Old Fettesian Association Newsletter 2017 by Fettes_College

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OLD FETTESIAN NEWSLETTER No. 62, August 2017

Old Fettesian Association Keep in Touch with The Old Fettesian Association Email: OFA@fettes.com Phone: +44 131 311 6741 Spending your school days at Fettes College is a memorable experience. You know that learning, living and performing together creates strong bonds and life-long friendships. Every Old Fettesian (OF) is an important part of the community with shared connections and experiences. You are always welcome to join us at events for OFs and to come back to Fettes if you are in Edinburgh. Please do also share your news with us at any time, as we love to hear what you are doing. Keeping in touch has never been easier. Our website is the place to register for upcoming OF events the world over, and liking our Facebook and Twitter pages is sure to provide trips down memory lane and encourage connections between OFs globally. By connecting with the Old Fettesian Association online, you are more likely to stay up to date with news, upcoming events, and any changes to process. Letting us know your preferred postal details helps us ensure that this newsletter will reach you every year. Many of you will be aware that the law relating to Data Protection is changing next year in May when new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) come into force. Do look out for future communications on this subject, as we will be putting things in place to ensure full compliance with these new regulations between now and next May. Facebook: www.facebook.com/fettescommunity Twitter: www.twitter.com/fettescommunity LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/school/16194443

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CONTENTS

From the President Message from the OF Office Michael Spens – Headmaster Extraordinaire Immense gratitude to Debbie Spens A view from the Common Room 2017 Five minutes with Dr Jo Twist OBE (Ar 1986-1991) Five minutes with Melissa Wilson (CE 2009-2011) Focus on sport Prize winners 2016/2017 Polar Academy – an exceptional Arctic expedition Arniston at 50 Celebrating 60 years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Centenary of Lt. Donald Mackintosh being awarded the Victoria Cross Old Fettesians taking us into the skies Fettes Career Partnership Programme 2016 leavers: where are they now? The Iain Macleod Award report Old Fettesian Sporting Societies Review 2016-17 Commemoration Weekend 2016 Regional engagement Fettesian succession OF events OF news Sadly departed OFA Office Bearers 2017 The Fettesian Trust

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Andrew Pickles (Ca 1962-1967) I have managed to survive two years as President of the OFA! A great deal has happened. Firstly, we welcome Henry Gray into the role of Old Fettesian Co-ordinator. Thanks again to Graham Sanderson for all his help in keeping things going in this period of change. Henry has not travelled very far to be with us as he was at the Edinburgh Academy until 2009. Yes, a young man but with plenty of energy and enthusiasm. Henry and I are now working closely together to get as many OF events as possible into the diary. Over and above that, we have two main targets in producing the Old Fettesian Newsletter and later the annual Commemoration Weekend on the 6th, 7th and 8th of October. There are changes ahead for the school with Michael Spens retiring after 19 years. We have been very fortunate to have had Michael Spens and his wife Debbie in charge for so long. The school has prospered in a number of ways. The facilities are excellent, sport is still to the fore and academic results are first class. This is all evidenced by the fact Fettes College was selected as the Public School of the Year in Tatler Magazine. Yes, Fettes is a great school. The teaching staff and all the others

involved in sport, catering, finance and health have so much to be thanked for. I carried the principle of being involved in a team though my life and that was thanks to Fettes. A team player is hard to beat as ‘together everybody achieves more’. I retire now as President of the OFA and hand over to Amanda Forsyth. I am sure Amanda, being much younger than me, will have more energy and I look forward to her time in charge. Thanks to you all for your support during my time on the OF committee. It was not quite as good as being at the school but it has been great fun. Floreas Fettesia (forever) Amanda Forsyth (Ar 1982-1984) I am very excited to be taking on the Presidency of the Old Fettesian Association at such a pivotal moment in the School’s history. As well as seeing the transition from Michael Spens’ hugely successful years as Headmaster to the new horizons offered by Geoffrey Stanford, we are now accelerating towards the College’s 150th anniversary year in 2020. Andrew Pickles’ energy and enthusiasm in the past two years has given us an enviable momentum in goodwill among the OF community for the work we are doing, and I offer

Andrew my heartfelt thanks for the time and effort he has expended on behalf of Old Fettesians worldwide. My own time at Fettes was characterised by a realisation of the enormous breadth of opportunities that were available to be grasped; whether in the classroom, the music rooms or the chapel; on the playing fields or simply in the common room with other Arnistonians, the panoply of potential was breathtaking. The OFA has done much to build on that potential for all of us, and as we move on to the next exciting chapter in the school’s history, I believe there is yet more that can be achieved. Looking to the next few years, your Committee will be working harder than ever to help OFs capitalise on the links they have made and the skills they have acquired within the walls of this beautiful place; to understand what it means to be an Old Fettesian, and quite what a jewel we have each been given to treasure. Above all, we will be doing our level best to help as many OFs as possible have as much fun as they can! Floreas Fettesia

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MESSAGE FROM THE OF OFFICE By Henry Gray, OF Co-ordinator

Mox abimus iuvenes, Redituri fors senes, Tui tamen memores, Nobilis Fettesia. Floreas, Fettesia! The fifth verse of Floreas Fettesia suggests that Fettesians leave Fettes College too young, that there is still more to do, more to see and certainly more to learn within these walls, but that they will hopefully return in the future, holding fast to those most precious and formative of memories all the while. As wistfully bittersweet as the verse may be, it speaks of a feeling that is the very foundation of The Old Fettesian Association (OFA) and the success it has found in the 96 years since its inception. The centenary looms not far in the distance, but not as close as the 150th anniversary of the College itself in 2020. As gears turn ever faster in the run up to this tremendous anniversary, we remain conscious of the here-and-now. The Summer Term past was the last for the Spens, and both the Headmaster and his wife Debbie attended a huge number of OFA events both near and far. A whole host of ‘Spens Years’ Old Fettesians from their era attended these, many for the very first time, to express their gratitude and say their goodbyes. I am sure readers will

concur when I say we look forward to extending the Spens a warm welcome at future OF events. Despite the prerequisite reflection that occurs during any departure, the OFA must always look forward. We look forward to welcoming Geoffrey Stanford as Headmaster. We look forward to witnessing the benefits of increased connectivity, both social and professional, between OFs and current students. We look forward to a Commemoration Weekend that also celebrates 50 years since the inception of Arniston House. However, it is not just big, one-off occasions we have on our minds. The OFA is as much about helping a young fledgling find their feet in the wider world as it is about the gatherings of friends, old and new, together, keeping that inimitable Fettes bond tight and flourishing. Within this Newsletter, you will find the Commemoration Weekend booking form. Certain to be one to remember, places for events across the weekend of October 6th went on sale online earlier this year. Do let me know if you plan to attend as soon as you can, as places are limited. In my short time working with OFs thus far, I have met more incredible alumni than I can reel off in one sitting.

I look forward to meeting countless more of you in the coming months, whether at future events or when you pop in to the College to have another stroll through Fettes’ hallowed halls. Henry Gray Old Fettesian Co-ordinator Fettes College EH4 1QX Tel: 0131 311 6741 Email: OFA@fettes.com www.facebook.com/fettescommunity www.fettescommunity.com

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MICHAEL SPENS – HEADMASTER EXTRAORDINAIRE By Judy Campbell (Staff 1995-2007; Housemistress Arniston 1995-1998; Deputy Head 1999-2007) It is difficult to fill Headmaster posts these days – and no wonder. To be Head of any school is a phenomenally demanding task, requiring a daunting range of skills, talents and knowledge; to be Head of a top boarding school like Fettes is a challenge that few would even contemplate undertaking and even fewer could turn into a resounding success. Malcolm Thyne, through fierce determination and force of personality, supported by dedicated governors and staff, restored Fettes’ reputation and academic standards; when he decided to retire, the search was on for a leader who could build upon his achievement and make Fettes one of the leading schools in the UK. In 1998 we who worked at Fettes watched in trepidation as the short list candidates and their wives (sexist, but the case) were shown around the campus. One of these men would be our new Headmaster, and our jobs and the future of the College would hang upon his ability. Enter Michael Spens, his wife and young family. Nineteen years later, the success of his tenure is evident in every aspect of the College and Fettes richly deserves its outstanding reputation in the UK and abroad. I must, before I begin to write about Michael, pay tribute to Debbie and their children. They contributed greatly to Michael’s success, both by their own individual academic, artistic, sporting and personal achievements and involvement in the life of Fettes, but also by their acceptance of the fact that he would give so much of himself to Fettes. Over ten years of working closely with Michael, first as Assistant Head and then seven years as his Deputy, I learned a great deal from him – and watched at close quarters as he shaped and led the school. My eight years as a Governor of

Fettes only added to my appreciation of his skills. The qualities and attributes of leadership are myriad and often subtle: I have chosen to write about what I believe are some of the most important elements of Michael’s success. I am sure that others who have worked with him will identify different strengths, but I hope that they will recognise the aspects of his leadership that I have observed and valued. The quality that overwhelmingly comes to mind when I think of Michael as a Headmaster is energy. Yes, he has run marathons and led the way in the annual School charity runs and is known for being at Westwoods waiting for the staff to open the building at 6.30am, but I mean something

The quality that overwhelmingly comes to mind when I think of Michael as a Headmaster is energy more important and impressive than ‘fitness’. Through long days and weeks and terms, he managed to approach each successive task with full focus, attention and commitment. In my office the phone would often ring at 7.20am or so, and he would briskly ask if I could spare a moment to discuss a problem or an idea. He was already fully engaged – and would continue to be – through Chapel, phone calls, interviews of prospective parents and pupils, meetings (endless meetings…), teaching a class, watching matches, holding a tricky disciplinary interview, showing up to watch a bit of a play rehearsal and generally being engaged with every aspect of life on campus. More often than not the ‘day’ extended well into the evening, yet there he would be, fresh and full of warmth and

enthusiasm as he greeted prefects, or parents, or governors for pre-dinner drinks or met guests at a play or concert. Days at Fettes are full ones, and weeks are every bit of seven days long. I am sure that he DID flag on occasion – but it very seldom showed. Following naturally from this energy and full engagement is his remarkable knowledge of all of the members of the Fettes community. Most of us wish that we were better with names – Michael is a master. But he not only knows every pupil’s name, he knows far more – the difficult time one has had adjusting to his Senior House, the ambitions of a talented sportswoman, the family conflicts of another. This thorough knowledge extends to staff, OFs, parents past and present, Governors and the wider educational world and is hugely impressive and powerful. Michael takes great interest and pride in the achievements of all Fettesians – and in the early days that led to some complications. He rightly sees the selection of Prefects as a very important matter which justifies a long and meticulous process of Housemasters’ and Housemistress’ nominations, whole school voting and careful interviews by himself and his Deputy, which takes two full evenings. The interviews are an opportunity to ‘take the pulse’ of the school. Questions such as ‘If you could change one important aspect of life at Fettes, what would it be?’ and ‘What has been your most disappointing experience at Fettes?’ have elicited invaluable insights. The quality of our pupils is impressive, and it can make selection of a body of Prefects difficult. In his first year Michael chose 25 – out of a year group of just over 100. It was a disaster – and a mistake he didn’t repeat! I have some reservations about the term ‘vision’. Vision alone – identifying a

