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Published by Loretto School, 2019-12-09 06:48:51

The Lorettonian eMag 2018/19

The Lorettonian eMag 2018/19

G AT H E R I N G S

LONDON OVER 60s' LUNCH

This year saw a very successful lunch once
again on 22nd November 2019, hosted
by the irrepressible Robert (Robin) D.
G. Walker (1958). Colin B. Davidson
(1983), who has allowed us the use
Middle Temple Hall for so many years for
such events, was this year present at the
Lunch; this gave us a chance to thank him
personally for all his support. OLs were
also delighted to have the company of
the Headmaster, Graham R. W. Hawley
(Hon.), at lunch where he was very happy
to share news of the School. The food
and drink were this year voted the best
so far at Middle Temple, which is praise
indeed to the catering team. The Lunch
carried on until 6pm and thereafter at El
Vinos’ wine bar until around 10 pm!

LORETTONIAN GIFTS

Pewter Hip Flask with engraved Loretto Crest: £19.50
Lorettonian Silk Tie: £31.50
Silver Charm Bracelet: £35.00
Silver Cufflinks with enamel Loretto Crest: £78.50
Silver Charm with embossed Loretto crest: £15.00
Silver Mirrored Compact with engraved Loretto Crest: £10.00
Fettesian-Lorettonian Club Sports Tie: £35.00
To order, please contact Hannah Rate
by telephone on 0131 653 4479 or
by email at [email protected]

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OLD LORETTONIAN
GOLFING SOCIETY
T HE OLGS CONTINUES to participate in
a number of the representative fixtures foursomes and a good lunch. We aim to cater for all these and
in 2019. Both the representative and I think it is important that all Society members know what is
social fixtures continue to provide a wide taking place, so I will start regular newsletters to keep everyone
and varied range of opportunities for informed.
members of the Society to meet up with fellow OLs In recent years we have sometimes struggled to get support
given our extensive fixture list. for matches and events though those who have attended and
The detail of our performance in the various matches supported them unfailingly enjoy their day. I’d ask you all to
is given further in this report. consider participating in at least one event over the next twelve
There continues to be a challenge in gaining months as it would be a shame to lose any through lack of
commitment from OLGS members to participate in support. We are lucky to have fixtures at so many high class golf
our various fixtures, with a number this year either courses both in Scotland and the south of England.
having to be cancelled or played with reduced There has already been a lot of good golf played this year and I
numbers. The ability of the OLGS to continue to will attempt to summarise these events in this newsletter and
enjoy a wide and varied fixture list is dependent on give you a flavour of what is on offer.
the support of members. I would really encourage Meanwhile if any member wishes to host an event, of whatever
anyone who participates in these fixtures to try to type, please do get in touch.
make a real effort to encourage a friend who has Andrew Brown, OLGS President
not played in an OLGS event before to come along
and take part. Our Society will grow and strengthen HALFORD HEWITT
through our own networks and friendship groups.
I am pleased to report that Adam Wraight has taken I have already let the Society know about the tremendous
on the role of Captain of the OLGS from Torquil performance of our team at Deal this year in reaching the
McInroy, as mentioned in last year’s report. semi-finals.
I would also personally like to thank the Captain I’d like to add a few observations from the few days spent down
for his service and commitment to the Society over in Deal. First, if you are ever watching golf on the Kent coast in
the last six years. Torquil led the scratch team to April with the wind coming off the North Sea, make sure you
the semi-final of the Halford Hewitt and the final of wear plenty extra layers. I thought I knew about cold (five years
the Queen Elizabeth Trophy, which was a deserving at school in Musselburgh!) but this was bitter. It also made the
legacy for him to leave. I have no doubt Adam will golf difficult as the wind was from an unusual direction.
follow in his footsteps and continue the momentum Secondly the Hewitt is a tremendous event and brilliantly
generated by Torquil over the last six years. organised. 64 schools with teams of 10 play over four days.
The Society President Andrew Brown has the And finally it is exciting to report that we have proven that we
following message to all OLs: have the capability of winning
I’d like to start by thanking Peter Arthur, my it. There were many moments I will remember; Brodie Good
predecessor, for all his work and support for the and Henry Featherstone leading off against Edinburgh Accies on
Society over a number of years, both as a player Saturday afternoon and starting birdie, birdie. The expressions
and an administrator. They are definitely big shoes on the faces of the Academy pair when Henry rolled in the
to fill and I’m afraid that I won’t be able to match his second birdie putt at the second were a picture (they went on to
standards on the course. The success of the Society birdie four holes in the first seven); Adam and Joel birdieing the
depends on the support and commitment of people 20th to win the top match in the semi-final to keep the team’s
like Peter. chances alive; but perhaps my favourite was John Dunn-Butler
The Society is a broad church covering all standards and Ronan Higgins at the 8th in the semi. John had just holed
of golfers and a range of different events from a tricky four footer on 7 to stay 3 down. Ronan walked off the
our scratch team playing in prestigious national
competitions to relatively high handicap players who
simply enjoy the camaraderie of a round of friendly

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green and said to me We had less success in two other events. The Stenhouse Quaich
‘We are not playing badly; they just haven’t made a mistake’. was held at Elie in blustery conditions in March (actually on the
To confirm this at the 8th (a long Par 3 into a fierce wind) the Sunday ‘blustery’ didn’t really do it justice as the gusts were
Ampleforth player hit the ball straight over the flag where it 40mph+). We were unable to field our strongest team (put it
stopped just four feet from the hole. John then stepped up this way, it is a scratch event and your President was playing)
and hit his shot, ending with a ‘McIlroy twirl’ suggesting he was and despite some good individual performances we came 5th
pleased with it – straight at the pin about 12 feet short. I cheekily out of 6.
said to Ronan that he had done that deliberately to allow Ronan Similar problems with player availability meant we came up short
to get the birdie in first. Which he did – and Ampleforth missed. in the Senior Wayfarers event held over the Easter weekend at
From staring four down they walked off just two down. And Western Gailes. The highlight was Torquil McInroy and Paddy
they went on to square the match on 18. Great spirit, great Ledingham decisively winning a match against a Merchiston pair
match-play golf. including the Western Gailes Club Captain and thereby ensuring
So Ampleforth went on to reach their third consecutive final that the Wooden Spoon was avoided!
where, agonisingly, they lost to Malvern with the final, deciding
match being played in the gathering and increasingly cold gloom SUMMER/AUTUMN EVENTS
on the 23rd hole.
Our congratulations to all our team and in particular to Torquil It’s been a busy summer with many events held both in Scotland
McInroy in his last year as and down south.
Captain. Torquil was in the last Loretto team to reach the semi- In the south the Society held its summer meeting at Worplesdon
finals back in 1982, his first appearance, so to bow out as Captain in May, an informal affair with the usual good lunch. Robin
with another semi-final appearance was a fitting tribute to his Shuker used home course advantage to take the spoils. In
long service. early June, Loretto hosted a Public Schools Foursomes at West
Sussex – this is a new event that has replaced the old Highland
SPRING EVENTS Brigade fixture. Ian Macaulay and David Cheyne won the day
for Loretto – from the photograph below, which includes the
event organiser Alexander Kilgour, the red wine was clearly
flowing at lunch!

There has also been success for the OLGS in other fixtures. The Loretto fielded a team in The Anniesland Trophy at Denham
match against Glenalmond at Prestwick was played in glorious for the first time for a couple of years. Unfortunately the team,
early April spring weather and ended in a narrow victory for which comprised Neil McPhater, Paddy Ledingham, David
Loretto by five games to four. Cheyne and Andrew Brown came ‘mid to lower table’ in the
Meanwhile at The New Zealand Club a friendly triangular match main morning event but David Cheyne and Andrew Brown,
was held against the Old Alleynians (Dulwich) and Sedbergh with fortified by the usual excellent Denham lunch, did win the
Loretto emerging winners by 5:1.5:1.5 hanging onto a strong afternoon 9 hole Greensomes competition with an impressive
lunchtime lead. Richard Steenberg, Robert Rigg, Andrew 21 points.
Brown and Robin Shuker with the ‘Lorwich Trophy’ after victory The Mellin Trophy was held at West Hill in early July. On the
at the historic New Zealand Club. Thursday, our Millard (75+) pair beat their opponents but failed
In fact Saturday 27th April gave us a double over Sedbergh as to qualify while The Burles (65+) team lost in both the first round
we also triumphed on the same day in the Scottish match at and the Plate despite a spirited comeback from Ross Graham
Muirfield by an impressive 6.5-1.5.

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and Peter Crerar which ended in the heather on the 18th. OLGS ANNUAL MEDAL
In the Mellin on Friday we enjoyed a solid first round win
over Bedford. A strategy meeting the previous evening, over The OLGS Medal was played on Saturday the 26th of October
a bottle (or two) of Malbec, had decided that we would send at the Renaissance Club kindly hosted by Torquil McInroy. We
the President out with rookie Chris Wykes in the first pair, then had a superb day of weather and there was some cracking golf
hide our marquee pairing of Lawson and Ledingham second played over the links. We had 21 playing in all and as ever we
out with Shuker and Joseph occupying the anchor position. hope to encourage more members to play next year! The trophy
This worked well with Brown and Wykes fighting back from 1 winners were as follows:
down after 15 to win the final three holes for victory on 18 and
Lawson and Ledingham winning 2 and 1 to secure the match. The Loretto House Medal: David Dunn-Butler (69 gross)
The third pair lost narrowly on 17. The Handicap Trophy: Hugo Balfour Melville (37 points)
In the afternoon quarter-finals every match was very tight. OLGS Spoon (2nd Handicap) – Andrew Brown (36 points)
Brown and Wykes had again fought back from 3 down to be just Gedge Cup (Over 50’s Handicap) – Walter Alexander (37 points)
1 down with 2 to play. Sitting 12 feet away in three on the Par 5
17th with their opponents 30 feet away in four it looked like it Thank you to all that took part and congratulations to all the
would be all square going up the last. Unfortunately they holed prize winners.
the 30 footer, and a half at the last gave them the match 1 up.
Lawson and Ledingham had also fought back from even further Indeed we have been short of players at most of the matches this
behind to be just one down with two to play but their fight- season which is disappointing. We will endeavour to publicise
back ended on the 17th green (or rather the bunker just short all the events as widely as possible and again I ask you all to
of the 17th green). The final match also went the distance, with support them if you can.
Cheltenham winning 18 for a 1 hole victory. To put a further
positive spin on our performance, Cheltenham went on to OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2019/2020
win The Mellin Trophy, so our relatively narrow defeat was no
disgrace. President. . . . . . Andrew Brown
On the Friday evening the traditional dinner with Oundle was Captain. . . . . . . .Adam Wraight
held which was enjoyable, though they were a little smug as Committee . . . . Robert Rigg
they were in the semis of the Mellin and the final of the Burles! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paddy Ledingham
Finally in the south, a couple of late call-offs meant we had to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. Balfour-Melville
field two ringers in our match against the Old Uppinghamians,
played at the lovely Reigate Heath. This match starts with a Hon. Secretary: Duncan R Arthur
good lunch in the wonderful windmill clubhouse, followed by Innisfree, Balmullo, St Andrews, KY16 0AN
St Andrews Foursomes in the afternoon. The President’s choice email: [email protected]
of ringers proved canny as a 2:2 draw was achieved with Loretto
winning both matches which included their ‘guest’ players. I Represented OLGS
hope we can get a full house for this event next year; Reigate
Heath was the home club of Alec Watt who did so much for CA Addison, Walter Alexander, MJ Allen, DR Arthur, PAK
OLGS golf and it is appropriate that we still play a match there Arthur, H Balfour-Melville, MM Black, CRB Blair, S Bouzabia,
every year. SN Brook, AJR Brown, DMB Brown, ND Brown, JC Cameron,
After a couple of late call-offs, six OLs turned up – 100% increase JTW Churcher, CN Cowan, PRD Crerar, Ian Duncan, David
on last year! Fettes had about nine. The Mackay Trophy was won Dunn-Butler, JE Dunn-Butler, IF Elder, John Elliot, George
by your President after a 22 year gap. A 15 foot putt on the final Findlay, RK Graham, GRW Hawley, CDC Henderson, REA
green proved decisive, delivering a respectable 36 points, one Higgins, JH Hume, GEF Johnston, WA Latto, AJ Lawson, AP
ahead of Tom Michie. Lindsey-Renton, P Ledingham, JDM Macara, RJR Macneal, PR
While the morning was bright, torrential rain at lunchtime Macneal, PL Macneal, IG Mavor, AC McCreath, I McDowall,
encouraged all to linger in the clubhouse and abandon the CTH McInroy, IM McLellan, NS McPhater, DG McTavish, JS
afternoon Foursomes. Miller, SN Mitchell, CS O'Neill, Robert Rigg, HMJ Ritchie, AS
Ruia, David Sadler, TD Semple, RJH Shuker, GM Simmers, IR
Sinclair, MV Sinclair, T Sitte, WA Somervail, RSF Steenberg,
RFA Strother, Roderick Urquhart, JPNK van Lare, RJ Waddell,
RDG Walker, V Wall-Gremstrup, M Walz, JC Westwell, CM
Williams, GR Wilson, AEH Wraight.

One innovation was that David Cheyne brought his son, Ali, as
a guest. Ali plays off +1 and I enjoyed marking his card at the
stroke 18 hole: 3 for 4 for 1!

Discussions with Fettes afterwards concluded that in future
guests should be encouraged and that we would add a guest
prize for the day. This will help keep the numbers up and secure
the fixture.

Indeed we have been short of players at most of the matches this
season which is disappointing. We will endeavour to publicise
all the events as widely as possible and again I ask you all to
support them if you can.

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ARTICLES

ARTICLES

PINKIE LANDING

Pinkie Landing photographed in 1954 by the then
Head of House, William H. Durran (1955).

