Cricket Season 2024
Even though the Spring weather hasn’t leant itself to thoughts of cricket, the new season has finally arrived, and it is an exciting one in prospect for both the school and Accies. The cold and wet has limited most Scottish…
Etcetera – Latest issue out now!
The 40th edition of our former pupil magazine is out now! Read here.Your feedback and comments are warmly welcomed. This is your magazine so your input and reflections on content and design are most appreciated.
Accies Mini Rugby Festival
On Sunday 10th March, Accies hosted the annual Mini Rugby Festival. Some 400 children from far and wide participated in a series of matches from P4 to P7 age grades. The weather didn’t dampen spirits and it was great to…
Remembering Scot McRae (Class of 1987)
Obituary – J. Scot McRae, entrepreneur Born: April 23rd, 1970 Died: March 17, 2023 SCOT McRae, who has died aged 52, was a Scottish businessman best known as co-founder of Glasgow-based tech start-up Candidate.ID, which he sold to the American…
Scottish Rugby Awards Retrospective Caps To Ex Accies Players
This week, Scottish Rugby announced that they would be honouring more than 50 players who represented their country in matches which previously did not carry Test cap status. President Colin Rigby commented: “Awarding a cap retrospectively may seem purely symbolic…
My Top 5 Moments From The U20 Six Nations: Ruaraidh Hart (…
Ruaraidh Hart (Class of 2022) was considered one of the school’s brightest young rugby talents for a number of years, and since leaving The Academy he has taken his game to another level, firmly cementing his place as one of…
Duathlon Delight For Catriona Graves (Class of 2014)
Not short of accolades over the past few years, Catriona Graves has once again proven herself to be a tremendous young athlete. Back in 2021, Catriona and her fellow Carnethy Hill Running Club members grabbed the headlines for collectively completing…
Celebrating One Year As Accies President: Andy Calder Interview
Andy, congratulations on one year as President of The Glasgow Academical Club. Tell us, what does Accies mean to you on a personal level? Going back to my school days, all pupils were largely very aware of The Academical Club,…
John Deans (Class of 1973) Visits Afghanistan With The Halo Trust
A powerful interview with John Deans (Class of 1973) as he reflects on a life-changing visit to Afghanistan with The Halo Trust.
Academy vs Accies Sports Festival A Roaring Success!
The annual sports festival returned this year and as anyone who attended will testify, it was most definitely a hit! Club President Andy Calder has been a real driving force in emphasising the importance, tradition and of course, fun, of…