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Craigroyston Community High School (former)

Craigroyston Community High School – Click to enlarge

Craigroyston Community High School

Photo: D King, Date: 28/10/2007

Craigroyston Community High (old school)
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This school was newly built, initially in 1960.

Former pupils include Gordon Strachan OBE external link , footballer, and former manager of Celtic FC (resigned May 2009).

A new school was built for the City of Edinburgh Council, on a site further north on Pennywell Road.

This building was badly damaged by fire on 22 July 2010 and was demolished during the following weeks.

Craigroyston Community High School – Click to enlarge

Gone! The site of Craigroyston Community High School

Photo: D King, Date: 19/03/2011

Craigroyston Community High School – Click to enlarge

The site of Craigroyston Community High School

Photo: D King, Date: 19/03/2011

The site of the school
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Built Architect
1960 / 1972 Mottram, Patrick & Dalgleish

The school has previously been known as Craigroyston Secondary School and Craigroyston High School.

Sorry, the school website appears to be down, and the domain for sale. Any information welcome...

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