THE SENIOR GRIND

The 1954 Senior Grind about to set off to walk to
Gifford across the Lammermuirs, photographed by
William H. Durran (1955), who is consequently not
in the picture. Members of staff Donny Reid, Fred
Naylor and Eric Streatfeild feature. Due to GDPR we
are unable to provide the names of all individuals
shown in this photograph, though William H. Durran
thinks he can name them all.

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RICHARD SELLEY 1953-2019

Loretto Staff: 1979-2009

Richard G. Selley (Hon) studied at Exeter University and was a Schoolmaster
at Milton Abbey School from 1976 to 1979 when he joined Loretto to teach
Economics under John Armstrong, who had been his Housemaster at West
Buckland School. He later became Head of the Department and from 1983
to 1989 was Housemaster of Hope House. He was Higher Education Advisor
at the School from 1989 to 1995 and Director of Studies from 1995 to 1996.
Richard took on the role of Vicegerent from 1996 to 2009 and was also
appointed Head of Admissions and Marketing from 1999 to 2000. From
Autumn 2000 until Spring 2001 Richard was Acting Headmaster between
the headships of Keith Budge and Michael Mavor. Richard’s last years at the
school were spent as the Headmaster of the Nippers from 2001 until 2009.

Having spent thirty years at Loretto, Richard was a popular and much
admired figure with pupils and staff alike. Apart from filling, at some stage,
most of the ‘academic’ roles in the school, he was also Master i/c Cricket for
many years and was instrumental in getting Loretto involved with a Cricket
Festival (with Rossall, St Peter’s School York, Cranleigh, Merchant Taylor’s,
Northwood and Ardingly) held during the summer holidays when each
school in turn hosted a most enjoyable cricket competition. He played for
the Staff Golf Team against the School and was also the regular goalkeeper
for the Staff v School Hockey Match!

In May 2013, Richard started to notice that there were signs of a decline the best present, as Richard was delighted and
in his physical health, particularly with his grip, as he started to experience honoured to be asked to become an Honorary Life
episodes of uncharacteristic clumsiness. Even simple tasks such as switching Vice President of the Society (a rare honour indeed)
off a light switch or picking up a glass became more difficult. He noticed that in recognition of his commitment to Loretto and the
his once impressive golf game had deteriorated drastically when playing Lorettonian Society over the years.
in a competition. After several medical appointments and tests Richard Latterly he did his best to support his wife, Elaine
was finally diagnosed in March 2015 with Motor Neurone Disease, which Selley (Hon.), in the post of (the first female) Warden
steadily robbed him of his voice, the ability to swallow and his mobility. of Glenalmond to which she was appointed six
Despite all this, he kept his sense of humour and he became a strong months before his diagnosis and, of course, she
campaigner for a change in the law to allow the right to choose to die in was an enormous support to Richard throughout
this country rather than having to travel to Switzerland. He believed that his illness and over his decision to end his life.
having to be classed as “fit to fly” means that people in this situation are He is survived by his wife Elaine, his brother Peter
having to end their life rather earlier than they might otherwise. Richard Selley, his own children Lorna and OL Megan (2009)
felt very strongly that the period before the end of one’s life should not and his step children, Alice and OLs Tom (2013) and
be filled with stressful admin for the terminally ill patient and their family Cameron Middlemass (2017).
but instead should be a time of calm and peace.
Loretto School was a very special place to Richard and he recalled many Article written by N. Gavin C. McDowall (Hon.) and
happy memories throughout his memoirs Death sits on my shoulder. During Hannah J. Rate
his illness messages from Old Lorettonians whom Richard taught at School
cheered him tremendously, buoying him up with their news, support and
well wishes. He became firm friends with several over the years as his
illness progressed.
Richard managed to attend some Lorettonian Society events over the years
since his diagnosis; one was an Annual Dinner at Pinkie House, where he
recalls being anxious about navigating the flights of stairs up to the library
and subsequently the Painted Gallery. On this occasion two kindly OLs were
on hand to ensure Richard arrived safely at his table to enjoy the evening
with a table of his former pupils.

Richard recalled what a hugely enjoyable evening it was for him and what
pleasure it gave him to see how his former pupils had turned out.

Many Old and Honorary Lorettonians have visited Richard at his home over
the years, which gave him much comfort. A visit he remembers well was at
a time when he had decided to retire from the Executive Committee of the
Lorettonian Society due to his illness. On hearing this news he was paid a
visit by the Chairman Bill Frain-Bell (1989) and other committee members
who presented him with a bottle of Loretto Whisky. However, this wasn’t

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POINTS OF
INTEREST

Bethany Tennick (2015) has achieved much this
year – the show she performed in, Islander, at the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year has won “Best
Musical”, and is subsequently travelling to Southwark
Playhouse for an off-West-End run. She also has a
film showing at the BFI London Film Festival. A film
called Our Ladies is premiering there, and it will be
her professional screen debut. 
Bethany says, “I’m delighted to share this news with
my old teachers at Loretto, and also would love any
current students picturing a career in the arts to
know it is possible.”
Alexander M Poots (1985) is the founding Artistic
Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Shed
theshed.org (Hudson Yards) in New York City, which
he successfully opened in April after helping to raise
$550 million for the building and then overseeing
the construction that started in 2015. Alex was
formerly the founding Artistic Director and Chief
Executive Officer of the Manchester International
Festival (2005–2015) and the Artistic Director
of Park Avenue Armory (2012–2015). The Shed
commissions, produces and presents a wide range
of activities in performing arts, visual arts and pop
culture.
David J.R. Strang (1976), formerly Her Majesty’s
Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland has been
awarded a CBE for services to law and order.

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Jamie Mackenzie (Hon.) travelled to the Czech Republic with it into the semi-finals and played against Ireland (who topped
the Scotland U21 Men's Hockey team as team manager. Two their group) beating them 1-0.
OLs, Joseph (Joe) D Waterston (2016) and Cameron Golden Getting to the final means automatic promotion to the A division
(2017), both represented Scotland. the top tier of European competition – for the next two years.
The team were in a group with Portugal, Russia and Italy, winning A brilliant achievement for the players.
our first two games against Portugal (6-1) and Russia (5-2), but We played Russia again in the final which resulted in an amazing
losing our final game against Italy (3-2). Cammy Golden was a win 9-0.
top scorer in the group stages with 7 goals. They then made

Dr Zandra C. Deans (1989) was awarded the NHS England
Healthcare Scientist of the Year 2019 for providing scientific
oversight and leadership to support the delivery of the NHS
National Genomic Medicine Service and the NHS contribution
to the 100,000 Genomes Project, and for her work building an
international reputation in the delivery and assessment of a
wide range of molecular and genomic technologies in modern
healthcare. 
The award was presented by Lord David Prior, NHS England
Chairman, and Dame Prof. Sue Hill, Chief Scientific Officer, NHS
England.

In the Australia Day Honours List this year, Peter B Wright
(1970) was awarded an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) for
Service to the community through emergency response and
other organizations. Peter is Dive Supervisor of the NSW
Volunteer Rescue Association, of which he is also an Honorary
Life Member. A qualified commercial recovery diver, a former
President of the Corowa VRA Rescue Squad, of which he was a
founding member in 1978, and still is an operational member. He
is an active supporter of “Respect the River” campaign for the
Royal Life Saving Society of Australia. He has been a councillor
of Corowa Shire Council for a period of five years. Past President
the Corowa Hockey Club, he also volunteers his support to the
Wahgunyah Football Club as a qualified sports trainer, and has
done so for 30 years. He is also on the committee of the Brooke
Richardson dont-txt-n-drive Foundation. He supports the "!Cool
Heads" young driver education programme for senior school
students. Peter was the Corowa Shire Council Citizen of the
Year in 2014.
Speech Day at Loretto saw Jessica Lambert (2019) win the
Durran McDowall Award for Outstanding Contribution. Well
done, Jessica, on a worthy achievement!

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Rory McAusland (2008) has raised over £35,000 for the Mental health is something that affects everyone personally at
Samaritans and the military mental health charity Combat Stress some point in their lives and doesn’t discriminate. We can all
by completing a mile for every person lost to suicide last year do our part by being kinder, listening to one another, forgiving
in Scotland.  each other and being there for one another. It might save a life.”

This involved running 5.5 marathons, cycling 450 miles, rowing In March 2019 Rory came in to Loretto to speak to Fifth and
100 miles and walking 90 miles (which included completing the Sixth formers to raise awareness of mental health issues and
highest workout in the UK by carrying a 40kg barbell up Ben the charities he is supporting.
Nevis and carrying a rowing machine up Ben Lawers).  Thank you also to Loretto teachers: Rick Valentine, Jenny
Every mile has been undertaken in someone’s memory in order Anderson & partner, Marcus, Jason White, Jamie MacKenzie &
to reduce the stigma of mental health and raise awareness of Sus Burn. They all took part in the Charity Marathon Row to help
suicide. Rory McAusland reach his goal, of raising £40,000 for Combat
Rory says, “Mental health is a growing topic of conversation, Stress & Samaritans.
which is obviously excellent; however, suicide remains a https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROF
taboo subject that makes people uneasy. Sadly, Scotland has undraiserPage?userUrl=RoryMcAusland&pageUrl=1
proportionally the highest suicide rate in the UK and has seen
its suicide rate increase from 680 in 2017 to 784 in 2018. 

HARVEST THANKSGIVING

We were very lucky to have our address to the pupils given,
this year, by the Chairman of the Lorettonian Society, William
J. Frain-Bell (1989). It was a very engaging and meaningful
address which gave all present much food for thought. Coupled
with a very good sermon from our new Chaplain, Reverend
Philip Parker, (previously on the Loretto Staff for a year in 1983–
84), it was a very enjoyable service.

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LIFE EVENTS

BIRTHS

Kristofor G. Banks (2001) writes that he is still living in Singapore
with his wife Monica and they had twins on 1st December 2018.
The twins are called Harris James Banks and Stella Rose Banks
Caroline Williams (2000) (née Biesterfield) writes: “Lara Grace
Williams was born on 25th September 2019 and is keeping me,
her Dad Ben Williams and brother Harrison David Williams on
our toes. 
Lara is pictured with her OL Uncle (my brother) Joseph T.
Biesterfield (2002).”

Patricia Cockburn (Hon.) writes: “I am delighted to
share the news that my daughter Amber Cockburn
(2014) and her partner Jamie Archibald, welcomed
baby Otis on 27th August 2019.  We are all feeling
blessed with his arrival.”

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Alice D.C. Du Vivier (2005) writes: “I have just had our second
child Douglas Anthony Robertson Ellis 
Born 25th October 2019 6lb 14oz.  A little brother for Fingal
who will be two in November.”

Jamie Mackenzie (Hon.) writes: “Nicki gave birth to our beautiful
baby girl, Cara Junko MacKenzie, on Tuesday 15th October.
She weighed 7.5lbs, with a full head of hair. Both mother
and daughter are doing amazingly well. We look forward to
introducing her to the extended Loretto family.”

Jimmy K.H. Wong (2000) writes: “My wife Clara gave birth to
our baby girl Cassidy in June this year.”
Jamie S.G. Wylie (2000) Lucy have just had a baby daughter-
Beau, Edith born 28th September 2019 (in Amsterdam) - sister
to Seamus and Tommy.

MARRIAGES

Julia Andreu (née Collins) (2010) married Anthony Andreu on
3rd June 2019 in a beautiful Mediterranean setting just outside
Barcelona. The couple had an intimate French-Scottish wedding
with several lovely OLs in attendance.

Dr Kimberley I J Blyth (2007) writes: “I am happy to share that
on the 12th of July I married my fiancé Mr Karol Pal. Karol is a
Consultant General Surgeon and we met when working in the
same department. My maid of honour was fellow OL Dominique
U. Glatt (2007) and also in attendance at our reception was OL
Susan Anne Macaulay (2007). We had the most wonderful
day!”

Catharina-Ann Borges (2010) writes: “I would love to share with Dr Kimberley I J Blyth
our Loretto community, that Phillip J Bückendorf (2009) and I
married in Germany this August 2019. 
We are very grateful that we met at Loretto and shared great
memories throughout the years.” 

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Diana L Mennie (2005) got married on Saturday 14th September
2019 to Callum Swanson at Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh. Christian
E Burgin (2005) was an usher at the wedding and other OLs in
attendance were Katy M Smith (neé Connolly) (2005), Mary A
Few (neé Ingleby) (2005), Vanessa M I Brownlie (2005), Sally
C Martin (2005), Samantha Sanaghan (née Buxton) (2005),
Alice D C Ellis (née du Vivier) (2005), Rebecca A H Cleworth
(née Stenhouse) (2005) and James W Waterhouse (2005). A
fantastic day was had by all.

Arabella E Normand (2010) writes: “On June 1st, 2019 I married
Damir Rajic. The ceremony took place in Villa Cora, Florence,
Italy, followed by dinner and dancing in the Mirror Hall, Villa
Cora.
We are currently honeymooning in Tokyo and Hawaii.”

