gave me the belt! Recall the following teachers: Mcrae in Music with moustache glasses and flowing gown. Valentine Maths. Miss Evans Geography Mr McKendrick Maths.People I recall..Mike Blamires, Brian Dunlop, Trevor Clelland, Dougie Burns,Billy Johnstone.Maxine Kenyon,Linda Barns. Not the best of experiences I`m afraid and was happy to leave. First job was as a Lab. Tech. in Hairmyres. Married foolishly and currently awaiting divorce. Two kids Billy and Fern 17 and 12 respectively. Made contact with Richard Lindsay he runs an independant hostel in Ullapool.Remember also Jaqueline Forsyth who I am about to email. Occupation: Careers Adviser
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1965-1970 - Ellen Bevins 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I attended approx. 1965-1970.My father Bill Ramsay was an art teacher at Duncanrig in earlier years which meant I got a lot of unwanted attention from other teachers i.e. Mr Russell, Miss Auld, Mr Shepherd,Mrs Cochrane (skirts on the knee girls) These were all my father`s friends !!!! I am married to a kiwi and live in Melbourne,Australia We have 2 sons Paul and Scott. Paul is 29 and has twin daughters(yes I`m a grandma Scott is 17 and still at high school. I work in the gambling industry. I`d love to hear from any of my old school friends from Duncanrig days.
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1965-1971 - Jim Taylor 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Atten Occupation: Director, Educational Training Company
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1965-1971 - FRANK McGONIGAL 18/01/2010 10:57:58
greetings to everyone that knew me at duncanrig.Look me up sometime cheers frank Occupation: SUPPORT WORKER FOR LEARNING DISABLED
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1965-1971 - Ian Miller 18/01/2010 10:57:58
G`Day, Greetings from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. My name is IAN MILLER. I attended Duncanrig between 1965 and 1971. In my final year I was the Boys School Captain, and in 1970/71 I won the Geography Gold Medal ( Mrs Hill was my teacher). Between 1971 and 75 I attended Strathclyde University where I gained a BSc in Applied Geology, and I gained an MSc in Mineral Exploration in 1980 from the Royal School of Mines in London. I currently work as a Professional Geologist, and I am involved in mineral exploration, principally gold, in Western Australia. I have been in Australia for 10 years and I am now an Australian citizen - but I do still have my Scotish accent. Prior to my arrival in Auatralia in 1987, I spent 10 years living and working in Africa - Zambia, South Africa and Namibia, I basically left Africa as there were too many wars on the go, and I always ended up in the middle of them.
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1965-1971 - Sally Soughton 18/01/2010 10:57:58
At Duncanrig 1965-71 as a pupil, taught 1975-77. Pupil from 1965 till 1971, brother Bert Frame 1961-1965 I think. Trained as Home Economics Teacher and returned to teach 1975-1977. Left to join Services Education Authority in Germany. Became 2I/C Home Economics at Prince Rupert School, Rinteln, Germany. Married and went to St Georges School, Hong Kong and taught English, Art and History - no laughing please!!! Had two sons - Jamie and Robbie - real Scottish names even if their father is English!!! Became a primary school teacher in Bangor, N.Ireland. Back to Germany and taught Year 6 at Lister School, Herford, Germany for four years. Now the senior teacher at a small school in |Hertfordshire just 40 mins from the centre of London.
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1965-1971 - Robert Graham 18/01/2010 10:57:58
Dear folks – hope you can help. My name is Robert Graham and I attended Duncanrig between 1965/71. In my final year at school my English Teacher was Gordon McAllan and part of our final year project was to make a film on a subject of the school. In our youthful wisdom we decided to make a film regarding the length of walk between “the huts” and the New Block. This film was produced and scripted by the pupils only, the filming was with said teachers artistic input. We even filmed part of it at the old ferry at Fairlie (largs) - yes the new block was a long walk !.Do you know if the school is still has this film and if so would it be possible to see, copy etc.While I am on can you tell me where Gordon McAllan is teaching at the moment.Would appreciate a reply.
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1966-1969 - Angus Mitchell 18/01/2010 10:57:58
I lived at 45 Flinders Place in East Kilbride between 1966 and 1969. I attended Canberra Primary School and my sister Jean Mitchell attended Duncanrig before emigrating to Australia in Nov 69. I have married an Australian girl called Pam. I have two children Jason aged 11 and Duncan aged 6. I now live in Canberra and I work at the Australian Taxation Office (someone has to) where I am the National Director for Debt Collection and Accounting activities. I remember some friends by the name of Colin Borthwick, Lindsay Graham, Tom Doak and Gavin Heinz(?). If any one can give me details about these guys or Canberra Primary it would be greatly appreciated.