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noble goal or aspiration – is a relatively easy thing to have. But to work toward that goal – to develop the idea, consult and refine it and push forward to achieve it in its best possible iteration with the agreement and commitment of those with whom you are working – that is an admirable ability, an ability that Michael has demonstrated again and again. The creation of Westwoods, the refurbishment of the boarding houses, the introduction of IB, the building of Craigleith House and the attendant changes to the structure of the Houses, the creation of a fourth girls’ House, Dalmeny, the McMurray Pitch, and finally the brilliant new Spens building – along with other projects and proposed

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projects – this is an amazing record of achievement by the Governors, Senior Management Team, staff and supporters of the College – and of the Headmaster. Each project has added to the excellence of the education offered by Fettes. Michael did not simply have a vision for the school – he had a determined, unrelenting commitment to the evolving development of today’s outstanding Fettes College. Nineteen years of leadership of any organisation will, inevitably, have difficult times that demand resilience and resolve. A community as large and complex as ours will face conflict, human error, malice and heartbreaking loss. In times of trouble it takes comfort

from a strong sense of identity and mutual support. Through many testing times Michael, supported by Chaplains, Housemasters and Housemistresses and staff, has led the school in responding to difficult times with grace, positivity and hope. Michael has many other qualities of leadership of course: (often cheeky) humour, commitment to hiring and supporting the best possible staff, and compassion to name but a few. Fettes has been immensely fortunate to have Michael Spens as its Headmaster. He leaves as his legacy a superb school that enjoys the fierce pride and loyalty of Fettesians around the world.

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IMMENSE GRATITUDE TO DEBBIE SPENS In 1998 Debbie Spens came to Fettes with three very young children. She made Fettes their home and quickly balanced family life and Fettes commitments seamlessly, rapidly becoming part of the soul of Fettes. Debbie has made countless personal contributions to life at Fettes over the last 19 years. She is caring, insightful, energetic, enthusiastic and she has the gift of all gifts a natural intuition to know what is right. We asked several members of staff from key areas of the College to show their gratitude to Debbie on behalf of all the Fettesians who have passed through these doors over the last 19 years.

to brilliantly maintain a sense of enjoyment and fun in all of her coaching. She has the innate and wonderful ability to create an environment where the girls have thrived and created special memories, whilst caring deeply about each individual. (Everyone also knows that she makes great cakes!).

Contribution to Sport by Steve Bates (Director of Sport 2011-2017) It is very difficult to do full justice to Debbie’s contribution to sport at Fettes College in so few words, such has been the energy, enthusiasm and expertise she has brought to this essential aspect of the school. The understanding of how important sport is at all levels to the well-being of the pupils has underpinned Debbie’s involvement, both as a coach and as an ever-present spectator. A contribution that all pupils hugely valued and appreciated. In more specific terms, Debbie has been the driving force behind netball and enjoyed great success with the club at all levels. The girls have loved the opportunities to play competitively in Scotland but have also had the privilege of touring to other countries, a result of Debbie’s determination to provide the best possible experience for the teams. Debbie has also made an outstanding contribution to tennis and promoted that with equal enthusiasm and spirit. In a world where coaching has become more and more sophisticated and complex, Debbie has managed

Contribution to Careers by Tony Reeves (Staff 1983-2017) Working with Debbie in Careers has been a real inspiration. She has such intuition regarding the age and stage of pupils always making careers lessons interesting and relevant. Fettes College Careers Days were hers pure and simple. She blended a potent passionate conviction about the real purpose, with the deep understanding of the pupils and parents that this day is for. She added her unique perspective, the one that comes from living here amongst the pupils, showing a deep understanding of their true lives in so many areas. She added to this a rigour over detail that went right through to the last departure of the day. Debbie has so many ideas fizzing about that has meant each Careers Day has been quite different. All of this has then transferred to a range of career events ‘Lifting the Lid’ on key industry areas and the inception of the brilliant Fettes Careers Partnership programme, harnessing the combined power of the Fettes

Community to support each other in pursuit of careers. Lots of blue-sky thinking, heaps of practical detail and the readiness to host so many events in The Lodge, along with travelling the country and indeed the world to get initiatives embedded. We have been so lucky to have Debbie amongst us for the last 19 years, it’s been a joy to work with her. Contribution to PSE (Personal and Social Education) by Sue Bruce, Head of PSE and Housemistress of College West (Staff 2000-Present) Debbie is a lady with many talents. She has particularly shone in the field of PSE. With her mindfulness skill set as well as her ability to turn her hand to any topic to be covered. She has been invaluable to the PSE department. There have been constant laughs as we have talked about STI’s, Gaming, Porn, Drugs and other hard hitting topics. She has such a natural ease with our pupils to get the debates and discussions flowing whilst illuminating the key messages in each session with appropriate sensitivity. She is a much-loved teacher, colleague and friend to us all with her warm, caring, fun and ever positive personality.

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Contribution to Dalmeny House by the members of the House and the Housemistress Dr Kate Fairbairn (Staff 2006-Present) In Dalmeny House all leavers are gifted a poem. What better way for the House to say farewell to their wonderful tutor and friend Mrs Spens. Each verse was written by the girls from different year groups, starting with the Third Form. You can see the impact that she has made.

A Dalmeny poem is known for its tales And whilst we’ve heard rumours, we’re not sure of details But by us you’ll be remembered for all the funny things Like Podge and Jackson chewing our swing ball strings Perhaps one night that’s worth some discussion Is the time you dealt with that memorable concussion Evening chats when you checked each dorm Often resulted in late nights being the norm

Mrs Spens

It’s come to the end of a great 19 years You will leave us in sadness and probably tears Fettes had been your home, and you’ve done a great job But on Founder’s Day, Dalmeny will sob You’ll be remembered for your laughter smiles and cheer And therefore, you will always be missed here A kind hearted and warm tutor you’ve been To the girls in Dalmeny, you’ll always be seen As approachable, chatty, bubbly and more And that’s why when you leave, Dalmeny will be sore You’re such a part of everyone’s life Teacher, tutor, mum and wife We wish you success and good luck next year Fettes will miss you and all your good cheer.

Though we have only been here for some time We want to thank you and make this rhyme We appreciate your kindness more than words can say The spaghetti dish you cooked us made our day Your reputation will proceed in many more cakes And we all think there’s nothing you can’t bake We thank you for your acts of kindness which we will never forget You’re one of the nicest people we have ever met Mrs Spens, you have spared no expense on court Netball and tennis are just two of your sports Driving, pivoting, dodging fun We will all miss your coaching a hell of a ton Coaching the firsts will not be the same Without all the passion you have every game Seeing you play tennis on our way to lessons Makes us surprised that’s not your profession Long distance running and a dip in the sea You have many sporting talents we all do agree You and Mrs Bruce are quite a pair When teaching the class how to make the world fair You’ve helped us with stress and coping under pressure And because of your mindfulness, our souls feel fresher You educated us on contraception Because of you we’ll never get a sexual infection We will miss you dearly in all our lessons So we’ll never forget your great PSE sessions

On behalf of all Old Fettesians we would like to thank Debbie for all that she has given to Fettes and all that she has made possible. For the many who have had the opportunity to get to know ‘Mrs S’ please join us in wishing her the very very best for the future.

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A VIEW FROM THE COMMON ROOM 2017 By Rob Harrison, President of the Common Room (Staff 1991-Present)

For a year in so many ways momentous in the recent history of the school, it has been a curiously gentle one in the Common Room with perhaps less upheaval and significant change than in any of the last four or five we can remember. There’s been no major new building to adapt to, no massive exodus from classrooms or embracing of radical new pastoral or academic initiatives. The school has never seemed to stand still in all my years of working in it yet it has been an occasion to look about us, to conclude that The Tatler must indeed know what it’s on about, to consolidate what we do best, to tweak what we could improve and to take the chance to reflect on the legacy of Michael and Debbie Spens as their nineteen year tenure running the College draws to its conclusion. Judy Campbell has in the preceding pages been so eloquent on many of that couple’s impact on the life of the school and the year will be marked by a good many glowing eulogies but the view from the Common Room might be a subtly different thing. The occasion shouldn’t pass without our marking our gratitude and appreciation for what they have done for Fettes during their time here. Debbie has, of course, been a tremendous colleague and ally in the Common Room. Sending her own children through the school has given her a unique perspective on what we offer and what we ought to offer: one of her most notable characteristics has been her readiness to see a job that needs doing, to train herself up and to get on with delivering it. It was there in her willingness to help with the running of careers, in her championing of netball as a girls’ sport worth developing, in her involvement in the radical growth of PSE provision over the last two years in the College. She has

a no-nonsense attitude which doesn’t admit impediments and which always has at its heart the needs of the pupils, to so many of whom she has become so attached over the years, the aspect of the job she will perhaps miss most in the future. The Headmaster as a boss has been an ever-driving force which has taken Fettes to the pre-eminent position its reputation now enjoys nationally.

The Headmaster as a boss has been an ever-driving force which has taken Fettes to the pre-eminent position its reputation now enjoys nationally

A glance at this article over the last few years reminds one that things are always changing and moving on at Fettes, change he has driven boldly and innovatively from the year of his arrival. Several key decisions have shaped the College’s future but they needed a bit of guts to contemplate: the jettisoning of Highers in favour of the more testing IB; the building of a sports centre shared and significantly financed by private membership; indeed, improving the fabric of facilities which had remained largely unaltered for decades; the needed increase in pupil numbers being ingeniously achieved by the building of Craigleith, requiring a major philosophical shift in the way we think about provision for our most senior pupils; and a large number of initiatives which place the pursuit of academic excellence at the heart of what the

School offers. The Headmaster’s restlessness and desire to innovate has ensured we have never stood still. He has always expected the highest standards from his staff yet has been a sensitive and understanding boss when that has been required. Occasionally one hears from colleagues in other schools of the paralysing effects of indecisiveness at the top, a charge which could never be levelled here! To borrow a phrase of the moment, Fettes has indeed been fortunate to have enjoyed so many years of strong and stable leadership and gratitude for it will be felt long after the Spens have left The Lodge. Old Fettesians who go back further than the Spens may also be interested to hear that our long-serving one-man History of Art department and the Common Room’s go-to cultural and intellectual touchstone, Ralph Hughes, also hits retirement after 32 years’ service. Much will be changed in the College by this time next year but we nonetheless now look with excitement and anticipation to the next chapter in the history of this unique and remarkable workplace. Floreas Fettesia.