Abhishekh Ruia (2009) writes: “I recently tied the knot and our OBITUARIES
table names were named after influential people in our lives
and former Loretto Headmaster (2001-2008) Michael B Mavor Major General Robert (Bob) Lyon CB, OBE, FBIMgt. (Hon),
(1965) certainly played an influential part in my life as giving me who died on 13th November, 2019, at the age of 96 years was
the honour of being Head of School at Loretto. Loretto’s Bursar, and Administrative Secretary & Treasurer of
Esme (my wife) and I went to high school together, before I the Lorettonian Society, from 1979 to 1991.
joined Loretto, and were of the same group of friends. After A very full military career began with a Commission into the
leaving high school, we met again some years later (2011) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, with War Service, including
through mutual friends and have been together ever since. time as POW, in Italy from 1942 to 1945, followed by service
Since I am an avid golf fan and have spent many years, since in Palestine, Egypt, Greece, Germany, Kuwait, Bahrain, Borneo
childhood, visiting my family home in Spain and playing golf and the MoD from1945 to 1979. Promoted to the rank of Major
along the coast, we chose to get married in Spain. Similarly, General, he was appointed Director, Royal Artillery, and GoC
Esme has spent a lot of time with her family in Spain with her South West District. He was made an MBE in 1959, OBE in 1962
family, and after we had both taken many holidays together in and CB in 1975.
Marbella it seemed the obvious place for a special wedding. He arrived at Loretto in January 1979 to be greeted by burst
Esme and I chose to have a two-day wedding, a fusion and pipes in the coldest spell for some time and quickly discovered
mixing of two cultures; we needed a place with lots of space that the back-up which very senior military men could call on
for the multiple events! The venue, Villa Padierna, not only instantly did not exist at Loretto. However, his organisation skills,
offers lots of space, but a sense of glamour and finesse which his ability to make use of existing resources and his strength
represents our characters. The beautiful buildings, along with of character, which ensured that he got the very best from his
grace and class, seemed a perfect match for our wedding. A workforce, had everything ready for the School’s return a week
Grecian villa with a touch of luxury and class. later. He continued for the remainder of his time at Loretto as a
The wedding was split into two days, an Indian day and an supreme motivator, excellent administrator and financial wizard,
English day. The theme for the first day was Arabian Nights – with time to listen and to advise, all with a great sense of fun –
from Morocco to Mumbai – representing my heritage and the after the sad death of his wife, Connie, he joined the Bachelors’
past ten years that Esme has spent in the Middle East. Dining Room where his good humour was much appreciated,
 The second day had a more classic theme – A Midsummer’s as was the quality of the food. (The discussion as to what pen-
Night Dream.” name he should use for his first novel is fondly remembered:
the decision was Leon Cannonis.) He made himself available to
the staff during breaks, fending off complaints about leaking
roofs and cold classrooms, and instituted very popular Guest
Nights to which staff could invite guests to dinner followed by
entertainment provided by the Common Room.

The list of projects, innovations and new buildings during his time
include the creation of Trafalgar Lodge from the old Sickhouse
in 1979, the Sports Hall, the Chaplaincy Centre, Swimming
Pool refurbishment, the Industry & Business Centre, the new
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Centre and the new Music School. He and County Tours, 1979.
and Headmaster David McMurray made
a formidable team. When the kitchens Robert (Roy) Martin QC (Hon.) has David Sloan Coullie Arthur MBE (1943-
burnt down in 1983 there was only passed away at the age of 69. He was 48) died on 28th December 2018, at the
one hour’s delay in serving tea and the a Governor of the School from 2002-12 age of 88 years.  He was a prefect and
Nippers’ kitchen and local firms helped and the first non-OL Chairman between in the XV.  After graduating from the
hugely in providing cooked meals for 2007 and 2012: he was also a Trustee University of Edinburgh and gaining his
the next few days. A large Portakabin of the Loretto Foundation from 2002- PGCE., he became a schoolmaster, firstly
was brought up from the South and 12.  As Chairman, he worked hard to at Larchfield School, Helensburgh, in
after several problems, including its tow- modernise the Board’s processes and to 1955, followed by a move to Edinburgh’s
truck blowing up and the crane’s alarm broaden its diversity and effectiveness.  Melville College and then to Aberdeen
sounding furiously, it was lifted over the Unsurprisingly, a more forensic approach as head of history at Robert Gordon’s
wall and installed on The Park beside to the scrutiny of School business was College. From there he went as deputy
the Theatre – the kitchens were back in adopted through the use of a committee headmaster to Stirling High School
business. system. Those who served as Governors before becoming the first Rector at
He immersed himself in the School, under Roy's leadership will remember Cumbernauld’s Greenfaulds High School 
watching matches whenever he could, how brilliantly he deployed his wit and (from 1971-76) finally serving as  the
giving mock interviews and getting good humour to Board proceedings. founding Principal of Lomond School,
reaction to the routine and new projects A highly distinguished lawyer, he was a (formed by the merger of Larchfield
and buildings from the pupils. But most former Dean of the Faculty of Advocates and St Bride’s) in Helensburgh from
will fondly remember his KTF (Know (from 2004 2007) and one of the few 1977-86. He served as a Captain in the
the Form) sessions with the Sixth Form, counsel to attain the distinction of Royal Signals (TA) from 1954-61. He
which, among other things, covered the Queen’s Counsel in both Scotland and was a leading member of the group
manners and procedures required for England & Wales. He was also a member who were responsible for bringing
formal dinners and an understanding of the Bar of Northern Ireland and the Bar the Samaritans to Edinburgh and then
of wines (particularly popular!). He of New South Wales.  Among Mr Martin’s starting the correspondent Samaritans,
designed boy-proof (Flintstone’s) beds many appointments were Judge of the devoting more than 40 years to the cause,
and put carpets and new furniture in the Courts of Appeal of Jersey and Guernsey, including taking on the role of first non-
classrooms! He also became an expert on advocate-depute, member of the Judicial pastoral Chairman of Samaritans (U.K.)
dry rot, crumbling stonework and repairs Appointments Board for Scotland, for which he was awarded the MBE
to historic and relatively new buildings, chairman of Police Appeals Tribunal, in 1998. He was also a Director of the
taking it all in his stride. honorary professor of the University of Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Scotland) from
In all this, he found time for his old Glasgow School of Law, and honorary 1989-95 and a former Helensburgh
Regiment, golf at Muirfield and fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Rotary Club president and director of
entertaining at Linkfield Cottage. Architects in Scotland. He was Founding Helensburgh Heritage Trust. He also
Whilst at Loretto he was on the Chairman of Terra Firma Chambers. He published An Avenue in Time, about his
Independent Schools’ Bursars’ Association was a regular attender of OL Functions.  father’s legacy as a Church of Scotland
Committee, a Director of the Edinburgh He is survived by his wife, Fiona, and OL medical missionary in Kenya and his own
Military Tattoo from 1984 to 1999 and a children, Rory (2006), Camilla (2007) life. David was pre-deceased by his wife
Commissioner of Queen Victoria School, and Phoebe (2008). Mary (née Frost) and daughter Catriona
Dunblane, for ten years. He retired to Bowker. He is survived by his daughters
Braemar, with a flat in Tenerife. Lt Col Ronald Eric Croll Adam (1940- Seonaid Brown and Gillian Barker, five
He is survived by his Son David and 45) who died in August, 2018, was in grandchildren and a great grandson.
Daughter Melanie and their families of 5 the Hockey, Fives Athletics and Shooting
Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Teams.  His career in the Regular Army James Peter Bell (1952–55) died on New
His first wife, Connie predeceased him began in the Seaforth Highlanders and Year’s Day, 2018. He studied at the West
whilst they were at Loretto and second he was seconded to the Parachute of Scotland Agricultural College and did
wife Rosie whom he married in 1992 Regt from 1947-51; he returned to the National Service as a 2/Lt in the 7th Royal
sadly died in August this year. There will Seaforth Highlanders from 1951-58 and Northumberland Fusiliers (and became
be a Memorial Service in 2020 (date and was appointed as an Instructor at Mons a Captain in the TA) before farming in
place to be confirmed). OCS from 1959-60 before moving to Northumberland. He was also Controller
the War Office (Mil. Operations) from at Eshott Airport, which he restarted
Bob Lyon 1960-62.  He returned as Major in the after a 35-year hiatus, when he bought
handing QO Highlanders and retired in the rank of the farm on which it was based. This
out a jug of Lt-Col in 1978. He then ran English Homes created an important amenity since it is
his famous the only private airfield between Peterlee
Pimm's at in County Durham and Charterhall in
Loretto Day Berwickshire with an all-weather hard
1988. runway.
He is survived by his OL brother Roger
(1964) and nephews Edward (1988)
and Simon (1987); his OL brother Henry
(1957) predeceased him.

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Lt.Colonel Alan James Walter by his wife and his OL brother John
Berry (1947-53) late KOSB, who died on (1958).
4th Oct, aged 84, was a prefect and in Professor Dugald Lindsay Gardner FRCPEd,
the XV, XI, Hockey XI and Athletics Team FRCSEd,FRCPath, FRCP (1937-42) died on
and was Captain of Fives. Whilst still at the 22nd March, 2019, aged 94 years
school, aged 16, he played for Kelso RFC
and is still the youngest player to play for
their 1st XV.

He went on to the RMA Sandhurst as Professor of Law at the Australian Dugald was one of his generation’s most
and joined the KOSB serving in Korea, National University in Canberra, which he esteemed pathologists and in retirement
Borneo, Hong Kong, Berlin, Mauritius and held until 2001 and was Dean of Law from was the conservator of the Royal College
Northern Ireland, being promoted to the 1994-1997.  Finally he was a Professorial of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). 
rank of Lt Col in 1976 after which he was Fellow at the Centre for Applied At Loretto he was a prefect and Editor
Commandant of the Special Mobile Force Philosophy and Public Affairs since 2001. of the Lorettonian. He particularly
in Mauritius. He made important contributions to the enjoyed the sciences, being introduced
He played fly-half for the Army, Harlequins, field of jurisprudence, and in particular to microscopes by his biology teacher,
Kent and Sussex XVs; cricket for Kent 2nd to ethics and the law. His major book D.S. Oscroft. His physcis teacher,
XI and was a scratch golfer (once beating The Legal Theory of Ethical Positivism W.A.J.Musson, awakened his interest
Gary Player and was best pals with Bobby (1996) focused on what he saw as the in particle physics, and a consequent
Lock) and last hit a hole-in-one at Royal moral importance of a positivist approach fascination with the use of isotopes in
Dornoch on a par 4 in 2015, aged 79! to human rights law and especially medical research. These factors may
He impacted on many across the globe of democratic control. Another of his well have contributed to his decision to
and always looked back on his times at concerns was the interpretation of follow the path of pathology. Music also
Loretto with much fondness. He was and the limits on human rights as they played a significant part in his school life,
delighted when his grand-daughter, had been interpreted by the socialist with enjoyable piano lessons, and singing
Anya, stayed at Loretto in 2018 when tradition, which he first explored in Seven in the Chapel choir. He went on to read
playing Lacrosse for England at the home Theories of Human Society (1981, revised medicine at Clare College, Cambridge
internationals being staged in Edinburgh.  1989) and later in The Left and rights: a University before returning to Edinburgh
He is survived by his wife Rosie, his conceptual analysis of the idea of socialist Medical School to complete his degree
children, Alasdair, Philippa, Andrew, rights (1983).  By his first marriage, he in 1948, the same year that the NHS
Robert and seven grandchildren. He will had a son and a daughter, who survive was established. His National Service
be greatly missed and remembered for him with Beth, his second wife, and their was with the British Army of the Rhine,
his warmth and compassion. children. as a captain in the Royal Army Medical
Corps in Germany, by which time he was
already a member of the Royal College of
Physicians, Edinburgh.

Professor Thomas Douglas Campbell Hugh Campbell Drummond (1952- In 1952 he became a junior assistant
(1947-56) who died on 27th July, 2019, 56) died on 10th May, 2019. He went clinical pathologist to Addenbrooke’s
aged 81 years, was a prefect and Captain on to the Royal Agricultural College at Hospital, Cambridge, under Professor
of Hockey. After graduating M.A. from the Cirencester, becoming MRAC and was Henry Roy Dean, his pathology teacher
University of Glasgow he went up to Balliol a dairy and arable farmer growing early when he was a student. This was
College, Oxford as a Snell Exhibitioner potatoes in Ayrshire, Scotland until 1979. followed by a research fellowship in
and returned to Glasgow to gain his PhD During this time he was a local, regional rheumatic diseases at the Northern
before taking up a post as Lecturer at and national officer of the NFU actively General Hospital, Edinburgh. He later
Glasgow from 1966-73. His PhD thesis, promoting Scottish farmers’ interests.  worked at the University of Edinburgh’s
entitled Adam Smith and the Sociology On moving to a farm near Tonbridge, he department of pathology until 1966, as a
of Morals, was completed in 1969. He grew hops and soft fruit until an injury research fellow, then lecturer and later, as
was subsequently appointed to the Chair precipitated retirement in 1985. He then senior lecturer and honorary consultant
of Philosophy at Stirling University from worked as an Outplacement Director in pathology. This period included a
1973-79, when he returned to Glasgow with New Careers. He is survived by his year at Western Reserve University
as Professor of Jurisprudence and later daughter, Mary-Jane van Gelder and his in Cleveland, Ohio, on a Nuffield
Dean of the Faculty of Law.  He moved OL son, Andrew (1984) as well as his Scholarship, researching high blood
to Australia in 1990 on his appointment sister Barbara Trentham and OL brother pressure. He became the first director of
Robert (1959). the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
Gavin Alexander Elliot-Smith (1957-62), in London in 1966. Five years later he
who died after a short illness on 27th moved to Belfast as Musgrave professor
February 2017, was a prefect and in the of pathology and director of the Institute
athletics team. Having graduated from of Pathology at Queen’s University. There
the University of Edinburgh, he became he was also consultant pathologist to the
a Lecturer in Russian Economics at Royal Victoria, the Mater Infirmorum
Portsmouth Polytechnic.   He is survived and the Childrens’ Hospitals.A further
move took him to Manchester, where
he was professor of histopathology and
honorary consultant pathologist to South
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the city until retirement in 1988. Banker with SBCI Savory Milln Ltd. from grandchildren who are in England,
His career had spanned 32 years, 1986-89 then with Thornton Investment Germany and Australia.
encompassing research, teaching and Management Ltd. from 1990-1994; Anneke writes: “I know Alan always
diagnostic pathology, and a proliferation Inverlat International Ltd. from 1996-96; enjoyed receiving the Lorettonian
of some 200 papers, mostly focusing on Caspian Securities Ltd. from 1996-97 and magazine: the latest issue was always by
diseases of bone and connective tissue. as Managing Director, Ventura Holdings the side of his chair and he loved telling
He wrote many books, with “Pathological Ltd. since 1997, and Chief Financial me stories about his school days. He loved
Basis of the Connective Tissue Diseases” Officer of Curzon Capital Ltd. since 1999. drawing and we used his own cartoons to
(1992) being his ‘magnum opus’. He He moved from London to Leicestershire tell his friends he had passed away. On
wrote many other books, including his in 2004. “Will was a constant source our yearly visit to Europe we included
autobiography, MyPath to Pathology: By of energy, passion, enthusiasm and Scotland last year and we drove past the
Rivers, Lakes, and Seas. determination in whatever he turned his school! His feelings about his time there
In addition to his writing, interests hand to – whether in his line of business, were mixed as his parents were out in
included reading, photography, stamp when on the sports field or when relaxing India and he had to spend more than a few
collecting, golf and walking. He also loved at home. His loss to our community is holidays with his grandmother. Not every
music and was an accomplished pianist immeasurable.” He is survived by his wife, boy’s preferred holiday destination!”
with a good baritone voice. Lucy and daughter Lola, and from his first
marriage his two children Alice and Fred.

