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Founded in 1803, James Gillespie's High School offers a broad and engaging education through the medium of Gaelic. It is a culturally diverse school with a nurturing environment and a vision to create a lifetime of learning.
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James Gillespie's High School (Scottish Gaelic: Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig) is a state-funded secondary school in Marchmont, Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a comprehensive high school, educating pupils between the ages of 11 and 18, situated at the centre of Edinburgh.
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Where is James Gillespie High School?
Find out more about our brand new refurbished annexe on Gillespie Street Welcome / Fàilte James Gillespie’s High School, founded in 1803, sits in the heart of beautiful Edinburgh and our catchment-area includes many of its glories – Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh University, the National Gallery and even the Scottish Parliament.

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Was Gillespie girls a good school?
This is a fascinating collection of memories of Gillespie Girls from the golden era of James Gillespie’s High School for girls, as it was until 1973, written by Norma Allan. As now, the school was well-known for its high academic standards and achievements.

Alumni Archives & Memories – James Gillespie's Trust

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Why is Gillespie school called a school?
The school is named after James Gillespie, a snuff and tobacco merchant who became one of Edinburgh’s wealthiest men in the 18th century and a well known figure in the Scottish Enlightenment. Prior to his death in 1797 the bachelor instructed that his estate should be used to create a school (at that point called a ‘hospital’) for poor boys.

Edinburgh's James Gillespie's Past in Pictures: Here are 21 pictures

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When did Gillespie school become a day school?
In 1870, it became a day school for boys and girls, whose parents paid moderate fees, though 60 free scholarship places were retained to honour Gillespie’s will. In 1926, Thomas Burnett, the headteacher at the time, introduced the uniform, school badge and motto: “Fidelis et Fortis”. Founders day was celebrated for the first time in the same year.

The School and its History – James Gillespie's Trust

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Learn about the history and traditions of James Gillespie's High School, a prestigious Edinburgh school with a unicorn crest and a motto of fidelity and courage. Explore photos, magazines, trophies, uniforms and stories from former pupils and teachers.
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James Gillespie’s High School, founded in 1803, sits in the heart of beautiful Edinburgh and our catchment-area includes many of its glories – Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, most of the University, the National Gallery and even the Scottish Parliament.
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Learn about the origins, development and achievements of James Gillespie's High School, the first free school in Scotland. Find out about its uniform, motto, founders day, school magazines and new building.
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