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FIVE MINUTES WITH DR JO TWIST OBE (Ar 1986-1991) By Henry Gray, Old Fettesian Co-ordinator Dr Jo Twist OBE (Ar 1986-1991) has been CEO of Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment) since 2012. Previously she was Channel 4’s Commissioning Editor for Education, where she commissioned Digital Emmy-winning Battlefront II, free to play browser and iOS games, and social media projects. She is a London Tech Ambassador, a VP of Special Effect, and am on various boards and advisory groups, including the BAFTA Games Committee. In January you collected your OBE, announced initially last year during The Queen's birthday honours list. Do tell us about how it felt receiving this prestigious award. At first, I thought it was the tax office sending me some sort of letter. Then I thought this must be a joke. After I had re-read it several times, I was obviously absolutely honoured. I did wonder “why me?” but I very quickly decided that if others thought I deserved this I should respect their opinion, and of course, accept. At school, I won prizes, so I had been used to getting medals for those achievements, not for what is my job – my life. I still have my school medals proudly displayed in my living room. They are a constant reminder of the opportunities I was given at Fettes and how fortunate I am to have had that privilege. Your career has gone from strength to strength. You started in journalism for the BBC, and are now CEO of UK Interactive Entertainment. What do you think has been the key to your success? I have been very lucky to be in the right place, at the right time, with the right measure of curiosity and need to question everything throughout my journey so far. My need to question and sometimes challenge things came from my time at Fettes. I was known as "that

feminist" because I called for equal treatment in all aspects of Fettes life – for boys and girls. All I was doing was stating facts and offering reasoned arguments. The key is to keep questioning, practice resilience, learn perseverance (playing games makes you good at that), keep learning about people, have a strong sense of empathy, and always have integrity.

exposing fundamental issues some gamers had with women's presence and voice in the industry. The best reaction to what happened to certain high profile women in The global games market is expected the industry during Gamergate is to to continue its growth, and the UK in continue to encourage more women particular is an exciting market, having and diverse creators into the industry, produced some incredible successes and celebrate the different kinds of in recent years. Where do you see the future of interactive entertainment going, games that diversity produces. Games are a grown up medium, and part of and does the UK have a part to play in that means allowing people to be selfthis progression? reflexive about our art, and Gamergate The games industry is faster growing hasn't stopped brilliant women globally than any other media. excelling and making fantastic content Edinburgh is home to what is still the because of a small angry group. fastest selling entertainment product of all time. Grand Theft Auto V still tops You were Head of Arniston house whilst the charts four years later and has sold over 80m units worldwide since release. at Fettes – what memories do you have of your time there? VR, AR, and eSports (competitive I remember finding the secret gaming) are huge areas globally and in passageway behind the prep room the UK we have a massive strength. I, in lockers. It was like stepping into a bit of fact, see Nick Ferguson (Ki 1989-1995) history. It was a closely guarded secret, regularly as he is doing great things in covered in scrawls from past pupils. the games industry too! Speaking of progression, or more accurately the lack thereof, did the likes of ‘Gamergate’ in 2014 cast a shadow over any part of your work at UKIE? It seemed to reveal a real dark underbelly to a portion of the consumers of games,

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FIVE MINUTES WITH MELISSA WILSON (CE 2009-2011) By Henry Gray, Old Fettesian Co-ordinator member of that decision!), and I trained with two lanky friends for a couple of months beforehand. I’m pretty sure my Housemistress was faster than me (!) but I loved it, and continued running through exam term. I still have such clear memories of seeing the sunrises over the sports fields, or getting up round Arthur’s Seat at dusk. That meant I had some base fitness when I started at university after the summer, and rowing was always something I’d wanted to have a go at.

After leaving Fettes, Melissa Wilson (CE 2009-2011) recently achieved a First Class degree in English from Cambridge. Whilst there, she took her interest in rowing far, rowing as part of the Blue squad in the historic 2015 boat race, racing on the same course as the men for the first time. With accolades aplenty to her name, Melissa has an eye firmly on Team GB at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Earlier this year you broke records and gave Cambridge its first win in five years (and only its second in ten) as part of the Cambridge crew in the Women’s race at The Cancer Research UK Boat Races – how did that feel? It was a very vivid experience, but also quite surreal. I had been in the losing crew for three of the previous four years, and to be able to look at our cox and feel my teammates behind me as we raced the course to win was the most amazing feeling. You attained a First Class in English from Cambridge. You must have found the sweet spot in the university work/sports training balance – how hard was this for you? The years of my English degree definitely involved a lot of learning

about balance. I remember after my first Boat Race, sitting with my coach and explaining that I thought I wanted to stop rowing and return to focusing on my degree (which, most of the time, I loved!). However, he was great at encouraging me to keep going with both, saying that it offered some perspective to have two things that you’re committed to rather than one. In sport, work or life there are always going to be tough times – bad supervisions, disappointing racing performances and other challenges – having several things I care about means that it's more likely that a part of my life will be going well enough in those tough times to pull the rest through with it! You’ve said in the past you didn’t feel particularly sporty whilst at school – were you rowing before you arrived at Cambridge? If not, what gave you the impetus to start? Sport was the area of Fettes life that I clicked with least – which, in hindsight, I really regret! Having said that, the Fettes charity runs had a big impact on me. I remember the Prefect team decided to run the half marathon (I will have been the most reluctant

Were there lessons that you learned from your time at Fettes that helped you get where you are today? I loved school for encouraging me to stay busy – my memories of Fettes are of days that started with a quick breakfast and choir rehearsals, then ran through until 10pm or so with more rehearsals, debates, talks, drawing and other bits and pieces thrown in. That definitely helped me in balancing my degree and the rowing. I was also so fortunate with the teachers I had – I can’t imagine having found another half-dozen individuals who had so much insight and gave so much encouragement. That had a lasting impact on me through my degree, increasing my confidence so that in the tougher times I had faith it would work out. What is the next step for you? The day my exams finish I’ll be heading through to Reading to train with the GB Team. The World Championships are in Florida this year, and actually only end the day before my lectures start in October, so it will be a long sunny summer of training and racing. Then I have a year left of being based in Cambridge to finish my law degree.

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FOCUS ON SPORT

We approached a number of Old Fettesians who work in sport and asked them to tell us a little about their career. Flora Stewart (Inv, Ar 2000-2010), Athlete in the British Sailing Team I am an athlete in the British Sailing Team. I became a full time member of the team after I graduated from the University of Bath four years ago with a BSc(Hons) in Sports Performance. I sail in a double-handed dinghy, the 470. I work everyday with my sailing partner to move towards our goal of representing Great Britain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. As part of the British Sailing Team we have an excellent support team that we work closely with, from race training, tactics, meteorology, psychology and physiotherapy to help overcome injuries. The thing I love most about my job is that I get to do what I love everyday. You can’t really ask for more than that. I get to push myself to the physical and mental limits. I get to travel the world seeing some amazing places. This year (normally the quiet year after the Olympics) I will spend just under 200

Flora Stewart

days training and competing abroad. Working in elite sport is amazing as everyone is pushing the limits and it’s an environment I thrive off. My ten years at Fettes has set me up very well to succeed in elite sport. I learnt important skills of communication, time management and also being focused and driven to achieve success. After I worked out how to balance missing Saturday school with sailing every weekend, University seemed significantly easier. My advice for people who want to work in Sport is “Just Do It”. Unfortunately I am not sponsored by Nike, but I believe they have a fantastic motto. In Sport and in life if you want something, just go get it. It’s a tough environment working in sport where expectations are high but it is also very fulfilling. An Olympic Campaign is very expensive and we are always looking for support. I would be delighted to hear from anyone considering corporate or personal sponsorship fj.stewart@icloud.com.

Melvin Byres

Melvin Byres (Inv, Gl 1997-2004), Director, MSB Concepts In October 2016, after six years in the industry I took a leap to setup my own sports event consultancy. My main client is the Volvo Ocean Race who have tasked my business with running the Hong Kong Stopover, the round the world yacht race coming to Hong Kong in January 2018. The other main projects I have at the moment include various services for my former employer the Hong Kong Rugby Union in relation to the Hong Kong Sevens and the Hong Kong Rugby Union Strategic Plan. On the side, I founded the Business Of Sport Network, a networking club for those working in the sport industry in Asia, with 1000+ members across branches in Singapore and Hong Kong with other cities to follow. The great thing about working in the sports industry is working in a field where everyone involved is so passionate about what they’re doing, from the athletes to the spectators, and the 1000s of people working behind the scenes. Being involved in making the events happen and tens of thousands

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of people enjoying themselves is very rewarding; it’s good to know you’re doing something people care about. Most of the soft skills I use in my daily work were honed at Fettes. Everything from sales to problem solving and communication to leadership were all skills which were honed at Fettes, both in and outside the classroom doing things like playing sport and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The key thing is to get some experience in the industry, even if it’s not doing exactly what you want to be doing long-term. The skillsets you learn and connections you make have the potential to be great stepping stones for making the leap into your dream job at some stage; if you make the most of the opportunity. Remember that most large sports events need a lot of extra helpers during the event itself; that route can be a great way into getting involved in the industry; my years of volunteering at the Hong Kong Sevens (which started out when I was in Upper Sixth at Fettes) no doubt contributed to me getting a senior job there years later.

Jake Wightman

Colin Mayo (JS,Gl 1983-1991), Founder and Owner Bramble Ski As well as playing most sports at Fettes, I started skiing while I was there and often joined the Sunday trips to Glenshee, with many wet and windy days to remember! After leaving school I quickly developed a passion for this over and above any other sports, so after a short career in engineering and with a desire to live in the mountains and have my own business, I started Bramble Ski with a couple of university friends. We are a luxury chalet company providing a bespoke service which includes private ski instructors as a core part of the chalet team so that there is a heavy emphasis on the skiing, as well as the food and the property. We have based ourselves from Verbier, Switzerland, and now operate close to 100 properties across five resorts in three countries. We live year round in the mountains and are able to enjoy their incredible diversity and opportunity! To find out more about Bramble Ski visit brambleski.com

Jake Wightman (Gl 2008-20012), Athlete I’m a professional athlete competing over 1500m. I’ve competed at the Commonwealth Games and European Championships, and I have just won a Diamond League race in Oslo (the first European man to do so). My sport allows me to travel around the world competing and training, which enables me to see many places I wouldn’t have had a chance to otherwise. I got a great start in athletics at Fettes due to the opportunities provided by the P.E. department, and the care they put into my development. If you would like to work in Sport, my advice would be to be patient as it won’t always go to plan. In the end all the hard work will be rewarded. Chris Giffin (Inv, Mo 2002-2010), Account Manager at CSM Sport and Entertainment I am currently an Account Manager at CSM Sport and Entertainment, a global sports agency, working predominantly on HSBC’s sponsorship of the Hong

Chris Giffin

Kong Sevens and Hong Kong National Rugby teams. My role is focused largely around brand activation and consultancy within this space alongside new business support for the wider CSM team. The ability to travel the world and work on some of the world’s greatest sporting events has offered some unforgettable experiences whilst exposing me to new and exciting challenges. I have also been extremely fortunate to meet and work alongside a number of the very best names in sport which always keeps the job interesting. The world of sport is very much about relationship building and remaining astute to new opportunities or ideas within such a fast paced industry. The interpersonal skills that I developed during my time at Fettes have undoubtedly helped in this regard during the early stages of my career. My advice to those wanting to work in the Sports industry is that persistence is key. The sports industry is relatively small when compared to the likes of finance or other global lines of business and therefore opportunities can often seem few and far between when seeking employment for the first time. Prospective employers within the industry want to see more than just a passion for sport but hard evidence of exactly why you are the perfect fit for a given role. Think about how you can mark yourself out as different and use this as your number one selling point. George Biagi (Gl 1999-2004), professional Rugby player in Italy Since 2013 I have played for the Guinness Pro12 side Zebre who are based in Parma, in the north west of Italy. For the past two seasons I have been captain in the European Challenge and Champions Cup. In 2014 I won my first Cap for Italy and so far have gone on to collect 19 honours. Like every pro athlete we are incredibly fortunate, although just for a shot spell, to do a job we love. Probably the best aspects for me are: that you get to travel the world, have lots of family time and great changing room banter!