He is survived by his children Rosalind, Dr David McDonald Greenhough (1958- Oliver James Middlemiss (1994-99)
Iain and David, four grandchildren and 63) died on 9th October, 2019, after a long died tragically on 14th July, 2019, aged
seven great-grandchildren. Helen, his illness. He was a prefect and Captain of 38 years. He was Head of Pinkie House
wife of 62 years, their son Philip and his Fives, Golf and Tennis. He graduated BSc and in the XV and the Hockey, Cricket and
OL brother Colin (1944) predeceased him. in Medical Science and gained his M.B, Golf teams. A contemporary wrote: “As
Avril Maisie Kirk Gordon (Nippers: 1945- Ch.B. from the University of Edinburgh. Head of House, he walked that genius
46) died on 24th April. 2019, at the age At university he was Captain of Fives and line between pupils and staff. He lifted
of 89 years   As Avril Wotherspoon, Golf as well as Captain of the Scottish up the vulnerable. He brought back
sister of four Wotherspoon brothers, and the British Universities Golf Teams. the wayward.” A winner of the Douglas
she went to the Nippers during the war, He had been a member since 1970 and Hutchison Travel Award, he went with
with Paddy Colman whose father was Recorder of the Honourable Company of Geordie Willis, to Spain, to recreate the
headmaster of the Nippers and so she Edinburgh Golfers at Muirfield and a long- Laurie Lee book As I walked out one
was one of the first two female OLs. From standing member of the OLGS, serving midsummer morning.
Loretto she went on to Roedean.  Her as its Secretary from 1977 to 1990 and He read Psychology at Durham University,
husband Robert (Bob) (1949), formerly Captain from 1992 to 1995. He was also where he also played cricket. He was
Chairman of the Governors of Loretto a Member of the Royal Company of then awarded an MSc in Occupational
and her brothers Iain (1943), Alistair Archers. Psychology from Nottingham University
(1944), Robin (1946) and Scott (1950) all He worked as a GP in Fife and became and an MLE in Rural Surveying and Land
predeceased her. She is survived by her senior partner of the practice at Leven Economy from Aberdeen University
OL sons Robin (1976). Andrew (1978), Health Centre retiring some 10 years ago. before becoming a Chartered Surveyor
Alistair (1980) and daughter Jennifer A great friend of the school, he made which allowed him to incorporate his
(1984), her nephews James (1973) and significant donations to various appeals love of nature and the outdoors into his
Jonathan (1975) Wotherspoon, and Iain over the years. He is survived by his OL working life. He worked for Savills in Perth
(1976) and Angus (1981) Wotherspoon. brother Peter (1961) and nephew James before moving to Dumfries House: he
(1990). was most proud of the restoration works
there, especially the Walled Garden
project – where he was as comfortable

William Frederick Chancellor Graham Alan Mackay Smith (1956-61 passed
(1977-81) died on 31st January 2018 away unexpectedly on the 24th of May,
following a fall from his horse whilst out 2019. He was Captain of the XV and was
with the Fernie Hunt. He graduated BA in the swimming team and he also played
(Hons) in French & Spanish from the for the London Scottish Schoolboys XV.
University of Durham and MSc in Real After school he joined the Hong Kong
Estate Investment from City University Shanghai Bank, having confirmed in the
where he was in the University Ice Hockey interview that he played rugby! After a
Team. His career began as an Investment year in both Germany and then Hong
Kong, he returned home to join the
R.A.F. but injury forced him to cut short
his flying career. He then re-joined the
corporate banking world and was posted
to Bahrain, Libya, Brussels, Luxembourg
and eventual settled in Sydney Australia.
Alan is survived by his Dutch wife Anneke
and his three sons who married Greek,
English and German girls. He had seven

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briefing the Prince of Wales as he was Mary Beard has recalled her days as one on holiday in Australia visiting his surgeon
chewing the fat with a friendly farm hand. of his students at Cambridge: ‘this book son, was a prefect and a member of
He then moved as Estate Manager and caused much argument at the time – the hockey, athletics and swimming
latterly Director of Rural Property for it really energised graduate students teams. He read Medical Sciences at the
Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, working like me’ His academic career included University of Cambridge (Trinity College)
for Lord Salisbury. becoming a Fellow of All Souls, Oxford, and continued his medical training at
He was a most intelligent, caring, kind, from 1958-64; Fellow and Tutor of The St Thomas’s Hospital in London gaining
entertaining and compassionate person Queen’s College, Oxford, from 1964-76; his MB, BChir and later became MRCP;
who made friends everywhere he went Professor of Ancient History at University DRCOG. He served in the RAMC in
with an all-persuasive sense of fun and College, London from 1976-84 and finally Northern Ireland, Hong Kong and South
entertainment. Cricket was his number Camden Professor of Ancient History at Georgia in the Falklands, retiring in the
one love. Supporting Tottenham Hotspur the University of Oxford from 1984-2002. rank of Major.
and playing golf were close behind – and He was also the Publications Secretary of He then worked as a GP in the Swallowfield
he had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the British Academy from 1997. He served Practice in Berkshire, retiring in 2015.
sporting facts and figures as president of Society for the Promotion In retirement he was active and enjoyed
He suffered for several years from a of Roman Studies and as Chairman of the his garden, bee keeping and walking with
particularly harsh version of Obsessive British School in Rome. He was elected friends on the South West Coastal Path.
Compulsive Disorder (OCD) characterised fellow of the British Academy in 1976 and Family holidays were very important and
by repetitive, intrusive thoughts and the was its Publications Secretary from 199 he never lost his love for nature, the
counteracting debilitating ruminations. and he held several honorary degrees countryside and particularly Glenlyon in
He fought so hard to control and manage including from St Andrews and Edinburgh Perthshire.
this inner strife but sadly it all became too universities. He was knighted in 2010 for He is survived by his wife, Ros, three
much for him and he took his own life. services to Scholarship. children, his OL brothers Alastair (1967),
A much-loved father, son, brother, In 1959 he married Susanna Friedmann, Roderick (1972) and Donald (1976), and
husband, friend and colleague. an academic psychologist. She survives nephews Niall (1998) and Michael (2000);
He is survived by his parents, wife him, as do his children, Sarah, Andrew his brother Ian (1968) predeceased him.
Jessica, sons William and Angus and OL and Jonathan, and seven grandchildren.
brothers Peter (1995) and Tom (1997). William Walls Christie Service (1944-52)
A Thanksgiving Service, conducted by Garry Robert Andrew (Spike) Milligan who died at the age of 84 years, was in
Rev. Prof. Norman Drummond (Hon), (1947-55) who died on 20th October, the XV and Hockey XI.  He worked as a
was held in Loretto Chapel on Saturday 2018, was in the XI and the Hockey, Fives shipping agent and became director of
10th August 2019 - attended by a huge and Athletics Teams. His career was in Prentice, Henderson and Henderson Ltd.
number of family and friends, including farming. He is survived by his OL brothers In Glasgow and later became Chairman
much of Oliver's OL year group. Richard Lachlan (1961), Iain (Nippers 1958) and of Mathews, MacLay & Manson, the
Stewart read a poem, and the service was Alasdair (Nippers 1958) and nephew Glasgow paint manufacturers.  He was
stewarded by Oliver's 3 Pinkie cousins - Ewan (1999); his brothers Donald (1950), a member of the Scottish Committee of
John Bernard, Joseph Dunn and Francis Hamish (1957) and Roderick (1961) the British Sailors’ Society. He is survived
Chary, who had flown in from Vancouver predeceased him. by his second wife, Hazel, and daughters;
especially. (The eulogy at the service, Patrick Hamish Morrison (1936-40). his twin brother George (1952) pre-
given by Peter and Tom, has provided He served in the Home Guard (1939- deceased him.
much of this Obituary) 45).  He went to West of Scotland
College of Agriculture and became a John (Johnny) Crosthwaite Smith (1952-
Sir Fergus Graham Burtholme Millar sheep-farmer, before emigrating to 59) died on 4th September, 2019. Johnny
(1949-53) who died on 15th July, 2019, New Zealand in 1956. He later worked joined the Nippers in 1952. During his
aged 84 years, was a renowned classicist in the Horticulture Department of Lower time at Loretto, he was a Marksman
and a leading world authority on the Hutt C.C. in Wellington. His OL brother in the CCF and Tenor Drummer in the
ancient world. He was Editor of The Murdoch (1939) predeceased him Pipes & Drums. He graduated from the
Lorettonian. He won a Scholarship to Dr Niall Jervis Riddell (1965-69), who
Trinity College, Oxford, graduating with died suddenly on 8th June 2019 whilst
First Class Honours in Lit Hum., which he
followed with a D Phil, D Litt., and an Hon
DPhil from Helsinki. He was recognised
by colleagues as a towering figure in the
field of both Roman and Greek history and
was an editor of the prestigious Journal
of Roman Studies between 1975 and
1979. His magnum opus The Emperor
in the Roman World, which was 15 years
in gestation and published in 1977, set
the stage for a career spent challenging
the modern understanding of how the
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University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne with which is currently hanging in the Nippers, Peter Denis Winton (1968-72) died
a B.Sc. in Agriculture going on to manage North-Esk Lodge (with a copy in the Pinkie suddenly but peacefully on 30th
a farm in Piercebridge, County Durham. Library). He is survived by his wife Vivien September, 2019, aged 65 years. He was
After three years he returned to his family and OL sons Alex (1989) and Roderick Captain of Cricket and was in the XV and
in Egglescliffe where he worked on his (1991). the hockey and golf teams. He graduated
Father's farm (Alan Forster Smith, OL Alexander William (Bill) Baylis Thomson with a BSc in Land Economy at Paisley
1927) where several generations of his (1949–53) passed away peacefully on College and became a FRICS.
family had farmed, and remained ever 20th December, 2018. He became a chartered surveyor and
since. His commitment to his family He was Head of School and in the XV and a director of Winton Faith & Co., the
heritage and to the Village community the Hockey XI. After graduating BA in Glasgow commercial property agents,
was evidenced by him chairing the local Modern History from Brasenose College, covering property sales and lets
Amenity Society as a founding member, Oxford, he served as a 2nd/Lieutenant throughout the central belt of Scotland.
gaining an original conservation status in the 15th Scottish Parachute Regt (TA) He is survived by his wife, Denise, sons
for Egglescliffe Village​and also being the from 1960 to 1963. He taught French and OL Chris (2006), Nick and Rick and OL
founding chairman of Egglescliffe Parish Rugby at Belmont House School before brothers Nicholas (1975) and Simon
Hall Association for 40 years. Johnny working for Shell on the Niger Delta. (1977)
greatly valued the friendships he made He then returned to Scotland to work
at Loretto and enjoyed meeting with for Denholms. He established Selection Walter Scott Wotherspoon (1941- 50)
OL friends last year to celebrate their Thomson in Glasgow in the 1970s which died on January 2019. He was Head Nipper
Golden Wedding Anniversaries. Johnny grew to be successful and respected and became a Prefect, Captain of the XV
died peacefully in the home in which executive search company. and was in the Hockey XI.  He went on
he was born in Egglescliffe and is buried to graduate from Trinity College, Oxford,
alongside his uncle (Frederick Forster A keen supporter of Loretto, he was a LLB from the University of Edinburgh
Smith, OL 1915, Roll of Honour). Johnny Governor from 1978 to 1999. His family and LLM in Environmental Law from the
is survived by Margaret, his wife of over add that Loretto was very important to University of Aberdeen.  After working for
50 Years, their four children, Edward, Bill. He spoke about it often and always the Anglo-American Corporation of South
Andrew, Simon, OL daughter Anna (1994) took pleasure in receiving and reading Africa Ltd., he lectured in Law at Robert
and 11 grandchildren. the Lorettonian magazine. After retiring Gordon's Institute of Technology Business
Alan Gordon Dunnett Sutherland (1940- he enjoyed many walking holidays in School. He is survived by nephews Robin
49) died peacefully at home on June 27th, France and Italy with friends and family. (1976), Andrew (1978), Alistair (1980)
2019. He was Head Nipper and in the XV. He pursued his love of English literature, and niece Jennifer Gordon (1984), and
He studied at the Edinburgh College of Art studying and completing a degree in James (1973) and Jonathan (1975)
and became one of the most illustrious English at Stirling University. He was a Wotherspoon, and Iain (1976) and
portrait painters in Scotland, with many lay inspector for the Scottish Schools Angus (1981) Wotherspoon. His sister,
commissions from home and abroad, Inspectorate and enjoyed meeting pupils Avril's obituary is in this Magazine and
including portraits of HRH Prince Philip, and teachers from across Scotland. Bill his brothers Iain (1943), Alistair (1944)
Duke of Edinburgh and Sir Alec Douglas- was an active member of the local and Robin (1946) also predeceased him.
Home which hang in the New Club: his community in Callander where he lived
painting of Schoolhouse from the chapel happily for over 40 years and made many
was commissioned as a leaving present friends. He is survived by his wife Anne,
for Headmaster David McMurray and he his OL daughter Honor (1982), son Colin,
gifted to the school the portrait of himself daughter Fleur and OL son Matthew
as a Nipper by Henry Raeburn Dobson (1991) and nine grandchildren.

