Renowned Glasgow Academical, philanthropist, businessman and now, Doctor, John Watson OBE (1965), received his honorary doctorate at a ceremony at The University of Glasgow recently. Speaking to The Herald, John said it was “extra special” to receive the award, given his…
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We are pleased to announce the Glasgow Academical Club London Section Dinner 2025, will be hosted at the House of Lords Friday 21st February 2025. The event includes a drinks reception, fabulous three course meal and the company of fine Glasgow Academicals from…
Following the recent Glasgow Academical Club (GAC) Dinner, we are delighted to announce that the evening raised £3371 for charity partner Alzheimer’s Research UK. Robin Duff, GAC President, recently presented the cheque to Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Regional Fundraising Officer, Catherine Crawford. Robin said: “We are…
An enthusiastic audience of Academicals, past and present, along with friends of the club, parents, and faculty, gathered at Cargill Hall on Friday 8th of November, for the The Glasgow Academical Club Dinner. The evening kicked off with a warm…
Ahead of the 2024 Dallachy Lecture on Thursday 28th November, we had the pleasure of catching up with our keynote speaker, Professor Sir Niall Ferguson (1981). A former pupil of The Glasgow Academy and a globally renowned historian and author,…