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Although adhering to the rules whilst at Fettes may have seemed liked a burden at the time, (you can ask Mr Spens about it…), it has been something that both on and off the rugby field has been fundamental. If you ask any athlete, work ethos and self-discipline are the keys to success. These days talent alone isn’t enough. If there is one thing Fettes teaches you, it is to balance sport and study. I have completed a bachelor’s degree in international economics and management and I am looking to start an MBA in the next year. Unfortunately you can’t play rugby for ever, so I am getting ready for the transition into the business world. In our call for news for the Old Fettesian Newsletter we asked for your sporting memories. Here are a selection of recollections. Sports-Related Memories Rory Macleod (Mo 1978-1983) Sports Day holds a particularly fond place in my memories of Fettes. On the same occasion in 1983, as Captain of Athletics, I was in a quandary. Heavy rain had flooded the track, which is where the new houses (Fettes Village) now stand. Being Head of School as well, gave me the opportunity to mobilise everybody to assemble at the track with welly boots in hand, in order to bale it out – which we did and Sports Day proceeded, albeit without the weather for picnicking! George Biagi

Richard Clark (Ki 1989-1994) I am steadfastly re-immersing myself into the Scottish Athletics track & field scene and I was amused to see a chap running last night wearing his Fettes singlet. Obviously they look a lot more modern these days than they did in mine but there was no mistaking the insignia. Running from lane 6, George Conner thrashed the opposition in his race to win by 3.38s and would never have seen another runner due to the stagger. I ran in the next race also in lane 6. My time was 9.36 seconds slower than my PB set in 1994 of 52.64s but I will take it. I chatted briefly to George afterwards and I imagine he was surprised to meet another Fettesian at the Open meeting in Livingston. I actually bump into OFs and teachers all the time and live in Comely Bank but this would be the last place I would expect to meet anyone connected to Fettes. Having discovered he is in Glencorse (I was in Kimmerghame) George mentioned he is hoping to break the school record which in my day was held by Simon Castle with 51.3s set in 1992. I am sure it’s probably moved on massively since those days but he’s clearly well on his way to running fast times this summer (Editor’s note – the Simon Castle record from 1992 still stands at 51.3s, however with George Conner winning the Scottish Schools 400m with a PB of 49.4s, the record may well be broken at Sports Day on 30th June 2017)

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Ian Weatherhead (Gl 1946-1950) In response to your recent call for memories of sporting achievements, I am prompted to send you a ‘tonguein-cheek’ athletics record of 1950. While at Fettes I became obsessed with the ‘pole vault’. It was an unknown event for Fettes at that time, and I must have persuaded the powers-that-be to provide a pole or two. I remember spending many happy hours down the track and sometimes up and over the bar at what seemed like dizzy heights! I was blissfully unaware that it was essential to be both sprinter and gymnast to be in any way a successful pole vaulter. Come sports day the event, for some unknown reason was included and I walked off with the first cup awarded and the school record at the enormous height of 8' – 10½". Alastair Reid (Mo 1970-1975) I learnt how to play hockey whilst at Fettes (and later played in the 100th anniversary game of Scottish hockey played on grass at Fettes, complete with long shorts and original sticks). I still play hockey once a week and so clearly was well set up at Fettes! My best friend, Tom Davidson (Mo 1970-1975), who sadly died very young, was a record holder at 1500m. The Sports Day trophy still bears his name for this distance. Sinclair Robertson (Gl 1978-1986) Sinclair sent us two videos of Sports Day in 1986. One of him breaking the High Jump record at 1.93m and a second of the general ambience of the day taken by his sister. To see them, search ‘Sinclair Robertson’ on YouTube.

Our current pupils are performing well at District and National levels. Hockey −− Sam Weissen – Scotland and East U18 Hockey −− Ralph Weissen – Scotland and East U16 Hockey, Edinburgh Regional U16 Rugby Academy −− Brodie Nichol – East U14 Hockey Rugby −− Ralph Weissen – Edinburgh Regional U16 Rugby Academy −− Harry Paterson – Edinburgh Regional U16 Rugby Academy, Scotland U16 and U17 Squad −− Ian Stewart – Edinburgh Regional U18 Rugby Academy −− Ralph Weissen – Edinburgh Regional U16 Rugby Academy −− Jack Paterson – Edinburgh Regional U20 Rugby Academy; Scotland U19 −− The 1st XV won the Blue Conference and replicated last season’s achievement of an unbeaten run of conference matches. −− The 1st XV reached the Plate Final at the Rugby School’s 450th Anniversary Tournament. Touch Rugby −− Lydia Larkin and Katherine Allan – Girls U18 Touch Rugby Scotland Team. −− Amaya Larkin – Mixed U15 Touch Rugby Scotland Team. Cricket −− Catherine Edwards – Girls U17 Scotland Cricket

Athletics −− George Conner Scottish Schools Athletics Championships 2017, 400m winner. Lacrosse −− Alice Younger, Elena Cariaga, Rosie Usher, Catriona Sutton, Cora Simmons, Meg Harley and Abigail Wallace were all selected to represent Scotland at the U19 Home Internationals held in Cardiff. Alice Younger was selected as Captain of the U19A Scotland Lacrosse Team and Rosie Usher was selected as Captain of the U19B Scotland Lacrosse Team. −− The 1st XII won the Scottish Schools Tournament and reached Division 1 down at Nationals. −− The 2nd XII won the Ryden Rose Bowl Tournament. Fives −− The 1st IV won the cup in the Edinburgh Schools Singles competition. −− The Colts IV won the Edinburgh Schools Plate. −− Archie McCreath and Grant Sperling became Scottish Schools Champions. −− Archie McCreath won the Scottish Schools Open Singles Championships −− The Scottish Schools Championships Evan Li and Jamie Clark won the Plate Final −− The U16 Fives girls won the National Schools Girls’ Fives Championship, winning the U16 Doubles Plate and the Bronze Medal.

Fettes College Sporting Representatives. Back Row: Harry S Paterson, Ben M Macleod, Jack Paterson, David C Hood, George G Conner; Middle Row: Catherine R Edwards, Brodie H Nicol, Ralph D Weissen, Samuel P R Pooley, Samuel Weissen, Robert A Edwards; Front Row: Catriona L V Sutton, Rosie L Usher, Meg E Harley, Alice M Younger, Cora A Simmons, Abigail M C Wallace, M Elena Cariaga.

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PRIZE WINNERS 2016/2017

At time of print, the following recipients of prizes donated by OFs were known:

Andrew V M Murray OBE (Staff 1981-2003) Class 3 Junior Piping George Maxwell (PS)

General A John G D de Chastelain (CW 1950-1955) and David D Russell (CW 1950-1955) Class 1 Senior Piping Torquil Le Roy-Lewis (Gl)

George Preston (Sh, CW 1944-1950) (Staff 1955-1991) Senior OF Science Award Artur Makhnach (Ca)

Edwin J G Doubleday (Mo 1992-1994) Best turned out Band member Matthew McKenzie (Ca)

Alastair Sharp (Gl 1957-1963) Rugby â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fettes vs Loretto Fettes

M Hugo C Fraser (Mo 1962-1967) Outstanding contributions to the life of the school Lorcan Archibald (Ki) Erin Bibb (Ar) Thomasina Bowyer-Bower (CW) Douglas Bruce-Watt (Gl) Calluinn Cooke (Ca) Sophie Cullis (CE) Honor Halford-MacLeod (CE) Sally Hughes (Ar) Torquil Le Roy-Lewis (Gl) Adam Lofthouse-Hill (Gl) Angus Scott (Mo) Benedict Thom (Mo)

Malcolm T Thyne (Staff 1988-1998) Inter-House Drumming Moredun Inter-House Piping Moredun The Evan Weir (SH 1939-1944) OF Citizenship Prizes Citizenship Prizes for worthy Fifth Formers, who contribute unselfishly to the Fettes Community Christopher Jamieson (Ki) Lucinda Worlledge (CW)

Torquil Le Roy-Lewis (Gl) The Rt Hon Iain Macleod (Mo 1927-1932) Award for interesting and unusual projects Oliver Watson (Ca) The Rt Hon Iain Macleod (Mo 1927-1932) Debating competition Sophie Cullis (CE) Luci Dennewill (Ar)

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POLAR ACADEMY – AN EXCEPTIONAL ARCTIC EXPEDITION

Fettes College Pupils: Harry Letts, James Mackman, Max Roberts, Iona Wardner and Lara Welch

Pupils from Fettes College and from Broughton High School (via the FetLor Youth Club) were invited to come forward for selection to participate in a ten-day Arctic expedition where their physical and mental capabilities and the very core of their character would be tested to the limit. The Polar Academy students were chosen over a gruelling two day selection weekend where they were put through their paces on the Pentland Hills, submerged in the pool and challenged on the climbing wall. To finish off the long days they were all asked to present to a classroom filled with instructors and previous Polar Academy students. A further six pupils from both schools who were selected to join The Polar Academy Leadership Programme benefitting from much of the same training and skills development as the expedition team, but did not go on the Arctic Expedition. The Fettes pupils from the expedition team include several with OF parents, Harry Letts (Ca) son of the late Charles Letts (Ki 1978-1983); Max Roberts (PS, Gl) son of Nick Roberts (Ar 1974-79); Lara Welch (PS, CW) son of Jeremy Welch (SH 1974-1979). Once the fitness training began all students met on a weekly basis to

rapidly increase their endurance and core strength. In October the team participated in a training weekend in the Cairngorms while in January a fundraising event was held, an unofficial world record attempt to haul tyres, simulating the expedition experience of sled pulling. Twenty male and female pupils, all aged between 14-17, took turns over eight hours to haul a 15kg tyre around a one-mile course within the Fettes grounds. While the pupils’ mental and physical strength was tested by continuous tyre hauling, members of the public were invited to actively test their own fitness. Two of the challenges on offer included helping to ‘haul’ a two tonne Isuzu Yukon truck. The Leadership team had their chance to demonstrate their endurance in February as they took on Aviemore and everything it could throw at them, battling snow and ice, receiving expert tuition on winter mountaineering and arctic survival methods. Three weeks before the expedition departed, the expedition team had the daunting task of pulling tyres along St. Andrews beach for seven hours, giving them as realistic an experience as possible of the duration of sledge pulling to come.