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1940 - 49

Hugh F. Neilson (1948) writes: "It is hard to believe
but I will be turning 90 next year! My wife and
I celebrated our Diamond (60 years) Wedding
anniversary last year. Fifty of us went to the
Prestonfield House for lunch. Even one or two who
were actually at our wedding were there.

I am still managing to play some holes of golf James (Jim) Ball (1958) was very sorry that he could not attend
at Luffness golf club where I meet up with a few the reunion of his year organized by Antony Paterson-Fox
OLs such as Duncan McCreath (1957), Alexander (1959).  Jim has Parkinson's Disease, he is well looked after in
(Sandy) Stewart Buchan (1960), Michael J. Bowe a Care Home, and visited daily by his wife. He was touched by
(1961), David B. Lamont (1960). All much younger the letter that Antony sent, together with the photographs and
I may add!! the card, signed by everybody.
My three grand-nieces by the surname of Paton
all seem to be thriving at Loretto which is good to
know."

1950 - 59

J. David Shaw (1953) writes: "My brother in law, E Geoffrey E.F. Johnston (1958) writes: “We have moved to
Kingston (King) Macaulay (1951) was recently at Edinburgh to join family after a lifetime in the West. The climate
his son Rod’s 60th birthday party and his brother is familiar. Playing golf with G. Ronald G. Graham (1958), Brian
I. Hamish Macaulay (1954) had come over from M. Simmers (1958) J. F. Max Stewart (1964) and others. We
Canada. We also reminisced about shooting days he have just had a family wedding in Devon with OL brother Richard
used to have on his farm at Hepburn, near Alnwick, B.B. Johnston (1962) and OL daughter Victoria A. Johnston
when we used to see the late R. Bruce Cowe (1948) (1987).”
various Calders, Tom Coomber and Henry (Harry) J. W. Ian Richmond (1958) writes: “We did our final drive from
Robson (1959). I am in close contact with brother Mexico back to Calgary in March – in future we shall fly! I have
John F. Shaw (1955) who lives near Rickmansworth, been in regular contact with William A. Middleton (1957) in
Dr Tom W. Gibson (1952) and sometimes William Johannesburg.
(Bill) Waterhouse (1962). I am lucky to still play
geriatric tennis and golf.”

Neil H. Reid (1955) writes: “My life, at the age of 83, I plan to visit UK and Edinburgh in 2020, depending on whether
remains on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, just South of my Canadian passport will get me into UK and Scotland after
Noosa, where the weather is always too dry and too Brexit! (My blue British passport expired in 1972 and I have not
hot in Summer. However, I would always be delighted had time to renew it!).
to receive any OLs as house guests if they are up in I had lunch recently with Alistair Scott (1951) in Calgary. We
this part of the woods.  The two photos tell a grim would like to hear from any other OLs in the Calgary area.”
story…!”

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( 1961), Grahame H A Mellis (1961), Dave McCreath (1960).”

Frank C. Moir (1960) writes: “Anne and I were married in
Toronto, Canada, in July, 1968. To celebrate our 50th wedding
anniversary last July, we decided to stay for a week at Plane (or
Plean) Castle near Bannockburn. We had a wonderful time with
our three boys, Andrew, Alastair and Robert and their wives
and children

On the Saturday evening, we had a dinner for all our friends and
relatives, most of whom were unable to attend our wedding
in Canada. We were delighted that our five closest OL school
friends, Norman Esslemont (1961), J. Jeremy S.A. Fleming
(1961), Kenneth F. Murray (1960), J. Gilmour (Gil) Wilson
(1961) and Johnny C. Smith (1954) (all ex-Nippers), and my
brother Duncan M. Moir (1956) were all able to join us. Sadly,
we just received the news that Johnny Smith died in September
2019.

Coincidentally, the Castle Tower, originally built around 1449, Martin F. F Common (1962) (pictured right) writes: “Jonathan
was completely restored in the 1990s by the late Rev. John P. G. M. Armitage (1962) and I have had another fortnight sailing
Wright, (1956), and his family.  We were delighted that John’s together on the West Coast of Norway. A combination of lonely
widow Nancy (shown on the left in the photo) was able to join harbours, spectacular scenery and fascinating reminders of the
us for a cocktail before the dinner.  A short history of the castle past.  The stone cross is thought to have been raised by Celtic
can be see at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plean_Castle monks around 800 AD as Christianity was arriving in Norway
and still in competition with the local gods. It also showed the
entry point to a safe and secluded harbour so was also very
useful advertising!”

John Lawrie (1961) has eventually retired by popular request Ross D. Paterson (1962) continues to live and work in Asia,
at the end of August after 58 years before the accounting mast travelling between Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and China and
in various UK businesses, most recently as Finance Director of is involved in Christian mission. He and his wife now have five
Theatre Royal Haymarket, where he found himself at the eye daughters, six granddaughters and one grandson. Ross has just
of the due diligence storm during its acquisition last year by Sir celebrated the 50th anniversary since he first went to live and
Leonard Blavatnik’s Access Group, owners of Warner Music. work in Taiwan in 1969.
He has not yet completely recovered from the round of parties
and inevitable adjustments which retirement brought but is in
receipt of much excellent advice, some from Geoffrey (Geoff)
R. L. Dawson (1960) whom he sees regularly.  He enjoyed an
all-too-brief attendance at the Edinburgh Over-55’s Lunch and
looks forward to both the London one and next year’s dinner in
Edinburgh. He is still resident near Colchester and would love to
see any survivors of the old regime who are in the area or can
rendezvous in London.  He and his wife Nicki hope to see more
of Ian R. Sinclair (1985) and Emma J. Sinclair (Hon.) now they
are largely London-based. “As parents of three daughters we
can compare notes with managing an all-male family.”

Grahame H. A. Mellis (1961) writes: “Another reunion early
September in the Scottish Borders with (L- R): Trevor J Calder

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Keith Chalmers-Watson (1963) has been Chairman of UK charity Andrew B. Crawford (1969) and his wife Marjorie are now
The World Pheasant Association for some 5 years and recently retired. They have plenty of time to look after their three
opened an International Symposium for WPA in Vietnam. children and five grandchildren. Andrew says “Looking after
our grandchildren keeps one young at heart”.

D. Ian Kennedy (1963) writes: “I am currently having an Jim N. R. Darbyshire (1969) writes: “I have been travelling for
exhibition of my work at Zembla Gallery in Hawick. The exhibition the last 10 months – and ongoing! On travelling from Cyprus (I
runs until 31st August, so it's a bit late to attract any visitors to gave up living there after 18 months) via Dubai (I met Chris Laird
the current show, but Zembla Gallery is a lovely venture! It (1987) who is an Emirates Pilot, Emirates, Indonesia, Australia,
describes itself as a ‘small occasional gallery in Hawick, in the and Hamish A. MacKenzie (1988) in Melbourne), New Zealand,
Scottish Borders." Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Thailand again, Laos, Cambodia.
Their Instagram account is: https://www.instagram.com/ I am now in Vietnam and next is Myanmar, then Dubai again
zemblagallery/ before returning to UK. I have a granddaughter approaching a
Ian’s virtual gallery can be viewed on his Instagram account: year old, not yet seen, so need to get to know her!! Then likely
https://www.instagram.com/davidiankennedy/ more travelling, but not sure where yet!”

Dr Walter (Wally) F. Schlech (1963) lives in Nova Scotia and still William (Bill) J. Lilley (1969) writes: “I have had an educational
works part-time as Professor of Medicine at Dalhousie University couple of years. A series of strokes have laid me a wee bit below
practising infectious disease and general internal medicine. par but I did get a free helicopter ride to the cardiac center. This
He also continues to travel to Africa as a visiting professor at was followed by being rescued from a life in (no rules) Key West,
Makerere University Faculty of Medicine in Uganda. He and his Florida, to the MUCH more Musselburgh like weather in New
wife Mary are most proud of their five children and now ten Hampshire. Here, I have booked time with a knife and saw, to
grandchildren, including five in the last year! They would love replace a hip or two for early December with hopes of returning
to see any OLs travelling to their beautiful province. to Florida in the Spring.
In the meantime I have stayed in touch with another OL, David
G. Jones (1969)

The photograph was taken at the US Marine Corp Birthday
Ball last year where I was proudly outfitted in Loretto Tartan,
showing up many “cousins” in their dress uniforms!”

Keith D. Brodie (1966) writes: “I have very regular breakfast
encounters with Michael R.J. Ogg (1989) and of course, I see
my daughter, Paula L. Brodie (1993), pretty regularly, either
grandchildren or dog sitting.
In my quest to establish contact with OLs who are here in Oz
(all over the country) I have communicated with the following
OLs from many generations, in no particular order:
Aleksander Johnston (1998), James Sowerby (1989), James
Douglas-Menzies (1988), Nicholas H Brown (1980), Colin
J.S. Arthur (1979), Neil H Reid (1955), Joshua P Heffernan
(2005), David S. Preston (Hon.), Roderick L. Sutherland (1991),
Andrew R.J. Brydon (1996), William (Bill) A. H Webster (1963),
R. Dugald (Dugi) M. Wilson (1976), Alan W. MacDonald (1984),
Julien L. Sanderson (1963), Professor Tim J.J Inglis (1977),
Kenneth (Ken) R. Macleod (1985), Dr John A.M. Earls (1951),
Dr James Williams (1987) and Tim Cocks (1984).
 Almost everyone has indicated they would be happy to
participate in get-togethers, but the tyranny of distance here
makes this tricky. I'm working on it!”

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1970 - 79 I still actively run multi-media platforms Now! Jakarta and Now!
Bali, publish books, run the MVB sustainability programme and
Alistair G. Speirs (1970) writes: "I arrived in Indonesia in create events like ‘Jakarta’s Best Restaurant Awards‘ and ‘Say
1978 to take up the challenge of professionalising insurance Less To Less’. I have no plans to stop.”
practices in Indonesia on behalf of a major Lloyds of London J. Graeme Weir (1970) writes: “I am pleased to report that
broking company. I spent time developing insurance and my OL brother John S. Weir (1974) moved back to Scotland
risk management programs for the then fledgling textile, and settled in a lovely little cottage in the village of Dunscore
automotive, plywood and leasing industries, forging up rivers just a few miles up the road from myself. He has now happily
and through forests to help mining and timber start-ups and settled in the local community and has returned to his beloved
helping to insure Indonesia’s first communications satellite, painting, suitably supervised by his dog Bailey. I attach a photo of
Palapa B1. Starting from zero in a country I had never visited myself ,brother and sister during a recent get-together for lunch.
before, with no language and not a single connection, was a John is pictured on the left and I am on the right. I continue
huge challenge, especially at 26 years old! to be absorbed in family research and have been in contact
In a total change of direction, after five years in Singapore, I with second cousins whom I have found in North Carolina and
returned to Jakarta and started Indonesia’s first visitor magazines Canada. Anyone who is interested in researching their family
in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Jogja and Bali. I then took over, ancestry in Scotland should get in touch. I am still able to enjoy
and made the Garuda inflight magazine a major success, before freebie cruises with my wife who works on cruise ships. Long
co-founding Indonesia’s biggest PR company. Not content with may it last.”
that, I bought an advertising agency and embarked on a major
series of branding exploits, including Jakarta’s Enjoy Jakarta,
Bali’s post -Bombing program Bali is my life and Garuda’s The
Garuda Indonesia Experience. Again with no industry experience
and another standing start.

After a brief period still promoting branding through the British
programme ‘Superbrands’, I turned away from promoting the
glamorous side of branding to the responsible side, co-founding
MVB – Most Valued Business, a sustainability advocacy, with
fellow Brit Eammon Sadler.

During my early years here I played rugby, representing Indonesia
five times at the Hongkong Sevens, and took over the reins of
the Jakarta Highland Gathering from founder Gordon Benton,
running this unique event for six years. For my services to charity
and community I was awarded an OBE in 2014.

I am married to Jakarta native Barbara, who happens to be John P. Cruickshank (1971) writes: "I am now semi-retired.
the President of The British Women’s Association and of the After 25 years in cold and expensive Chicago we have recently
Indonesian branch of British charity Cheshire Homes. We have relocated to much warmer and cheaper Florida, and have built
three sons, George, Edward and Robert, who all went to The a new ranch home (plus swimming pool!) in Palm Harbor in
British International School (now BSJ ) up to year 13!, Possibly the Tampa Bay area, just north of Clearwater. Any OLs who
a record for the school. happen to be in the area are most welcome to visit. I have also
I am a former Chieftain of The Java St. Andrews Society, former set up my own company, Level One Consulting, Inc., providing
Chairman of PATA Indonesia, current Bailli of La Chaine des interim CFO services to middle market companies in this area
Rotisseurs and President of Skal Club Indonesia. and throughout the USA. The Tampa area is booming, and the
early days of my new venture have been very encouraging. It
also provides me with much more control over my work vs.
family life balance!  
I hope to make it back
to the UK sometime in
2020 once everything
has settled down here."

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David P.L. Murgatroyd (1971) writes: “I am still enjoying being We now pursue a Vegan diet and feel healthier for it. The
retired. I continue to undertake voluntary work at the Risk range of food we eat has widened, as we are now looking for
Factory in Edinburgh, Loretto P7 Nippers come along every year. interesting stuff. It's a mind-opening experience. I am in touch
I am the Secretary of the Boswall Curling Club and of the HOGS with Chris G. Laidlaw Bell (1975) and John N.S. Reid (1975) has
(Honourable of Gas Socialites).” also been in touch, he has authored another anecdotal book on
the Canary Islands history, brought into the present.

Rev. Michael (Mike) J. Lind (1972) retired early in 2012 having http://reidten.blogspot.com/2018/04/a-shark-in-bath-and-
lived with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for over 20 years. He and other-stories.html
his wife Anne live in Conon Bridge, Ross-shire. They now have six
grandsons (including one set of twins!) who are a constant joy. 

