If you’ve ever wondered where celebrities like Nicky Campbell and more were educated, we’ve got the answers for you.
How many of the celebrities in our picture gallery did you know went to Edinburgh Academy, and did any attend the school at the same time as you or your children?
5. Patrick J Grant
Patrick Grant won ‘Menswear Designer of 2010’ at the British Fashion Awards and is a judge on the BBC series The Great British Sewing Bee. Photo: BBC
6. Nicky Campbell
The former BBC Radio 1 DJ, is now a regular presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live alongside frequent TV appearances. In 2015, he was awarded an OBE for his services to children. In 2023, Campbell has told an inquiry of sexual abuse he endured at Edinburgh Academy as he compared a teacher to Jimmy Savile. He was a victim of former Edinburgh Academy teachers John Brownlee, now 89, and Hamish Dawson – who died in 2009 – during his time at the school. Photo: Third Party
7. Sasha Spratt
Before moving to Australia, Sasha was a reporter and presenter for STV. He presented the morning, lunch and evening bulletins on the channel. Photo: Third Party
8. Archibald Campbell Tait
The first Scotsman to hold the post of Archbishop of Canterbury. Campbell Tait also succeeded Dr Thomas Arnold as Headmaster of Rugby School. Photo: Third Party