Back in 1990, Glasgow was named ‘European Capital of Culture’ and whilst the city no longer holds the title, its cultural stature continues to grow. One such example is the increasing popularity of ‘Street Art.’ More than ever before, local…
When it comes to independent schooling there can sometimes be an outdated expectation that pupils automatically go on to become Lawyers, Doctors, Accountants and so on. Here at The Glasgow Academy however, we embrace the diversity of our pupils’ career…
In 2017, a much-publicised study by Qube Learning declared Film Studies one of higher education’s top 5 ‘pointless’ degrees, but one former Academy pupil is taking great pride in proving even the harshest critics wrong. Introducing Eilidh Murdoch, class of…
With so many former pupils spread across the globe, we decided to find out more about life in their adopted homelands. First up in this monthly series is Emily Dow, class of 2011, a former Head Girl and now Private…
In 2008, Laura Bartlett (class of 2006) officially became an Olympian at just 19 years of age. Then in 2012, Laura and her GB teammates secured 3rd-place in the women’s hockey event, in-turn bringing home those coveted Olympic medals. 2022…