W. Malcolm Orr (1972) writes: “after 36 years of practising
ophthalmology and 42 years of practising medicine I will retire
in 2020. My wife Mary Lindsay and I look forward to further
explorations of the west coast of Canada and elsewhere from
our home in Victoria, British Columbia. My time at Loretto
has always stood me in good stead. “Loretto aims at being
a community visibly living to the dictates of science, or right
reason” (from Loretto’s One Hundred Years 1827-1927).

Evan S. Cameron (1974) writes: “I retired in May and spent Andrew J.R. Brown (1977). As well as assuming the role of
the first seven weeks of my new-found life of leisure taking my President of the Old Lorettonian Golfing Society, Andrew has
boat from Georgian Bay to Ottawa, to spend Canada Day in our continued writing books on ‘Scotland’s two gifts to the world’,
nation’s capital. Now back in Georgian Bay I am enjoying further whisky and golf. His second book, Mashies and Mash Tuns,
prolonged cruising, before traveling this winter to visit my OL has recently been published and explores whisky and golf in
brother Ian M. Cameron (1977) who is the General Manager England, Wales and Ireland. He is currently researching his next
of the Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and book which will look at how both have developed in Europe and
other family members in Melbourne and New Zealand. visit golf courses and whisky distilleries from Spain and Italy in
the south to Sweden and Norway in the north.
Robert D. Kilgour (1975) is still commuting between his homes Both his books, which have proved popular in America, are
in London and Scotland and looking after his various business available on Amazon or OLs can contact him directly at
interests in both locations. He is currently Executive Chairman [email protected] to gain a special OL discount!
of Renaissance Care, which operates 14 care homes throughout
Scotland employing over 1,000 staff.
Robert continues to keep in regular contact with Alistair F.
Gibson (1974), Gordon MacNeish (1975), R. Anthony M. Reid
(1975) and Martin J. Bosi (1976) – all of whom are “fit and well".

David Percival (1975) writes: "Retirement simply seems to have
brought more to do than while I was working! My wife has done
the illustration of a book for a Canadian author, and it went to
the publishers a week ago. Her first 'own' book is planned for
July 2020. More about that next year!
After four years of selling dogged by Brexit (which caused most
English buyers to disappear,) Alex and I have finally sold our
French country house. Getting snowed under, we already let out
our new one, so we ended up having to rent! I am at this time in
Kenya dealing with our businesses out here, and about to move
into the THOW (Tiny House on Wheels) which is becoming all
the rage in the US, but hasn't arrived in Kenya yet bar the one
below, built while I was at KVM managing the Assembly plant
in Thika. This has 215 square feet of floor space in its entirety,
so we won't be having a cat to swing! It does, however, have
everything including the Kitchen sink, and is capable of entire
operation off-grid. The last operational checks take place this
week, so I move in on Monday morning. 
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Iain C. Haggarty (1978) writes: ”In our final year here in Vanuatu goes to Ben G. Walker (1987); and the “Style has no boundaries”
and looking forward to our return to New Zealand at the end award for the bottle of red in Honor C. Wiszniewska's (née
of the year. Thomson) (1982) kitchen.”

We have had a wonderful time in Vanuatu over the last 12 years
and will really miss the people and culture. Tauranga in the
North Island will be our new location and we look forward to
playing on our 1 acre just outside town.

Alasdair C. MacDougall (1979) met up with Dr Forbes R Walker
(1979) in Glasgow when he was over from Tennessee.
He also met up with with (Mike) Michael S. Connor (1979),
Christian E. Darbyshire (1979) and N. Gavin C. McDowall (Hon.)
at the Lorettonian Society May BBQ this year.

Sheila C.D. Low (née Mackie) (1982) was surprised and
delighted to bump into Hong Kong resident Steve J. Tait (1991)
at a party in Edinburgh.

1980 - 89

Andrew W.B. Thompson (1981) writes: “I am very happy to Ross A. Hutcheon (1983) writes: “I was able to catch up with R.
say the family and I are all well and are still based in southern James C. Byatt (1985) on his recent trip to California. First time
Germany, enjoying the European lifestyle.  I am an Operations catching up in 30 years!”
Director with the Aptar Group, responsible for the development
and manufacture of airless dispenser systems for the cosmetic
and healthcare markets.” 
A. John (Jack) Kelly (1982) writes: “Great year for meeting up
with OLs. The exclusive “London Not Quite 60’s lunch” with
Nick J. Grecian (1982), Dean A. Stephenson (1982), David J.
M Orr (1982), Rory C. M. Fisher (1982), Alison M. Smith (née
Gourlay) (1983), Susanna M. Flood (1982), and this year the
double act of Martin B. Dent (1983) and Robert (Rob) L. Conn
(1983) was a resounding success. Many of the same names plus
Peter D. Stevenson (1983) and Neil C. Henderson (1984) joined
for the Richard G. Selley (Hon.) drink at David Orr’s wonderful
London pub, The Hour Glass (google it). However with apologies
to the aforementioned, the “What an afternoon” award goes to
catching up with Ian Buchanan (1980), Angus N. Wotherspoon
(1981) (look out for his band Thistle Hurt – brilliant first album),
Richard G.S Prenter (1982)and Cameron Stewart (1985) at
some Leith watering hole to watch the second half of Scotland
Italy; the “It’s easier if you actually book the restaurant” award

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Marcus J. Brook (1985) writes: “Nicholas N. Russell (1985), cultural arts centre, helping to raise $550 million for the building
Kevin M. Hall (1986), and Finbar A.S. Dalton (2012) and myself, and overseeing construction that started in 2015.
together with Karen Darke, Olympic Gold Paralympian, set off W. Alan McIntosh (1985) was residing in Los Angeles for a few
on 1st September 2019 on the Tour of The Borders Cycle Event. months this year and now has a wonderful daughter.
This gruelling event over 80kms, through the stunning Borders This March before the Annual Dinner I met up with Dr Rupert G.
countryside, is held every year with 2000 cyclists enjoying closed Shepherd (1985) who is now working at the National Gallery in
roads. This year the weather was perfect with little wind and Trafalgar Square. After the Annual Dinner I went up to Scotland
sunshine. The team received huge support. We were delighted to visit family and watch the Calcutta Cup on friendly territory.
that we managed to keep up with Karen for the first half of the I met up with Diamond Lee (1985) and watched the amazing
course where we hit the hilly bits, not least the famous Talla Scotland comeback. I had a meal with Marcus J. Brook (1985) at
Wall, a category four climb with 26% gradient. I managed to The Magnum – where he managed to commit arson by setting
complete the climb unaided for the first time, although it needs alight some badly placed napkins and candles. I also got together
mentioning I did stop for a rest 11 times! Nicholas Russell had with (Andy) Andrew B. King (1981) for a few swallies. I went
just returned from completing his Full Ironman in Austria, which up to see family in the Kingdom of Fife and dropped in to see
provided great inspiration, as he breezed up all of the hills and (Nick) Nicholas N. Russell (1985) at Balbirnie House. Nick is the
took some amazing photos to record the event. For those of man with a plan for Scotland – stay tuned.
you who recall Nicholas’ athletic abilities whilst at the school, I am just back from visiting family in Augusta, Georgia where I
you might find this surprising news! Kevin Hall's unrelenting managed to spend time with the city’s most famous son, the
fitness was also remarkable. As for Fin, perhaps more padding god-father of soul, Mr.James Brown!
in his shorts will be required for next year’s event. It just goes
to show, there's life in us old dogs yet!”

The West Coast US Lorettonian Society St Andrew's Day weekend
bash will be on 30th Nov/1st Dec this year. Alastair Boase has
proposed some good feasting and drinking in LA on Saturday,
then golf, surf and bbq in Ojai on Sunday. If anyone wishes to
join please contact me [email protected].

Gavin H. Lenthall (1985) is serving his last tour in the Army, as
a Colonel at the MoD’s Headquarters for Defence Equipment
and Support in Bristol.  He has two children boarding at Clifton
College, where his son is the only piper.  He recently met up
with Chris K.A. Sandford (1985).

Peter M. Miller (1985) writes: “some news from OLs I have
been in touch with in US:

Rory A. McNeil (1983) moved from California to Florida in
February and is dodging hurricanes and sweating it out in
Orlando.

Alastair W. Boase (1980) has been expanding MacLeod Ale Nicholas N. Russell (1985) has now spent almost three decades
Brewery http://www.macleodale.com in Van Nuys, California leading a team of 100, personally managing Balbirnie House
and added pizza ovens. He took his brewers on a tour of UK Hotel in Fife. As company owner and MD, with his wife Gaynor,
breweries this summer. he is delighted to confirm that the brigade of Balbirnie House
Ross A. Hutcheon (1983) is in Northern California and seems has won Scotland’s Wedding Hotel of the Year 13 annual times,
to be on course for logging more hiking miles than John Muir.
Alex M. Poots (1985) successfully opened The Shed https://
theshed.org/ in New York City in April. He is director of the

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within the 15 years of existence of The Scottish Hotel of the Year a time of closure, I hope to perhaps re-establish the annual golf
awards scheme. That accumulated Scottish history has now led trips, ‘if anyone has any cash left after Brexit!’.
to Balbirnie House in turn being named as the global winner of I meet lifelong friend OL Marcus J. Brook (1985) on a regular
‘Best Destination Wedding Hotel’ at the Haute Grandeur 2019 basis for lunch at Edinburgh’s Café Royal, and he conveys his
Global Hotel Awards. This is the first time that unique Best in best wishes to all OLs. "
World Award has been received by any hotel in Europe or The In the photograph Nicholas can be seen as he tolls the legendary
Western Hemisphere. Scotland’s Hospitality sector has jacked Austrian IronMan bell’
the pinnacles, and is flying the global flag.
Nicholas writes: "Over the last 5 years I have by circumstance
voluntarily become Scotland’s most prominent revolutionary
and pioneering writer on the ultra-niche subject of the future
interface between blockchain’s distributed ledger technology and
democracy. This has been defined as the potential architectural
underpinnings of brand new society, with capabilities to drive
Scotland forward to becoming recognised in the future within
The World Happiness Report.

Unprecedented journalism has helped deliver initial bridges
of understanding between blockchain academics within The
Blockchain Technology Laboratory within Edinburgh University,
Scotland’s business communities and the general public.

In spring 2018 I co-hosted Scotland’s first blockchain democracy Ian R. Sinclair (1985) wites: “After a great fun couple of years
summit. Additional dynamics have also translated into how working in Toronto, Emma (Emma J. Sinclair (Hon)) and I have
new technologies can peacefully resolve global mass conflicts. returned to the UK and I am now based in London. We managed
Ground-breaking ambitious research from 2015 onwards has a good bit of travelling whilst overseas and the favourite this year
been fully accepted and confirmed as the desired future by was definitely New Orleans! I’m still managing to get home to
Scotland’s government in July 2018. Early in 2019 I presented North Berwick and play plenty of golf and also recently enjoyed
project architecture to begin to evolve Scotland into the world’s a game at Walton Heath in London with Timon Sitte (2011),
most advanced digital society to Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary Jason Sitte (2017) and our younger son, Matthew (Matt) V.
for Constitution. Subsequently, I became the first man in world Sinclair (2017).
history to wire distributed ledger technology into a proposed
written constitution for a country. This project was submitted
to Scotland’s First Minister in Spring 2019. The digitalised
constitution overview has been designed to be replicable
elsewhere in the future. In 2019 Scotland we are 21st century
citizens, still interacting with 19th century institutions, via 15th
century paper-based voting systems. Half of Scotland’s citizens
are so disenfranchised within democracy, they don’t even vote
in General Elections. New technologies are able to change all
of this.
In 2019 at the age of 51, and after 15,000 kilometres of
combined training, I became Scotland’s first ever IronMan
within Scotland’s hotel sector. To achieve this, I had to swim
2.4 miles in open water, then cycle 112 miles, and then run a
26.2 mile marathon, with all sections timed. This was achieved
by dropping the hammer in Austria on 7th July 2019. On the day
itself almost a quarter of over 3,000 entrants were unable to
complete, as they didn’t have the minerals to go the distance.

Over the last 12 months, I have been very honoured to receive
a totally unique hat-trick of congratulations from Scotland’s
Parliament, for hotel keeping, for voluntary work delivered
for Scotland’s potential blockchain future, and for achieving
IronMan status.

Gaynor and I have 3 daughters. OL Anastasia E. Russell-Dalton
(2015) attended Loretto and is now in advanced stages of
studying medicine at UCL. Isobel works at Balbirnie House, and
Ruby attends St Leonards School in St Andrews as a day pupil.

I am in frequent touch with USA-based Peter M. Miller (1985),
who has been especially interested in Scotland’s potential
adoption of a written constitution. I previously organised 17
annual OL golf trips to Machrie on The Isle of Islay, each with
around a dozen golfers. Now that Machrie has re-opened after

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Alistair G. Shepherd-Cross (1987) wites: “I have been out here If any OLs are in the Ottawa area, please feel free to look me
in Canada since 1996 and am based in Calgary, Alberta, which up, I'd love to hear from you.”
is at the foot of the Rockies.  I am owner of two IT Recruiting
Companies called Teamit Inc and Agile Recruiting. I am married
with two boys (Nicholas 14 and William 12) who are avid Ice
Hockey players.  My wife Liz has a Family Law practice in Calgary. 
We love the outdoors skiing, mountain biking, fishing, hunting
etc and come back to the U.K every year.”

Fergus Smith (1987) continues to run a strategic change
management consultancy in Leeds. His third novel, Along the
Swift River, set in Afghanistan at the height of the war, is due
out this December published by Headsail Books and available
through Amazon.

Mark C. Eglinton (1988) wites: “This year I co-wrote former
footballer Michael Owen’s autobiography Reboot: My Life, My
Time, which was published in September and subsequently
banned by a prominent bookseller in Newcastle!”