We are immensely proud of the selected team completing such rigorous training over ten months with the support of their teachers, parents and a handpicked team of experts providing them with the mental and physical fitness of elite athletes. At the end of March the expedition team were finally immersed in the wilds of Greenland, each hauling their 45kg sledge for 100km. Over ten days, teamwork and resilience were paramount as they cooked and camped on the sea ice, met members of the Inuit community, navigated through some of the world’s most remote terrain and marvelled at the Northern Lights. Their confidence soared with every step. Each pupil has returned to Scotland ready to speak to thousands of fellow school pupils about their personal challenges and experiences. The fulfilment of their personal pledges to become the living breathing proof that ordinary individuals can achieve the extraordinary, they are seeking to inspire their peer groups, urging them to overcome feelings of insecurity, selfdoubt and anxiety in pursuit of their own dreams.

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ARNISTON AT 50

To misquote (as most do) 1989’s Field of Dreams, “Build it and they will come”. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Arniston House, opened by Sir Knox Cunningham (Mo 1922-1928) in 1967. One imagines it was a response to growing numbers of pupils, though some might say it was an attempt of sorts to encourage more pupils to join Fettes, showing through this thoroughly modern (at the time) building that the College was looking towards the future. The imposing block seen in the early pictures seems far removed from the impression one gets of Arniston these days, strolling through the grounds, under shady trees, now adjacent to the Prep School’s charming William House. Founded, of course, as a boys’ house, with W. E. K Anderson (Staff 1959-1970) as Housemaster, Arniston later closed for boys in 1981 before

being re-opened in 1982 for girls with Jean Weekes (Staff 1979-1994) as Housemistress. Being the first dedicated girls’ boarding house gives Arniston a particular place in history, never, of course, to discount the importance of those 1967 Founder Members and the fourteen years of their male predecessors. Arniston gave Fettesian girls a chance to develop the same sense of camaraderie and companionship the Fettesian boys had always experienced, due to their boarding experience, and put Fettes on the path to the fully co-educational school we see today. Celebrations in honour of Arniston’s 50th anniversary begin in earnest at Commemoration Weekend, with Old Arnistonians and former staff being invited back to House for a tea party

on Saturday 7th October at 2.30pm4.30pm. Commemoration Weekend, while always open to all Old Fettesians, is at its core, about anniversaries. However, we must never forget the importance of the Houses in which Old Fettesians grew up. Aspects will morph, the faces will change and the boarders (perhaps mercifully) no longer need to queue to use the phones (not in the age of Skype and FaceTime!). Nevertheless, Fettes College boarding houses will always feel familiar to those who spent those most formative of times within it. If you have memories of your time in Arniston, or of Old Arnistonians, and you would like to share them with us ahead of the celebrations at Commemoration Weekend, please email OFA@fettes.com.

Clockwise from top left: Arniston immediately following construction in 1967; Arniston in the sun in 2016; The Founding Members of Arniston in 1967

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD Based on an interview with Dr Peter Coshan (Staff 1972-2005) with additional content from the Fettes College Archives In 1957 Fettes College and Gordonstoun were invited to be the first Independent Schools in Scotland to try out the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (DofE), which was then in the experimental stage. Nearly 100 boys applied to take part at Fettes, but there were not enough staff to cope with this demand so five lucky participants were chosen from each House. Since then, thanks to a dedicated team of Fettes staff more than 1200 Fettesians have received DofE Awards. It would be remiss to write about DofE at Fettes without mentioning Dr Peter Coshan who ran the scheme with such enthusiasm for 33 tremendous years. Although Fettes pioneered the DofE Award in its early days, when Dr Coshan arrived in 1972 the scheme was hanging on by a thread. He worked hard to recruit boys (initially) from each House and soon the number of pupils involved in DofE increased. Dr Coshan recalls many firsts, including an early enthusiast, George McDonald (Gl 1969-1974), who insisted on walking in his kilt and the first ever girl participating in DofE. This presented him with the challenge of making the necessary sleeping arrangements during a freezing February expedition. He recalls that poor Sarah Law (Ca 1971-1973) had to sleep in the minibus as opposed to joining the boys in a tent. She must have been very cold indeed! Many other staff members have contributed to the success of DofE over the years at Fettes. It is with immense gratitude that we must thank all who took on the responsibility, as well as those who ran the scheme, many others were, and still are, involved in expedition training, support, form filling and assessments. All DofE Awards require those taking part to complete four activities, namely

Expeditions; Service; Skills and Physical Recreation. In addition, the Gold Award requires participants to undertake a Residential Project. Whether through the excitement of the great outdoors, the experience of camping, the sheer physical exertion of carrying equipment and supplies or the camaraderie, expeditions in particular live long in the memories of participants. In the early days, Fettes

Today expeditions take place across Scotland from Balquhidder to north of the Great Glen and from Cairngorm to Mull expeditions involved walking in the local Pentland Hills. They later moved to Perthshire (Callendar to Killin) and for the Gold expedition along to Loch Rannoch. The challenges for the Master in Charge was the remoteness and need to monitor pupil checkpoints. Dr Coshan recalled a time when the minibus broke down at the end of an expedition near Loch Rannoch delaying the return to school by some while. It is quite unthinkable these days that one Master would be in charge of so many pupils in a remote location and that the only way to get word back to school was by stopping at a variety of phone boxes on route home to ask Housemasters to spread word of the delay. Nowadays there would be more than one member of staff travelling with these intrepid explorers and any delays would be emailed back to Houses straight away, with Tweets re progress as well no doubt. In the 1980s, with help from Tony Reeves (Staff 1983-2017), expeditions moved to the Lake District, where

access was better but the terrain none the less gruelling. Today expeditions take place across Scotland from Balquhidder to north of the Great Glen and from Cairngorm to Mull. Expeditions began on foot in 1957, but Fettes, leading the way in DofE, soon expanded expedition possibilities with Revd The Hon. George BuchananSmith (Staff 1960-1981) permitting some pupils, who were suitably trained in advance, to make their expedition on horseback. This must have been quite an adventure! In Dr Coshan’s time expeditions evolved to include canoes, bikes and kayaks, all of which are still possible today. These days, it is difficult to imagine using the equipment early DofE participants had to use. There were certainly no lightweight tents, Gore-Tex jackets or comfortably fitted hiking boots. They used open ‘Manpack’ carriers and had to bungee everything on to them and their tents were either a bivvy or had exceedingly heavy steel poles. Through the generosity of the Fettes Thrift Shop, funds have been provided over the years to enhance the DofE equipment stores. Most recently, they have facilitated the purchase of Vango Equinox Tents, not only revolutionising the weight of DofE expedition packs, but also the speed of setting up camp and general weatherproofing. DofE is certainly character building. The skills and experience gained from DofE remain with those who take part for life. From First-Aid, to cooking, to route planning along with contributing to society through charity or outside service commitments, plus a long term physical activity goal really do set you up for life. The memories created as a Fettes pupil are those to treasure. The experience of DofE is certainly one of those.

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Masters in charge of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award −− Lt Col Sir Donald AG Bannerman (Staff 1952-1959) Master in Charge of DofE when it began in 1957 −− The Revd The Hon George A Buchanan-Smith (Staff 1960-1981) −− Dr Peter Coshan (Staff 1972-2005) −− Colin Duncan (Staff 2001-2008) −− Brian Snedden (Staff 2009-2016) −− Iain Loudon (Staff 2005-Present)

Alastair Salvesen (Mo 1954-1960) recalls with some pride being one of the first to achieve DofE Gold in 1959: “Fettes and Gordonston were the ‘Trial’ schools to prove that the proposed concept of The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, which was about to to be launched nationally would provide the necessary challenge to enable young people to develop the skills considered necessary. I was lucky to be one of these guinea pigs! “On my Bronze award camp we carried our one-man tents, found dry wood and individually lit a campfire to cook our dinner and breakfast. I learnt First Aid, started a stamp collection and was challenged in athletics. The invitation to attend the Awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace with my mother in November 1959 along with two fellow Fettesians, Grant W Matthew (Mo 55-60) and Iain RF Brown (Ca 56-60), was memorable and The Duke of Edinburgh presented each of us with our awards.”

Clockwise from top right: Dr Coshan and The Duke of Edinburgh; Twenty years ago (1997); Sixty years ago (1957); Ten years ago (2007)

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CENTENARY OF LT. DONALD MACKINTOSH BEING AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS Contributions from Mackintosh’s nephew Donald Blair and David McDowell (Staff 2005-Present) Commemorative paving stones are being laid throughout the UK under a Government initiative in the birth place of the 628 winners of the Victoria Cross in the First World War. Two of these were OFs: Lieutenant Donald Mackintosh, 2nd Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders (Mo 1911-1914) and Lieutenant Colonel William Anderson (Mo 1895-1900), who commanded 12th Battalion Highland Light infantry. Eleventh of April this year marked the centenary of Donald Mackintosh’s death at the age 21 on the third day of the Battle of Arras and a paving stone was laid on that day beside the War Memorial of Glasgow Academy which he attended for a few years before moving to Fettes. In 2018 Lieutenant Colonel Anderson’s act of bravery will be similarly commemorated. His school career also started at Glasgow Academy and continued at Fettes. Both men were born in Glasgow. The Battle of Arras started on the 9th of April and British units had advanced from the South some four and a half miles into the village of Roeux, five miles East of Arras. The attack, however, had foundered largely because the ground was too soft to allow adequate supporting artillery to be brought forward. In what was a rash and pointless move to improve the situation, the 2nd Seaforths were ordered to attack the village from the West at noon on 11th April. Roeux was strongly defended and the ground over which the battalion was to advance was without cover so that the German machine gunners had it in their open sights. The attack was a complete failure but there was no lack of gallantry and the Seaforths lost 12 officers and 363 other ranks. The average daily casualty rate during the 39 days of the battle was 4076, greater than the

Lt. Mackintosh as a Seaforth Officer

daily rate suffered at the Battle of the Somme. The citation of the award of the Victoria Cross which was awarded posthumously to Donald Mackintosh reads: “For most conspicuous bravery and resolution in the face of intense machine gun fire. During the initial advance he was shot through the right leg, but though crippled he continued to lead his men and captured the trench. In the captured trench he collected the men of another Company who had lost their leader and drove back a counter attack. He was again wounded, and although unable to stand he continued nevertheless to control the situation. With only fifteen men left he ordered his men to be ready to advance to their final objective, and with great difficulty got out of the trench and encouraged his men to advance. He was again wounded and fell. The gallantry and devotion to duty of this officer were beyond all praise.”