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1957-1959 - sheila wales (scott) 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Hi there. married to Alex since 1968 we have 1 son 2 daughter and 2 grandsons. Live in Motherwell. I remember a few people from my class Lorraine Mawhinney, Joyce Craig,Sandy Mcmillan,Margaret Mcdonald,to name but a few. Also from previous years Margaret Mcgeorge,Margaret Grieve, Liz McIntyre who are still around EK. My late sister Carole also attended at the same time as myself and my brothers Ian(John) and Alex attended a couple of years later.I have to say that I have enjoyed my working life a lot better than I liked school which is why I prefer to run our Company with my son than to retire. So far my life has been pretty good and hope it continues this way. If you want to get in touch feel free. Occupation: finance director
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1957-1960 - ROBERT YOUNG 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Hi does anyone remember me being at duncanrig maybe in their class. Occupation: GENERAL MANAGER OWN COMPANY
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1957-1960 - Margaret Hetherington (Hetherington) 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Living in Australia Occupation: Accountant
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1957-1961 - Sheila Wales (Scott) 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Hi there. Married to Alex (Electrical Engineer)2 daughters 1 son 3 grandsons. Living in Motherwell. Lots of changes in EK since 60`s. Should have retired but prefer to work. Love to travel particularly cruising. Also have brothers Ian(John) & Alex and sisters Christine & Rita who also attended Duncanrig if anyone remembers them and wants to get in touch. Occupation: Finance Director. Own Company.
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1958-1961 - Ann Coupland (Hill) 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Ann Coupland (nee Hill) Was in Blantyre House 1958. Left to pursue nursing career at the Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow. Emigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1966 and reside with my family. Occupation: Nurse
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1958-1961 - Irene Shane 18/01/2010 10:57:57
I attended Duncanrig in 1958-1961??) I would very much like to get in touch with some of the old crowd.... I lived in East Mains and also attended Heatheryknowe Primary School before going to Duncanrig. I used to be called Carrot-top!!!!) much to my horror. I came to Canada in 1966. I am married and live in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. I was for a Bookeeper for many many years, and now have my own little business doing Wedding bouquets, floral arrangements etc. and also work part-time in a Wedding Boutique. I would love to get it touch with some of the people I went to school with, and each time I go to Scotland I never seem to run into anyone, probably because a lot have emigrated like myself. I am not very good at remembering names, but I could probably recognize the faces. A few names of the ones I remember are... Jean Gunn, Christine Bishop, Jeanette Louden, Robert Aitkenhead etc. It would be wonderful if Duncanrig could have a re-union of all the old students that used to attend the school!!! Some of the old haunts that I used to go to were: THE OLYMPIA BALLROOM, and the Cafe on Old Coach Road, gosh those were days!!!!!! Hope to hear from someone. All the best.
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1958-1961 - Derek Gourlay 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Interesting times at Duncanrig, 1958 to 1961.
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1958-1961 - Irene Harris (Aitken) 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Irene Harris (nee Aitken) I attended Duncanrig SS from 1958 to1961. I am amazed at the number of former pupils who have immigrated to Canada, as have I. We moved to Ontario, Canada in 1963. I married a Toronto Police Officer in 1966 and we have three children, all of whom have made us grandparents of 3 beautiful grandkids with a fourth on the way due in November 5 2001. We are now living in Sarnia, Ontario, right at the Ontario Michigan border and on Lake Huron. I don`t get home very often, but when I do, I always have to go by the "old Haunts of Duncanrig".