S. Alistair L. Rutherford (1988) writes: “On 14th June this year a
strong line up of OLs enjoyed a relaxing day of golf at Muirfield.”
Pictured below included Christian K. Bruce (1990), S. Alistair
L. Rutherford (1988), Graham R. Burns (1992) and William J.
Frain-Bell (1989)

Colin S. W. Bunge (1988) write: "After taking a year off to travel
as a family with our 17 and 20 year old, we have returned back to
our home just north of Ottawa, Canada. It is great to be home as
travelling is great reminder of how important community is and
also meaningful connection with other people.
We had an amazing time on the road and met many
beautiful people and places along the way. We feel very
privileged and grateful that we have the health and ability to
explore this beautiful planet. Whether it is by plane, train, truck,
bicycle, raft, canoe, or even on foot! It is always a rich adventure
to be on the road or trail."

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1990 - 99 artisanal goldmining. This has allowed me source gold and silver
exploitation-free (and gems) in order to bring this information
Neil Mackenzie-Ross (1992) writes: “Christine and I and our and choice back to jewellers and the public. I also now lecture
two boys Alex (12) and Ben (9) continue to enjoy life in Bahrain. around the UK on issues in the gold supply chain. I am currently
producing some cap badges for Colin Pryde for the pipes and
drums band at Loretto.” www.thisisian.com

This is a photo of myself and my wife Christine attending a David Weir (1996) writes: “I have recently passed out as a
reception and afternoon tea for the Scottish community in Lifeboat Mechanic on the Peterhead boat, where l have been
Bahrain at His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s palace crew for over 10 years now.  I'm still working as a full time Diver/
last year. Professionally I am looking forward to being part of supervisor in the Police Scotland Dive and Marine unit.” 
the team that is hosting Bahrain’s first International horserace
in November this year.

Gavin (Gav) A. Hammon (1994) writes: “we had a dinner with Justin Orde (1998) writes: “Our catering firm is growing and
Kestin Hare, Hugo L.R. Scott and Hamish J. Burt (all 1996) with encompasses contracts with Abbotsford House and Paxton
our respective wives in September in the west village. Kestin was House where we operate their hospitality offer. We are listed
in NYC with his clothing collection and it seemed an appropriate with The Royal Company Or Archers and Riddles Court for
time to get together. John A.C. Scott (1992) has moved to the those looking to enjoy our services in Edinburgh. We've catered
suburbs. We see each other on occasion for the odd lunch.”  weddings from Forfar to Hexham and look forward to helping
more OLs celebrate special occasions in 2020. Our restaurant,
Provender, in Melrose was recently reviewed by the LA Times
and we are to be included in the 2020 Michelin guide. I'll be
taking on the Deaconship of the Scottish Borders Corporation
of Manufacturers in 2020, an organisation believed to be the
oldest of its type in the UK. I look forward to welcoming OLs to
the programme of events we will be hosting for this and thank
the many OLs who we have welcomed as guests to our venues,
colleagues in my Company and who endure as friends in life!”

Iain Du Pon (1995) writes: “My children continue to grow and Clare M.S. Banner (1999) writes: “My news is that my fiancé
so does my business.  I am happily celebrating my five years Joe and I have bought the Colintraive Hotel in Argyll which we
running my own construction and refurbishment company, have run since September. All OLs welcome!”
purely working on commercial buildings, and have the pleasure Photo shows Clare Banner (1999) and Joe with Janet Durran
of bumping into OLs from time to time.  I have also recently (Hon.). Janet and William H. Durran (1955) were their first
got involved with Alec D. Cruikshank (1995) and he and I Lorettonian guests.
have started up a commercial catering and events company,
called “Event Boxes Ltd.” He recently had a fantastic first few
outings at Blair Horse Trials, and some highland games and has
a considerable list of bookings looking forward to the next year
– so we are happy with that….

I am heading to Chile later in October to support a young lady
that we sponsor who is currently ranked in the top 50 in the
world and is competing at the world karate competition there,
which is very exciting.”

Christopher (Chris) Mackenzie-Ross (1995) lives in Pimlico,
London and is working for HSBC within digital products. Chris
still catches up with Richard (Rick) J.M. Rait (1995) (currently
based in Lisbon) and Allan J. Davison (1995) (in The Hague).
Chris recently went to the OL drinks in London and enjoyed
meeting OLs from many different generations!

Ian M. Nicholson (1996) writes: “I am a goldsmith relaunching a
new range of work, focussing on wedding bands and engagement
rings, all made from Fairtrade and Fair-mined precious metals
incorporating responsibly sourced gems. I have, in the past years,
visited mines in South America, Africa and here in Scotland, in
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2000 - 09 (Fin) Fionnlagh D. Copland (2013) was comissioned on 13th
April 2019 from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst into the
Tim L. Seifert (2005) writes: “Since returning to New Zealand Royal Logistic Corps. Present at the parade were Struan C. White
in 2005 to finish my secondary schooling by 2013, I have been (2012) Sean Mackle (2013) and Gregor McSkimming (Hon.).
a professional cricketer and I have been part of the Northern Susanna (Sus) R. Burn (2013) joined for the ball in the evening
Knights regional squad. Since 2017 I have been the wicket where there was much celebration and champagne!
keeper/opening bat for the New Zealand Black Caps 20/20 team.
I have enjoyed time in UAE vs Pakistan and recently in Sri Lanka
. A big down-under summer is ahead against England, India and
Australia. I am hoping to catch up with some old classmates on
my next spell playing in the UK and would like to give a shout
out to all the lads from Seton House back when my Dad was
the Housemaster there in the early 2000s.”

Stephanie Buchanan (2015) writes: “This year I graduated from
Edinburgh Napier University with First Class Honours in Business
Studies.”

2010 - 19 Lorimer G.J. Macandrew (2015) graduated last year from the
University of Manchester and has now moved to Glasgow where
Camilla K.C. Gobourn (2010) writes: “Here's a picture of Tom he has founded a media production company, Helmworks Film.
C. Cahn (2010) and me in Bali....we were Heads of School in He recently worked on a project in the Caribbean (featuring a
2010 (see other picture with dodgy haircuts)! Tom now lives in soundtrack by Teddy White (2013)) where he met with Ruari
Hong Kong and is working in finance, and I've recently moved P.B. Reynier (2018). He is currently producing a second music
to Bali....a great reunion, who would have thought we'd both video with OL band Chameleon Lady. He is also working with
be living in Asia when we were at school?! After five years of Bethany Tennick (2015) on photo & video for her events
advertising in London, I have packed it in and moved to Bali and company, Renfrew Collective. Any Lorettonians or OLs passing
now have my own small travel company ‘Topline Travel Tips’ through Glasgow, or with an interest in (or requirement for!)
and I am about to launch a jewellery company called CANTIK by film or photography, are invited to get in touch at lorimer@
Camilla. Any Lorettonians are welcome to contact me for advice helmworksfilm.com.
or if they would like to come to Bali. I'm about to have another Christopher A. Sinclair (2015) has graduated from Durham
bunch of Loretto pals coming to visit in October!” University and is now working for BlackRock in London. Chris has
moved into a flat in Balham and is generally having a great time.
He is in regular contact with many OLs and friends from uni.

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Matthew V. Sinclair (2017) has
enjoyed his first year at KPMG and
has passed all his exams to date.
He is also playing lots of rugby (for
NBRFC) and golf. Matt is also in
touch with lots of OLs from his year
and generally having a great time.

Honor Leveson Gower (2018) writes: “This summer holiday
was made so important to me thanks to one single adventure.
Last September I summited Mount Kilimanjaro – possibly the
hardest thing I may ever do. I walked through jungle and dust
bowls, climbed over walls of rock and found myself in an alien
alpine desert. I slept in a tent on practically vertical landscapes
and woke up allowing myself the only mindset of ‘I’m closer
then I was yesterday’. During my time at Loretto I was never
that into exercise or anything exerting, but now I’ve fallen in
love with these trifling adventures and the experience you can
have in the outdoors. I pushed myself this September and am
so proud of how far I got. 

The air at the summit was 50% oxygen and the rest a choking
amount of dust. I stood over a crystal blue sky, with glaciers to
my right and eight days’ worth of trekking beneath me. 

Charlie Yates (2015) graduated from Glasgow School of Art in I’m still enjoying my undergrad degree in English literature and
the summer of 2019, studying Painting and Printmaking. He creative writing at The University of East Anglia, and am excited
has recently been awarded The Aon Community Art Award to use this experience in my writing.”
in London as well as the Lanarkshire CultureNL Prize. Charlie
is currently living in Glasgow, where he paints portraits on
commission as well as his contemporary fine art projects. He
will soon be having an exhibition in the Open Eye Gallery in April
2020; all are welcome.  He is planning on doing an MA in Fine Art
at the Michaelis School of Fine Art in Cape Town, South Africa.
He stays in touch with most of his fellow 2015 Old Lorettonians,
and this summer he went ‘on tour’ with Tom Meadows (2015)
and Camran J. Lindsay (2015) to Ibiza.

You can keep up to date with his work http://www.cjystudio.com  

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NEWS OF HONS time between London and North Berwick. We are thoroughly
enjoying the best of both worlds. It was great to see so many
OLs at the recent drinks party in London and I hope to see many
more at the Annual Dinner in February!”

N. Gavin C. McDowall (Hon.) recently celebrated his 80th David Tidswell (Hon.) writes: I'm on my second year as Head of
birthday on Tuesday 7th May 2019 at the Laird and Dog Inn, Residence Hall at the Yew Wah International Education School
Bonnyrigg. Pictured left to right clockwise are John Elder (Hon.), in Shanghai. I manage over 420 students and 30 staff, and am
Ken Marks (Hon.), Lesley Whait (Hon.), Duncan Wylie (Hon.), having a wonderful time living and working in China.”
Pat Edwards, Janet Durran (Hon.), Roger Whait (Hon.), Gavin
McDowall (Hon.), Alison Wylie (Hon.) and William Durran
(1955). Happy Birthday Gavin!

Emma J. Sinclair (Hon.) writes: "It’s hard to believe the year
has passed so quickly. Ian (Ian R. Sinclair (1985)) and I have
relocated back from Toronto and we are now splitting our

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2019 LEAVERS

AUTUMN LEAVERS Hongyue Bao (Carmen) (8667). Autumn Fernando Carro Berruga (Fernando)
Humphrey Valentino Borsi (Humphrey) 2017. VIth Form. Academic Scholar, (8814). Autumn 2018. IInd Form.
(8179). Autumn 2015, IVth Form. Prizewinner. University College London Janica Ying-Yu Chan (Janica) (8150).
Glen Hector Crawford (Glen) (8029). (Maths). Autumn 2017. IIIth Form.
Autumn 2017. IIIrd Form. Bertram Costantino Borsi (Bertram) Salina Chan (Salina) (8149). Autumn 2018
William Peter Muir Rowley (William) (8124). Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2012). (Nippers, 2012). IInd Form.
(8164). Autumn 2013. VIth Form. VIth Form. Colour Prefect. Rugby 7's, Coco Chen (Coco) (8543). Spring 2016.
XV. 2nd Cricket, 3rd Hockey. D of E Gold. VIth Form.
King's College London (Spanish and
Management). Bro of 7423, 7844, 8179.

SPRING LEAVERS Fergus John Bradley (Fergus) (8809). Adrian Chu (Adrian) (8294). Summer
Leona Skye Freeman (Leona) (8698). Autumn 2018. VIth Form. 2014. VIth Form. Music Scholar,
Autumn 2017. IIIrd Form. Lucas Oliver Brook (Lucas) (7984). Prizewinner. XV, Tennis. D of E Silver. Univ.
Freddie John Hawkins (Freddie) (8477). Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2004). VIth Form. of Newcastle (Biomedical Sciences).
Autumn 2017. IIIrd Form. XV (Capt.), Hockey. Gap Year. Son of 5078, Eleanor Clynes (Eleanor) (8148). Autumn
Carl Florian Oster (Florian) (8865). Neph of 5155, 5162, Bro of 7846. 2013 (Nippers, 2012) (Firwood Manor
Autumn 2018. Vth Form. Bailey Claire Brown (Bailey) (8449). Prep School). VIth Form. Colour Prefect,
Autumn 2015. Vth Form. Head of School, Academic Scholar, Art
SUMMER LEAVERS Albert Thomas Browne (Albert) (8567). Scholar, Prizewinner. Lacrosse (Capt.).
Siobhan Alexander (Siobhan) (8662). Autumn 2016. VIth Form. 2nd Hockey, 2nd Netball. D of E Silver.
Autumn 2017 (Doha College, Qatar, Archibald Ian Buchanan Lazaro-Carrasco Gap Year. Sis of 8147, 8146.
Middle E). VIth Form. Colour Prefect, (Archie) (8675). Autumn 2017. VIth Form. Lucy Anna Coltman (Lucy) (8088).
Prizewinner. Music Captain. 2nd Lacrosse. Charlotte Johanna Buergers (Charlotte) Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2011) (Cockenzie
Pipe Band, Gold Biology Olympiad, (8910). Spring 2019. IVth Form. Sis of P.S.). VIth Form. Colour Prefect. Head of
Highland Dance Team Member. Napier 8315. Drama. Drama. Leith School of Art (Art
Univ. (Biosciences). Oleksii Burov (Oleksii) (8676). Autumn Foundation). Sis of 8143.
Megan Faith Allam (Megan) (8026). 2017. VIth Form. Colour Prefect, Head of Andre Connor Emile Cullen (Emile)
Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2008). VIth House, Prizewinner. Basketball. Univ. of (8578). Autumn 2016. VIth Form.
Form. Colour Prefect, Head of House, East Anglia (International Relations). Olivia Cunningham (Olivia) (7990).
Prizewinner. Head of Mavor. Swimming Mackenzie Lewis Burr (Mackenzie) Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2005). VIth Form.
(Capt.). 2nd Hockey, 2nd Lacrosse, 2nd (8677). Autumn 2017. VIth Form. Colour Prefect, Head of House, Prefect,
Tennis. Johnston Carmichael Accountancy Annsophie Nanni Busse (Annsophie) Prizewinner. Head of Mavor. 2nd Hockey
Apprenticeship. Dtr of 5069, Neice of (8911). Spring 2019. IVth Form. (Capt.), 2nd Lacrosse, 2nd Tennis. D of
5208, 5391, 5707, Sis of 7688. Qianbei Cai (Ariel) (8678). Autumn 2017 E Gold. Gap Year. Gddtr of 2837, Dtr of
Sophie Rebecca Allen (Sophie) (8802). (Yew Wah International School). VIth H189, Sis of 7856, 8050.
Autumn 2018. VIth Form. Form. Cassie Davidson-McQueen (Cassie)
Naimura Carmina Anness (Naimura) Bruno Alberto Cami Hartmann (Bruno) (8103). Autumn 2014. VIth Form.
(8304). Autumn 2014. VIth Form. (8812). Autumn 2018. IVth Form. Angus John Hubert de Burgh (Angus)
Isabella Beatrice Rose Archibald (Isabella) Carlota Carro Berruga (Carlota) (8813). (8137). Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2012)
(8188). Autumn 2013 (Compass School, Autumn 2018. IVth Form. (Yester Primary School). VIth Form. Colour
Haddington). VIth Form. Charity Prefect, Head of School, Head of House,
Committee. Gap Year. Sis of 7835. Prizewinner. Hockey, XV. D of E Gold. Univ.
of Glasgow (Earth Science). Bro of 8462.
Imanol Diaz Iturrioz (Imanol) (8688).
Autumn 2017. Vth Form.