The 1917 Fettesian also carried a lengthy newspaper interview with Mackintosh’s sergeant: “Without exception, Lt. Mackintosh was the bravest officer who ever led his men into action. Had it not been for his bravery and self-sacrifice under great difficulty we would have been wiped out completely that day. As soon as we went over it began to rain shells, and as for machine-gun bullets, there were enough flying around to give every man of us a round dozen and still leave plenty for the next-comers. We had just got into our stride when the Lt., who now commanded the company, was hit. He went down, and the men hesitated. He shouted from where he lay, ‘Never mind, Seaforths; keep it up.’ Then he got to his feet, and though he was in great pain he persisted in hobbling towards the position we had to take. He led us straight at the enemy parapet, and, with the assistance of two privates, he got into the trench. The enemy were forced back, but returned to the attack later, driving before them a company of ours which had lost its officers and was out of hand. The Lieutenant took it in hand, and under his leadership the men got back their confidence, repelling repeatedly enemy counter-attacks, and gradually making the position as secure as it could be. Then Lt. Mackintosh was hit again, and he lay unconscious for a few minutes. The men dragged him to safety, and, propped up against a dug-out, he continued to direct the operations. Soon he saw that if the line was to be held it was necessary to seize the part of the trench still held by the enemy. Limping painfully, he made his way out of that part of the trench and led a file of the unwounded men against the post it was necessary to rush. It was the strangest sight you ever saw. A doubly-wounded man, with the

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nervous twitching of his face telling the agony he was enduring, toiling painfully along and encouraging his men as he went. The little band kept on their way, and rushed the position, from which they drove out about ten times their own number of the enemy. It was in the moment of success that Lt. Mackintosh fell. He tried to get up again and go with the men into the trench from which they had driven the enemy, but he was then too weak from loss of blood to do so. We could see he was in great

Eleventh of April this year marked the centenary of Donald Mackintoshâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death at the age 21

pain. He would not hear of any of us assisting him until he saw the position was safe, and whenever we suggested aiding him he ordered us away. When our troops were again in possession of the whole ground, without fear of the enemy getting it back, the Lieutenant consented to be moved. He was one of the bravest. The men would have followed him anywhere at any time. He was always thinking of the men, and did all he could to make things easy for them. He was not the sort to risk our lives unnecessarily, and he never spared himself.â&#x20AC;? A portrait of Donald Mackintosh painted posthumously was presented to the school by his family in 1957. It now hangs on the first floor landing of the College building. A copy of the portrait is shown with this article. There is no documentary proof that when the eminent sculptor Birnie Rhind created the school war memorial, depicting a officer of a kilted regiment

waving his men on to the attack, he had any individual in mind, but school myth insists that the young man immortalised in bronze is indeed a representation of this particular hero, and the pupils often refer to him as Mackintosh.

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OLD FETTESIANS TAKING US INTO THE SKIES One hundred years ago one of the duo of Barnwell Brothers who made such significant global advances in flight and aviation sadly died whilst testing a Vickers FB26 Vampire night fighter in 1917. These airborne Fettesians were Frank (Ca 1894-1898) and Harold (Ca 1893-1897) Barnwell, who had built Scotland’s first aeroplane. They started with a glider in 1905, making their first aeroplane in 1908. Followed quickly in 1909 by building one which could fly, making the first powered flight in Scottish airspace. In January 1911 they flew their monoplane for over a mile, the longest flight of any Scottish aircraft at the time. Frank Barnwell’s book, Aeroplane Design, published in 1916, was one of the most influential works on the subject ever written. He became Chief Designer at the British Colonial Aeroplane Company. He was the creator of a host of aircraft, including the Bristol Scout and the Bristol F2BB, the famous ‘Brisfit’ which took part in the first RAF offensive as an independent air force. Very sadly Frank was killed testing an aircraft in 1938, in Bristol. Harold Barnwell worked for Vickers, where he designed on his own initiative

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the Barnwell Bullet, a fighter which was developed into the Vickers FB19. Harold sadly crashed a Vickers FB26 Vampire night fighter at Joyce Green in 1917, one hundred years ago, whilst testing its handling in a spin. We were keen to find out about other Old Fettesians who have been compelled to take to the skies and were delighted to receive the following contributions in response to our call for aviation news. Karl Stark (Inv, Gl 1996 – 2004) British Airways Boeing 747-400 First Officer Like most pilots, I always knew what I wanted to do from as far back as I can remember: fly. I took full advantage of the air experience flights at Fettes under the encouragement of Wing Commander Andrew Murray, my then-history teacher and head of the school’s CCF. Working after university as a Business Executive for a food company, I decided that my future was not in selling frozen pizzas, and enrolled at a self-sponsored integrated flying college in England. After qualifying and a year of global job hunting, I found myself flying the Boeing 737 in Jakarta, Indonesia for Lion Air. A year

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and a half later, I managed to find a job in the Middle East for a slightly safer charter airline in Jordan, flying the military around Iraq and deportees around Europe. Moving ever closer to the UK, I transferred soon after to a German charter company in Berlin, and then onto Jet2.com in Edinburgh where I spent nearly five years. Finally, I was hired by British Airways, where I currently fly the 400 tonne, four engine Boeing 747. I feel incredibly privileged to be where I am today, and can’t wait until I realise my next goal of space flight. My housemaster was certainly correct when he said I had my “head in the clouds”. Captain Donald Macdonald (CW 1955-1999) I was selected for a short service commission in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm when I left Fettes at the end of 1959. I did my flying Training at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in Yorkshire and my Helicopter Training at the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall. I flew Wessex HAS Mk. 1 Anti submarine Helicopters with 815 Squadron which was one of the first to carry out night anti-submarine sorties,

which entailed hovering over the sea at night at 30 feet above the water. This in the early days produced some very exciting moments. After five years I was sent to RAF Ternhill to become an Instructor, and spent the next three years as an A2 Basic Helicopter Instructor, this meant teaching students from scratch up to wings standard. After leaving the Navy I spent over 40 years in Civil Aviation flying all over the world including Iran, Nigeria, USA and the UK North Sea. In total amassing over 16 thousand flying hours on over twenty different types of Helicopter. I was also a qualified Instrument rating Examiner for the UK CAA. I finished my career teaching Instrument Flying in a Simulator and finally was forced into retirement at the age of 75! Hamish Ross (Ca 1977-1981) I was introduced to flying while in Carrington. The CCF RAF section promised all kinds of delights that interested a boy who flew to the Far East every holiday, in the days when there was no in-flight entertainment but you could go and look at all the dials and the better view from the windows in the cockpit. Days out at Turnhouse waiting for the weather to be good enough for air experience flights – aerobatics if you were lucky – then a gliding course culminating in my first solo at Arbroath. These set me on an uncharted path with many unexpected turns. Flying to all corners of the Earth, living and working in France, Switzerland and Dubai before ending up back in the UK with my own company, Lupus Air Services, training pilots on private jets. If you’d asked me back in the seventies I don’t think I could have imagined it!

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David WA Macdonald (Gl 1947-1950) I enjoyed the experience of being part of the aviation section during my time at Fettes. Dick Stoker (Staff 1946-1955) was in charge and he convinced me that I should do my national service in the Royal Air Force. In the RAF I was stationed in the Canal Zone at Ismailia working in air traffic control. The British were in charge of air traffic for the eastern Mediterranean from Malta to the Gulf and from Cyprus to Khartoum. It was a responsible job for a teenager but of course I had acquired radio and map reading skills at Fettes and I had learnt a lot about aircraft during World War Two. I was then posted to El Adem near Tobruk in Libya. I was off duty when Princess Elizabeth arrived enroute to Tree Tops in Kenya, she returned a few days later as Queen Elizabeth. I managed to take some photos of her arrival, which was a very special moment. Frank Evans (CE 1954-1959) I was in the RAF Section of the CCF and I remember that we obtained a jet engine (Nene?), from a De Havilland Vampire I believe. We studied it quite closely and learned how it worked, and there was talk of sectioning it. In retrospect, it was little over 10 years after WW2 and the engine must have been one of the first jet engines to fly. Other than that I remember going to RAF Debden for my first annual camp. We had to get up at 6am every day except Sunday, but the hour went on so we lost that too. We also went to camp at Cranfield, where we did aerobatics in a Chipmunk and they flew us down to RAF St Mawgan in Cornwall and back. Adrian Jenkins (CW 1951-1954) I was in the RAF Section at Fettes in 1954, after moving to Canada I joined the

RCAF in May 1960, and served until Sept 1964 as a commissioned pilot. After the RCAF I moved to USA and served as a Captain with Northwest Orient Airlines from April 1965 until retirement in April 1998. Colin Cunninghame-Graham (SH 1974-1977) Nine years ago I gained my Private Pilot’s License. I live in Florida and try and fly about once a month. The discipline taught to me at Fettes that has helped me throughout my life continues to do so in the continual ongoing training and safety considerations of being a pilot. Andrew V Murray OBE (Staff 1981-2014) This page would not be complete without mention of Andrew V Murray OBE (Staff 1981-2014). Many of you will remember the talented history teacher, you will also remember the additional role that he took such pride in, as Wing Commander in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). When Andrew retired from teaching in 2003, he had spent 36 years in the CCF, 22 of them whilst teaching at Fettes making him one of the longestserving RAF volunteers in the country. Andrew made a very significant contribution to provide Fettesians with the opportunity to experience and enjoy flying through their participation in the RAF Section. He was treated to a fly-past by a Tornado from RAF Lossiemouth upon his retirement from the CCF in 2003. With sincere thanks to Andrew V Murray (Staff 1981-2014) for his thorough research into the Barnwell brothers for his article in the Fettesian (2004) and to David McDowell (Staff 2005-Present) for his article on their contribution to flight for the Old Fettesian Newsletter 2014.

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FETTES CAREER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME The Fettes Career Partnership Programme has a very simple purpose, to connect the Fettes Community in pursuit of careers. The provision of professional support ranges from career advice to internship access, with higher education support ranging from an Old Fettesian undergraduate chat to a campus tour. Our professional networking events are proving popular with more than 300 attendees over the year. The event format is informal, usually over breakfast before work, but not always. We have no formal speakers and have a soft start and end time to suit diary pressures. This really does enable us to focus on the networking. We are very grateful to our recent hosts in London – Maclay Murray & Spens LLP; Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP and Quilter Cheviot. In Edinburgh we have been hosted by HBJ Gateley and by Skyscanner and in April 2017 we were thrilled to go global with an event kindly hosted by Minter Ellison in Hong Kong. If you would like to host a Fettes Community professional networking event please do get in touch. Professional networking is not just for OFs, we run events back at Fettes for Fifth and Sixth Form pupils to ‘Lift

the Lid’ on career areas. We are hugely grateful to the many OFs who have supported this initiative, coming back to Fettes for an hour. We run seven of these events over the academic year taking place after tea and before Prep. Pupils read speaker bios in advance and then sign up to attend to hear professionals from a particular sector speak for just two minutes each. Pupils then chat and network with these professionals enabling them to ask their own questions and further their own career discovery. LinkedIn is a natural home for the professional Fettes network. We now have a Fettes College page, which we will use to promote the Fettes Career Partnership and push out career related messages to the Fettes Community. Do please follow us the next time you are on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/ school/16194443. We have over 2,700 OFs who have Fettes College listed on LinkedIn within their education. To optimise the alumni functionality on our page – please take a moment to amend your education by selecting Fettes College from the pick list instead of typing it in (and if you are a former member of staff please select Fettes College as your employer). Once you have done this you will be able to see

the advantages afforded to you, being able to see OFs at particular firms you are doing business with or OFs in particular companies that you would like to do business with, or even work for. We look forward to being able to increase the everyday spontaneous professional connectivity across the Fettes Community through LinkedIn. If you would like to find out more about the Fettes Career Partnership Programme please do get in touch by emailing fettes.community@fettes.com We are very grateful to the many OFs, Current Parents and Past Parents who support the Fettes Career Partnership Programme. The list below shows the OFs who have helped us over the year, in order of attendance: Jezneen Belleza (Ar, Da 2009-2014) Biomedical Sciences student with Honours in Neuroscience (graduating University of Edinburgh 2017) Arthur Berkeley David Cole (Gl 1997-2002) Horticulturalist, Head Gardner at Colesbourne Park, Gloucestershire Andrew Soulsby (JS-Ar 19731980) Program Manager, Keysight Technologies. BSc Engineering Charlie Boisseau (Gl 2001-2002) Chief Technology Officer, Commsworld