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1958-1962 - Carol Aitken (Revill) 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Carol Aitken (nee Revill) I lived in East Mains East Kilbride. I am now married to Nicol Aitken and living in Stratford,Ontario,Canada and have lived here since 1969. I am employed as a cosmetic consultant for a large drug store chain,and have been with them for 24 years. Occupation: Cosmetic consultant
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1958-1962 - charles hoey 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Left Duncanrig in 1962 and went to Rolls Royce as an apprentice. Emigrated to Ontario, Canada with my parents in 1964 and have lived in and around the Toronto area ever since.Worked for the Electrical Power Authority for about 29 years.I currently work on a contract basis for a consulting engineering company.I am married to a lovely lady called Diana and we have 5 children, the oldest at 29 and the youngest(twins)will be 21 in June. All of them college and University graduates,the cognitive process of course being inherited from their Mother( the good looks are mine!) My wife will never read this of course. Occupation: Manager Engineering and Maintenance
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1958-1962 - Gerald Pocock 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Hi Occupation: Retired Jeweller
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1958-1962 - Nicol Aitken 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Nicol Aitken (known as Nicky) from Calderwood, East Kilbride. Living in Stratford,Ontario Canada. Employed as a Millwright with a large Automotive company, and has been with them for the past 24 years. (See below for better half)
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1958-1962 - Ross Fraser 18/01/2010 10:57:57
I attended Duncanrig in the early 60`s when Norrie Tait was Headmaster. I was never academically gifted or inclined and spent much of my time dodging classes and hanging around "Smoker`s Corner" trying to avoid the Janitor and the odd Teacher who would occasionally mount a "raid" trying to nip our nicotine addiction in the bud. Despite the sterling efforts of teachers like "wee Jennie Auld" (English); the two Sinclair MacLouds (Physics and Chemistry); Mr. Gold (Geography) and Mr. Kent (Metalwork) I passed through the system causing barely a ripple, entirely my own fault. My sister, June, who was in the year below me was a model pupil and has retained links with many of her friends from this time but girls are much better at that sort of thing than boys. On leaving school I worked for John Menzies and spent six month periods in Carlisle, Greenock, Stirling, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow but eventually got bored and decided to have a year in London. I have been here ever since. Over the last thirty odd years I have had stalls in Covent Garden, Bayswater Road and Camden Lock, I have cooked for Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace and have cooked at major events including Wimbledon and The Ryder Cup. For the last ten years I have been running my own milk delivery business in North London and turned into quite a boring "old fart". However, still got my own hair and teeth and prepared to give anything new a try. I get up to the Isle of Arran once or twice a year where the family home is now. If anyone knows where Derrick Rodway is (I was his Best Man many years ago) ask him to get in touch and we`ll have a day`s Salmon fishing next time I come up to Scotland. Anyone who remembers me and happens to be passing through North London pop into the Springfield Park Tavern on the Bounds Green Road and I`ll buy you a drink and have a natter about old times. I`ll be the grey haired geezer sitting by the bar drinking the Macallan single mat.
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1958-1962 - Harry McAlister 18/01/2010 10:57:57
Another `foreigner` to add to the contacts of `58-62. Like those of our vintage who went to Canada etc, we immigrated to seek our fortune overseas - Sydney, Australia to be precise - sorry, Canada was too cold! From the immigration propoganda we received in 1972 (we departed in 1973), Sydney was deemed to have a great climate, fantastic beaches, a great lifestyle (working or not), etc, etc. To our great surprise it was all true! Well, most of it. My current vital statistics are : married to another Scot, from Cardonald (some might say - poor girl!); we have 2 boys (men); NO grand-children and at this time (Feb 2003) and none on the horizon; self-employed but semi-retired (sounds nicer than unemployed!); still got some teeth and hair (don`t care what colour it is, just as long as it stays there). Working for an international airline (Qantas) for over 20 years gave me the opportunity to come back and visit many friends and family still living in EK, and elsewhere in the world (incl Canada). I come back almost every year and always meet up with some old pals in the `Monty`. If you would like to make contact please feel free to send an email to imagedoc@bigpond.com.au, this is my home & business email address. If you are planning a trip to Sydney, drop us a line, and we can try to arrange a meeting. Regards and best wishes to all past, and present, staff and pupils at Duncanrig. Occupation: IT Professional
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1958-1965 - Margaret Lochhead 18/01/2010 10:57:57
I left Duncanrig to attend Glasgow Uni and get a degree and husband:) I then went to work in the haematology lab in the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow for 18 months before we moved to England. We will soon have been married for 34 years and have 2 daughters 32&30. We lived in Yateley Surrey for 10 years where I was a stay-at- home Mum. My husband took a job in industry in Ohio for a "couple of years" in 1979 and we have been in the USA ever since. Bob decided to join academia and we moved to Mississippi in 2000. I joined the ranks of full-time employment 1995 and teach developmental math and University Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. We live an hour from the Gulfcoast and 2 hours from New Orleans. My brother, John, lives in Canada with his family and my sister,Alison, still lives in EK. Joanne Gray, this year`s Proxime Accessit,is my niece...I wish I could be there. I look forward to hearing from anyone who remembers me. Occupation: Academic Specialist /university instructor
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alan - alan morrison 12/01/2010 08:53:03
is there anybody out there
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Still in touch. - Allan Leslie 11/01/2010 10:14:07
Allan Leslie, 1958..1964.
afleslie@optushome.com.au
It's amazing, but after all these years I'm still in touch with about 15 classmates of 6A class of 64!
FriendsReunited was useful, and, increasingly, facebook.
I'm glad they chose to allow the name of Duncanrig to live on, but a bit sad that they could not have tried harder to preserve the mural.
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jim stanage find - les aldous 17/11/2009 09:45:08
Hi Jim get in touch at l.aldous@ btinternet.com
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