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Emilia Dobak (Emilia) (8464). Autumn Dante Jackman (Dante) (8710). Autumn Ricardo Mestre López (Ricardo) (8857).
2015. VIth Form. 2018. IInd Form. Autumn 2018. IVth Form.

Venkata Sai Vyshnavi Doddi (Vyshnavi) Arvid Lennart Koeppel (Arvid) (8843). Darcy Christina Montgomery (Darcy)
(8787). Spring 2018 (Thornhill College Autumn 2018. Vth Form. (8127). Autumn 2018. IInd Form.
Londonderry). VIth Form. Colour Prefect. Lilly Katharina Krauch (Lilly) (8844). Syrak Nemer Corona (Syrak) (8861).
Brunel Univ. (Computer Science with AI). Autumn 2018. IVth Form. Autumn 2018. IVth Form.
Tessa Donald (Tessa) (7986). Autumn Margarita Krylova (Rita) (8916). Autumn Jolina Isabel Nonnengaesser (Jolina)
2013 (Nippers, 2005). VIth Form. Colour 2018. IVth Form. (8862). Autumn 2018. Vth Form.
Prefect, Deputy Head of House, Prefect, Jessica Lambert (Jessica) (8224). Autumn Calum John Ogilvy (Calum) (8084).
Prizewinner. Hockey. Univ. of Glasgow 2013 (Broughton Primary, Biggar). VIth Autumn 2013. VIth Form.
(Medicine). Sis of 7328. Form. Prefect, Prizewinner, Colour Prefect. Felicity Ann Pike (Felicity) (8005). Autumn
Annabel Clare Cathleen Edwardson Gordon Cup Winner. Hockey (Capt.), 2013 (Nippers, 2006). VIth Form. Deputy
(Annabel) (8655). Spring 2017. Vth Form. Lacrosse, Tennis. D of E Gold. Oxford Head of House, Colour Prefect. 2nd
Charles Gordon Walter Farmer (Charles) Brookes Univ. (Event Management) Lacrosse, 3rd Hockey, 3rd Tennis. D of
(8009). Autumn 2014. VIth Form. deferred 2020. Gap Year. Sis of 8358. E Gold. Northumbria Univ. (Business
Adam Fatouh (Adam) (8819). Autumn Ki Yan Lee (Kiyan) (8719). Autumn 2017. Foundation). Sis of 7635.
2018. IInd Form. VIth Form. Vanessa Pirvu (Vanessa) (8288). Spring
Maximilian Feistmantl (Maximilian) Lourdes Erika Marie Lidman (Erika) 2014. VIth Form. Deputy Head of House.
(8820). Autumn 2018. IVth Form. (8722). Autumn 2017 (St Christopher's 3rd Hockey. D of E Silver. Bath Spa Univ
Jonas Gebhardt (Jonas) (8825). Autumn School, Bahrain). VIth Form. Colour (Business & Management).
2018. Vth Form. Prefect, Prefect. Sis of 8500. Justin Chun Shing Que (Justin) (8390).
Cameron Adam Gray (Cameron) (8473). Elisa Katharina Lindner (Elisa) (8846). Autumn 2014. VIth Form.
Autumn 2015 (Kirkcudbright Academy). Autumn 2018. Vth Form. Vanessa Anna Beatrice Ristorcelli
VIth Form. Head of House, Golf Scholar. Kieran Timothy Linford (Kieran) (8501). (Vanessa) (8870). Autumn 2018. IInd
Golf (Capt.). 3rd Cricket. Texas (Golf). Son Autumn 2015. Vth Form. Form.
of 4361, Neph of 4500, 4592. Yunlong Luo (Yunlong) (8724). Autumn Klara Lisa Sadrina (Klara) (8873). Autumn
Jake Struan Richard Green (Jake) (8544). 2017. VIth Form. 2018. Vth Form.
Spring 2016. Hannah Ruth MacLennan (Hannah) Harry George Sangster (Harry) (8397).
Emily Maureen Harvey (Emily) (8347). (8729). Autumn 2017 (Sgoil Liona). Autumn 2015. VIth Form.
Autumn 2014 (Longridge Towers School, VIth Form. Drama Scholar, Prizewinner, Carlotta Schaeffer (Carlotta) (8877).
Nort). VIth Form. Prefect, Colour Prefect. Prefect, Colour Prefect. World Challenge Autumn 2018. IVth Form.
Hockey. D of E Gold. Univ. of Newcastle Expedition Africa 2016. D of E Gold, Erik Schroder Vioque (Erik) (8517).
(Geography). Sis of 8657, 8656. LAMDA Grade 7 Acting. Univ. of the West Autumn 2015. VIth Form.
Jonathan Robert Hawley (Jonathan) of England (Acting). Erlend Sekkesaeter (Erlend) (8746).
(8348). Autumn 2014 (Kelly College). Greg John McCaffer (Greg) (8733). Autumn 2017. Vth Form.
VIth Form. Prefect, Prizewinner, Colour Autumn 2017 (Glasgow Academy). VIth Taylan Taner Sener (Taylan) (8109).
Prefect. Hockey (Capt.), Football (Capt.), Form. Golf, Football. Autumn 2018. IInd Form.
Cricket. Univ. of Exeter (Spanish). Sis of Francesca Bo McGhie (Francesca) (7997). Ziyuan Shi (Zi) (8405). Autumn 2014. VIth
8479, Son of H223, H224. Autumn 2015. Vth Form. Form.
Yifan He (Ivan) (8649). Spring 2017. VIth Connor McKinley (Connor) (8019). Nikoleta Skliarevitch (Nikoleta) (8748).
Form. Rugby. Univ. of Glasgow. Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2007). VIth Form. Autumn 2017. VIth Form. Deputy Head
Emma Hill (Emma) (8139). Autumn 2013 Drama Scholar. Gap Year. of House, Prizewinner. 2nd Tennis. Univ.
(Nippers, 2012) (Kings Hawford). VIth Hamish Boyd Lachlan McLean (Hamish) of Glasgow (Business & Management).
Form. Head of House, Academic Scholar, (8003). Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2006). Jemima Clare Slater (Jemima) (7647).
Drama Scholar. Lacrosse. D of E Silver. VIth Form. Colour Prefect. Hockey, XV. D Autumn 2010. VIth Form.
Gap Year. of E Gold. Borders Coll. (Business). Bro of Lewi Jon Rio Stokes (Lewi) (8755). Autumn
Juan Horno Bover (Juan) (8835). Autumn 8055, Son of H178. 2017 (POWISS Malaysia). VIth Form.
2018. IInd Form. Bro of 8605 . Kirsty Iona McLean (Kirsty) (8055). Prefect, Colour Prefect. Basketball (Capt.),
Thomas James Humphreys (Thomas) Autumn 2018. IInd Form. Football. 2nd Cricket (Capt.). Drama. Univ.
(8705). Autumn 2017. VIth Form. Porcshe Mary McMillan (Porsche) (7992). Of Newcastle (Physics).
Rehan Shaban Hussain (Rehan) (8836). Autumn 2013 (Nippers, 2005). VIth Form.
Autumn 2018. IInd Form.

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Ralph Georg Stölzel (Georg) (8888). Daniel Vajdak (Daniel) (8639). Autumn Robert Calvin Milan Washburn (Calvin)
Autumn 2018. Vth Form. 2017. VIth Form. (8769). Autumn 2017 (Duhovka
Samual Peter Stones (Samual) (8410). Seth Quinlan Van Rensburg (Seth) Gymnasium). VIth Form. Deputy Head
Autumn 2014 (George Watson's). VIth (8274). Autumn 2013 (Longniddry P.S.). of House. Basketball. Univ. of New York,
Form. XV. Data analyst apprenticeship. VIth Form. Prizewinner, Prefect, Drama Prague.
Magnus Sturgeon (Magnus) (8756). Scholar, Sport Scholar, Colour Prefect. Kwan To Wu (Matthew) (8776). Autumn
Autumn 2018. IInd Form. Hockey, Rugby 7's. Gap Year. Bro of 7795, 2017. VIth Form.
Nathan Martin Sweeney (Nathan) (8268). 8531. Blanca Yague Cuadros (Blanca) (8905).
Autumn 2013. VIth Form. Colour Prefect. Daniil Veleslavov (Daniil) (8416). Autumn Autumn 2018. IVth Form.
XV. SRU Rugby. Bro of 8266, 8267. 2014. VIth Form. Univ. of Liverpool Kaicheng Yang (Kaicheng) (8427). Autumn
Frederik Tourneau (Frederik) (8893). (Chinese & Business). 2014. VIth Form.
Autumn 2018. VIth Form. Charlotte Sophie Donata Freiin Von Yi Zeng (Maggie) (8778). Autumn 2017.
Tsz Kit Tsang (Franky) (8764). Autumn Hardenberg (Charlotte) (8896). Autumn VIth Form. Academic Scholar. Univ. of
2017. Vth Form. 2018. Vth Form. Aberdeen (Business Management).
Harrison Alexander Scott Turner Lennart Peter Matthias Von Zitzewitz Zhongtong Zhang (Johnson) (8654).
(Harrison) (7985). Autumn 2014. VIth (Lennart) (8897). Autumn 2018. IVth Spring 2017. Vth Form.
Form. Form.

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CENTRAL AND

EXECUTIVE COMITTEE

Sheila C. D. Low (1982) Emma J. Sinclair (Hon.)
[email protected] [email protected]
President +44(0)792 928 9291
CComm & Exec Comm

John Lawrie (1961) Neil C. Henderson (1984)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)783 346 4112 +44(0)774 979 3662
Vice President CComm & Exec Comm

William J. Frain-Bell (1989) S. Alistair L. Rutherford (1988)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)776 600 7363 CComm & Exec Comm
Chairman

Charles T. D. Craig (1987) Marcus J. Brook (1985)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)788 455 6832 +44(0)759 027 0775
Hon Sec CComm & Exec Comm

Colin B. Davidson (1983) Steph Buchanan (2014)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)754 960 4060 +44(0)794 959 1787
Treasurer/Exec Comm CComm & Exec Comm

Graham R. Burns (1992) Colin E. McWhannell (1964)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)773 818 2813 +44(0)162 086 1866
CComm & Exec Comm CComm & Exec Comm

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Nicole Galloway (2014) Keith Brodie (1966)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)778 046 8944 +61 401 704 401
CComm & Exec Comm Chairman, Australia & New Zealand

Hannah J. Rate Iain R. Satterthwaite (1979)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)131 653 4479 +44(0)796 9107 990
Membership Co-ordinator Chairman, Scotland

Andrew (Jack) Kelly (1982) Peter M. Miller (1985)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)771 1307 666 +1 805 649 8970
Chairman, London & South of England Chairman, North America

Justus P.N.K. van Lare (2000) Gavin A. Hammon (1994)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)781 5100 241 +1 917 595 0400
Secretary, London & South of England Secretary, North America

Douglas G. Coughtrie (1974) Duncan A. Arthur (2008)
[email protected] [email protected]
+44(0)191 251 4158 OLGS Hon Sec
Chairman, North & Midlands of England

F. Iain Valentine (1965) N Gavin C McDowall (Hon)
[email protected] [email protected]
+852 90374530 +44(0)131 653 2412
Chairman, Hong Kong & The Far East Hon Life Vice President

Steven J. Tait (1991) William H. Durran (1955)
[email protected] [email protected]
+852 9615 1529 +44(0)1875 830 577
Secretary, Hong Kong & The Far East Hon Life Vice President & Keeper of the
Loretto Register

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GAIN A REAL INSIGHT INTO
LIFE AT LORETTO SCHOOL

Parents and prospective pupils are warmly Our Admissions Team can also arrange
welcomed at Loretto, and we offer many individual visits at a date that suits your
opportunities to visit our School. family. To find out more, please contact
Open Days are held on several dates our Admissions Team on +44 (0)131 653
during the academic year. These include 4455 or at [email protected].
talks by the Headmaster and by pupils, a We're looking forward to welcoming you
guided tour of the School, and a chance to at Loretto!
meet House and teaching staff. Children
and extended family are most welcome
to attend.

Loretto

A small school,
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Independent, day and
boarding school, for girls and
boys aged 3 to 18, located in
Musselburgh, East Lothian,
Scotland
t +44 (0)131 653 4444
e [email protected]
w www.loretto.com
fb @LorettoSchool
tw @LorettoHead

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