Ross Turner (Gl 2004-2009) PureMalt Products Ltd Eline van den Haak (Da 20122014) bachelor student of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences in the Netherlands. She is also the CEO and founder of a startup company, Haak innovations BV. Haak Innovations BV is currently realizing their first product Soil optimizer for the agricultural industry. Nick Rogers (Gl 2011-2013), Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Strathclyde Dr Julie Hardie (Ar 1993-1997) MA Hons C Psychol, Clinical Psychologist Barbara Graham (Gl 1975-1977), Health Economist Tatiana Spens (PS, CW 2003-2013), BSc Undergraduate, Adult Nursing Sophie Scott (PS, CW 2003-2013), BSc Undergraduate, Child Nursing, Dundee University Charlotte Robson (CE 19951998), Advanced Nurse PractitionerCardiothoracic surgery Alex Torrens (Ca 2000-2006), Investment Manager and Co-Head of Research at Walter Scott & Partners Ltd. Dale MacLennan (Gl 1986-1990), Investment Director, Global Investment Specialists, Equity Emily Collister (PS, Ar 2003-2010), Analyst, Lloyd’s Banking Group Harry Maitland (Ca 2000-2005), Associate Director, Savills Country House Department Ele Robertson (CW 2009-2014), Buyer Care Manager, Savills Sunny Jain (Ki 2008-2012), Oxford Education Group Ed Stack (Mo 1994-1999), Founder at tech start up SuperRational – superational.com; co-founder and creative director DECAGRAM. Alexander Holt (Ki 1991-1996), Head of Digital Communities (Digital Directorate) at The Scottish

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Government, currently running this project: civtech.atlassian.net Melanie Auld (nee Reid)(JS, CW 1985-1992), Founder and Owner of Spice Pots (Indian cooking business) Henry Philip (Inv, Mo 1999-2006), Global Ambassador The Naked Grouse; Founder of Henri James, Swimwear and the beer and whisky blog Barrell & Butt. Colin Gilchrist (Ki 80-84), Director, Social Tailor Alex Parsons (Ki 86-91), International Political Strategy Consultant Rory Fyffe (Inv, Mo 1997-2003), Technical Manager at RADA Studios Mungo Strachan (Ki 2003-2008), Senior Associate at Lascaux Partners Rt Hon Lord Harry Woolf (CW 1946-1951) Rupert Hammond Chambers (JS, Gl 1979 – 1986), President US-Taiwan Business Council and Managing Director Bower Group Asia Scott Perry (Ki 2008-2010), Solicitor, Banking and Finance – Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP Victoria Stevenson (Ar 2001-2006), Investment Manager, Quilter Cheviot Sophie Gorman (Ar 2005-2007), Head of PR & Communications at Quilter Cheviot. With special thanks to The Revd Professor Norman Drummond, CBE (Staff 1982-1984) and to Sir Bill Gammell (Mo, Ar 1966-1970) for their exceedingly insightful and relevant sessions at Fettes College Careers Day in February. The Revd Professor Norman Drummond, CBE (Staff 1982-1984), utilised his life experience to engage the Fettes College pupils at the very start of Careers Day. With tales from the gangland areas of Glasgow and Edinburgh when Norman Drummond was as a young Minister, he went on

to the Parachute Regiment and the Black Watch, then to Fettes College as Chaplain and then on to Loretto to become Headmaster at the early age of 32. Norman’s life has represented a personal commitment to leadership and developing talent in others, which he drew upon when he spoke. The Fettes College pupils were very fortunate to have Norman engage their minds on to ‘careers’ at the start of Careers Day. Sir Bill Gammell (Mo, Ar 1966-1970) is passionate about developing people and instilling a positive winning attitude in both business and sport. Utilising 35 years in the oil and gas industry; playing Rugby for Scotland (1977-1980) and being Chairman of the Winning Scotland Foundation and Chairman of Genius Gluten Free, he provided an impactful close to Careers Day. Fettes pupils were left in no doubt that they needed to think differently and to learn through trial and error.

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2016 LEAVERS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

George Angell (PS, Ki 2010-2016) – Swansea University, Mechanical Engineering with a Foundation Year Alexandra Angus (PS, CE 2009-2016) – University of Aberdeen, Geography Maria Asta (Ar 2014-2016) – The University of Nottingham, French and Politics Emma Axon (CE 2014-2016) – Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, Nursing 2017 Aisuluu Bakchieva (CW 2014-2016) – Oxford University, Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) Charlotte Becker (PS, CE 2009-2016) – RWTH Aachen in Germany, Mechanical Engineering Jessica Bennet (CE 2012-2016) – Oxford Brookes University, Business Management/Film Studies Katrine Bennie (PS, Ar 2006-2016) – Liverpool John Moores University, Drama Angus Bolton (PS, Gl 2008-2016) – Durham University, Accounting and Finance Sacha Bushby (Ar, Da 2011-2016) – University of Exeter, Sociology and Criminology Thomas Campbell (PS, Ki 2010-2016) – University of St Andrews, History Tiffany Chan (Da 2012-2016) – University of Bristol, Law Miranda Clamp (PS, CE 2010-2016) – University of the Arts London, Design Management Abigail Clark (CW, Da 2011-2016) – Oxford Brookes University, International Hospitality Management Tom Clark (Ki 2012-2016) – University of York or Edinburgh Napier University, Politics, International Relations, Social Sciences Lucy Cogley (Ar 2012-2016) – University of Exeter, Law Sophie Cooper (Ar, Da 2011-2016) – University College London, Medical Sciences & Engineering Caroline Crichton (PS, Ar 2008-2016) – University of Aberdeen, Geography Rachel D’Amours (Ar 2014-2016) – Newcastle University, Chemical Engineering Rory Darling (PS, Ca 2010-2016) – Durham University, Business & Management Matteo Davoli (Gl 2014-2016) – University of Rome, Engineering Douglas Dawson (PS, Gl 2006-2016) – Oxford School of Drama William Dirkin (Gl 2012-2016) – The University of York, Music Technology Systems with a Foundation Year Olga Ermolina (PS, Ar 2008-2016) – Durham University, Psychology (Applied) Anton Falco (Ca 2011-2016) – University College London, Information Management for Business Leander Gale (PS, CW 2007-2016) – Plymouth University, Hospitality Management Cameron Galloway (PS, Gl 2010-2016) – University of St Andrews, History Caroline Getley (Ar, Da 2011-2016) – Cardiff University, Modern History and Politics (Integrated)

Eleanor Goodenough (PS, CW 2005-2016) – University of Sheffield, English Literature Lucinda Gray (CE 2011-2016) – Durham University, History Fergus Haig (Gl 2011-2016) – Durham University, Business & Management Hector Halford-MacLeod (Ca 2011-2016) – Durham University, Music Colleen Halliday (Ar 2011-2016) – University of Aberdeen, Accountancy and Finance Johnny Harley (PS, Mo 2010-2016) – Newcastle University, Accounting and Finance Maisie Harley (PS, Ar 2010-2016) – Durham University, Criminology Emily Harley (CW 2011-2016) – Sheffield Hallam University, Real Estate Rory Heppenstall (Ca 2014-2016) – Durham University, Law Emily Heseltine (CW 2011-2016) – Durham University, Anthropology Erika Inglis (PS, CW 2006-2016) – University of Bristol, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Kishwar Iqbal (Ki 2014-2016) – Durham University, Chemistry and Physics Alfie Jeavons-Fellows (Gl 2014-2016) – Drummer in Lost Tiger To The Wild Zac Jeavons-Fellows (Gl 2014-2016) – Lead singer in Lost Tiger To The Wild Elizaveta Karmannaya (Da 2012-2016) – University College London, Psychology and Language Sciences Sally Kerr (Ar, Da 2011-2016) – University of Exeter, Engineering Maximilian Knight (Ki 2011-2016) – University of Exeter, History and Politics Michael Lai (Ca 2012-2016) – Loughborough University, Computer Science Aylin Laity (Ar, Da 2011-2016) – University of Glasgow, Biomedical Eng Megan Leffek (PS, Da 2010-2016) – University of Exeter, Medical Sciences (Human Genomics) with Professional Training Year (4 years) Fiona Lin (PS, Ar 2007-2016) – Oxford University, Experimental Psychology David Don Lindsay (PS, Ki 2010-2016) – The University of York, Human Geography and Environment Sarah Lochhead (Ar 2014-2016) – University of Leeds, Geophysical Sciences Martha Lochhead (Junior School, Da 2006-2016) – Royal Holloway University of London, Comparative Literature and Culture and Drama Olivia Longstaff (Ar, Da 2011-2016) – University of Edinburgh, Fine Art Sarah Lowry (CE 2014-2016) – University of Manchester, Economics and Politics Lewis Ma (PS, Mo 2010-2016) – Imperial College London, Civil Engineering Alistair Macdonald (Gl 2011-2016) – Sheffield Hallam University, Real Estate Max Mackie (Gl 2014-2016) – Durham University, General Engineering Lucy MacMaster (Da 2012-2016) – University of Exeter, Economics David Maitland-Biddulph (PS, Mo 2005-2016) – University of Exeter, History Anastacia Markoe (CW 2014-2016) – Wellesley College

Massachusetts, Political Science and Russian Kyle Martin (Ca 2011-2016) – University of Stirling, Accountancy and Finance Rory Martin (Mo 2011-2016) – Newcastle University, Geography Bronwyn McCabe (CW 2014-2016) – Oxford University, English Language and Literature Zachary McCarroll (Ki 2011-2016) – University of Bath, Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Alexandra McKelvie (PS, Ar 2005-2016) – University of Bristol, Law Georgina McKenzie Smith (Ar 2011-2016) – University of Edinburgh, English & Scottish Literature Hector McLean (Mo 2011-2016) – University of St Andrews, Geography Cameron Mclellan-Watt (PS, Gl 2008-2016) – De Montfort University, Business and Management BA (Hons) Flora McMicking (CE 2011-2016) – Trinity College Dublin, Classics Beatrice Middelthon (Da 2014-2016) – Durham University, History & Economics Juliet Millar (Da 2014-2016) – Newcastle University, History and Politics Sean Milne (Ca 2012-2016) – Kingston University, Pharmacology Stuart Milne (Mo 2011-2016) – University of Strathclyde, Biomedical Engineering Lorne Milne (Mo 2011-2016) – University of Exeter, Politics and International Relations Benedict Morillo (PS, Mo 2006-2016) – Oxford University, Law Daniel Mullins (PS, Gl 2007-2016) – Parsons School of Design New York Hannah Nairn (Da 2014-2016) – London School of Economics, International Relations and History Olivia Nicholson (PS, Ar 2006-2016) – The University of Liverpool, Zoology Scott Noblett (PS, Ki 2007-2016) – Merchant Navy Officer Training, South Shields Amy Norton (PS, Ar 2010-2016) – Newcastle University, Marketing and Management Seamus O'Baoighill (Ca 2011-2016) – The Queen's University Belfast, Music James Ogilvy (PS, Mo 2008-2016) – University of Warwick, Engineering David Oh (PS, Ca 2010-2016) – University of Stirling, Applied Computing Christine Oh (PS, CW 2010-2016) – University of East Anglia, Medicine Laila Petra (CW 2011-2016) – New York University Mary Phillips (PS, Ar 2010-2016) – University of Aberdeen, History Kyle Pirie (Ki 2011-2016) – The University of Nottingham, Politics and International Relations Abigail Pooley (CE 2011-2016) – Goldsmiths University of London, Arts Management Richard Raczkowski (Ki 2012-2016) – Heriot Watt University, Mathematics Iona Rae (Ar 2014-2016) – University of Aberdeen, Music Benjamin Raper (PS, Mo 2009-2016) – IT Technician at Cargilfield IT apprenticeship with QA with a view to studying Computer Science Degree Connor Reid (Ca 2011-2016) – University of Warwick, Philosophy, Politics and Economics Elizabeth Relph (PS, Da 2009-2016) – The University of Liverpool, Veterinary Science Korbinian Ring (Ki 2012-2016) – University of Bath, Natural Sciences (with Professional Placement)

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Camilla Robertson (CE 2011-2016) – University of Bristol, Law Lucy Robertson (PS, CE 2010-2016) – University of Exeter, Law Emma Rogers (PS, Ar 2008-2016) – University of Bath, Sociology Jasper Roscoe (Ca 2011-2016) – University of Warwick, History of Art John Rushworth (PS, Mo 2010-2016) – University of Amsterdam, French James Seto (PS, Mo 2007-2016) – University of Glasgow, Accountancy Justin Sian (Ki 2014-2016) – University of Southern California, Computer Science Anna Simpson (CW 2014-2016) – Durham University, Anthropology Matthew Spencer (PS, Gl 2009-2016) – University of St Andrews, International Relations Charlotte Steele (Ar 2011-2016) – University of St Andrews, Geography Callum Stelfox (Ki 2011-2016) – University of Exeter, Economics* Chloe Sutton (CE 2011-2016) – The University of York, Psychology in Education Gavin Tennant (PS, Mo 2010-2016) – Loughborough University, History Sophie Thomson (PS, Ar 2010-2016) – Newcastle University, Geography and Planning Joshua Thomson (Mo 2011-2016) – University of Bristol, Chemistry Marie Urasaki (PS, Da 2009-2016) – Sophia University Tokyo, Liberal Arts Iona Warren (CW 2011-2016) – University of Bristol, Psychology Evelyn Watson (CE 2014-2016) – University of Southampton, Natural Sciences Ali Waugh (PS, Da 2009-2016) – Aberystwyth University, Veterinary Biosciences Poppy Welch (CW 2011-2016) – Newcastle University, Linguistics Harry West (Gl 2011-2016) – Leeds Beckett University, Sport Business Management Thomas White (Ca 2013-2016) – University of Aberdeen, Accountancy and Business Management Katie Whitelaw (Ar 2011-2016) – Heriot Watt University, Construction Project Management Fiona Williamson (PS, CW 2008-2016) – Heriot Watt University Edinburgh Napier tbc, French and Spanish combined with either business or intercultural communication* Suka Wong (Ar 2012-2016) – Plymouth University, Medicine and Surgery Tom Worlledge (PS, Mo 2009-2016) – University of Warwick, Eng Lang & Linguistics Thomas Wright (Gl 2011-2016) – Sheffield Hallam University, Real Estate Nuowei Wu (Da 2012-2016) – University College London, History, Politics and Economics BA Izzkandar Zainol Izzet (Ca 2011-2016) – Newcastle University, Accounting and Finance

* subject to conditional examination results

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THE IAIN MACLEOD AWARD REPORT By Jasper Roscoe (Ca 2011-2016)

The Iain Macleod Memorial Trust was set up following the death of a statesman and Old Fettesian, The Rt Hon Iain Macleod (Mo 1927-1932), in 1970. The Trust makes annual awards to Fettesians (single or joint) to fund interesting and worthwhile projects.

I gained so much from the experience; in my understanding of this period in art, the painters that brought about such a celebrated tradition, Italian culture and their cities today and I hope it’s not too much of a cliché to say that I learned a fair bit about myself too. It really was an experience that I will always look back upon fondly and will serve me in good stead as I continue to explore Italian Art through my degree. I am so grateful to the trustees for having made this experience possible and would recommend anyone to try for this grant in the future. I started my trip by spending three days walking around one of the most extraordinary cities in the world – Naples. There really is nowhere like it. It’s fantastically chaotic; Vespas jumping out of nowhere, the outdoor living and the jumble of flats. Narrow streets were full of life with people selling live fish and residents relaxing on their balconies with their clothes hanging out to dry, the earthen colours of the street contrasting beautifully with the vibrant multi-coloured washing-lines. On the third day I climbed St Elmo which was a fortress at the top of the city. It was an astonishingly steep climb

for the centre of a city, taking about two hours, but the view from the top was breath-taking, stretching over the rooftops to the other side of the gulf of Naples towards Vesuvius. At the top part of the city it seemed as though a separate community had developed. It actually had the feel of a small town rather than any densely-populated city. I saw very few cars here, a total contrast to the traffic down below in the rest of the city. Yet still plenty of people live there. I imagine that they all work at the upper levels as well and have no reason to leave. I wondered whether the older people that I saw struggling to walk would ever leave the upper level again since it would be such an effort to climb back up. Since applying for the Macleod Award I had been interested in seeing the Amalfi coast, in particular Positano, which John Steinbeck wrote a famous essay on. He described it as being a “dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone”. Two villages, with a beach at the bottom, and the most perfect turquoise water, made me understand what he meant. In the two days that I was there, I was constantly

in awe. I set out early in the morning to hike to the nearby town of Priano along the cliffs that both of these villages are built on and saw a pink sunrise over the water, reflecting off the white rooftops. Having a coffee at the highest point of the hike at a tiny, beaten-up café was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. Naples’ Duomo is a spectacular Cathedral, with an overwhelmingly ornate Baroque interior. A painting by Ribera (a Spanish painter who learned a lot from Caravaggio and lived in Naples at the same time) in the Duomo was particularly striking and stays in my mind very strongly today for its raw emotion. Seeing works like that in a religious setting makes one understand how genius separates the masters so easily from average painters. From there I went to Pompeii and Herculaneum to see the ruins of these towns. Herculaneum has been less heavily excavated and there is a modern town built over most of the ruins. It is amazing to see this glimpse into ancient Roman civilisation alongside a modern Italian town. However, Pompeii was more impressive. I really got a feeling of these people from so long ago and

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“…the colours are brighter, the tones are softer and the church light completes the effect as the painting sparkles…”

their way of life. I was able to draw clear parallels between their society and ours. The experience was quite surreal. The next stop was Rome. The city itself is beautiful throughout. Being built on hills means that there were many viewpoints to admire the city and its warm earth colours. Grandiose Baroque palaces and ornate church facades disrupt the arrangement of the ordinary 17th century buildings around. These churches and palaces contain some of the greatest art works from this period. The Palazzo Barberini houses a spectacular collection of paintings but by far the most astonishing work was the ceiling fresco Triumph of Divine Providence. This is a massive Baroque fresco celebrating Maffeo Barberini’s appointment as Pope, becoming Pope Urban VIII. It is a remarkable illusion full of interesting details. When I was there, I had this massive room to myself and I was able to lie on a bench and take in every detail. I saw similar illusions in the two main Jesuit churches in Rome (the Church of Il Gesu and the Church of St Ignatius Loyola). Even seeing it in the flesh I found it hard to comprehend where the architecture of the church ended and where the fresco begun in the Assumption of St Ignatius by Padre Pozzo. After Rome I was off to Perugia which might well have been the highlight of my trip and a very pleasant surprise. I originally intended to stay for two nights so that I could do a day trip to Assisi and Urbino as there is a lack of decent hostels in both towns. However,

on the day I arrived I walked around and was immediately struck by the beauty of the town and ended up spending two whole days there. It is a perfect Italian gothic town frozen in time on top of a hill in Umbria with Raphaelesque views all-around of the Umbrian landscape. The city had few tourists and I felt like I had found a hidden gem. From Perugia, I went to Assisi where I stayed one night. This was quite simply the most spiritual place I have ever been. It was easier to ignore the tourists than I thought it would be and as I walked from the bottom of the town spending time in every church before my walk climaxed at the top of the city at the Basilica of St Francis; I felt a bit like a medieval pilgrim. Nuns and Franciscan monks were everywhere I looked. The churches were beautiful examples of Italian Gothic architecture. The one thing that did disappoint me about this place was that many of the buildings on the lower levels had clearly undergone a lot of restoration and felt a bit artificial, in part due to the destructive 1997 earthquake. However, what I most wanted to see in Assisi was the Basilica of St Francis where St Francis is buried. This church houses frescos by Cimabue and many frescos by Giotto. Admiring the structure of Giotto’s works is always a pleasure and there was one detail that particularly gripped me; the multicoloured wings of an angel by Giotto on the first level of the church that struck me as being one of the most beautiful figures I have ever seen.

Florence was my next stop, where I would stay for over a week with some friends that lived there. I have been to this city many times before and have always enjoyed the calming atmosphere of the place as well as the early renaissance structures. The view across the river Arno in Florence is always a special sight and there can be no bridge more beautiful than the Ponte Vecchio. Florence was the cradle of the Renaissance and Brunelleschi’s magnificent Dome standing tall is a constant reminder of this. Even after a week there was still more art to see in Florence. The Uffizi gallery has the greatest Renaissance collection in the world with great works such as Botticelli’s iconic Birth of Venus and a great range of Raphael Madonnas. In the Uffizi, I begun to realise the genius of Agnolo Bronzino, a painter from the Mannerist period whose work I had never particularly enjoyed from reproductions I had seen. However, in the flesh the colours harmonise perfectly and there is such satisfaction in the strong three-dimensionality of his figures. My appreciation for his work grew further when I visited the Palazzo Vecchio (the old town hall of Florence where the Medici ruled the city throughout the Renaissance), for there lies a chapel painted from top to toe by Bronzino. The same features of his work that I admired in the Uffizi was present here in an even more spectacular way, but what struck me more was his capacity to conjure emotion and a sense of drama. His influence in

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bringing about the Baroque period might be underrated. A chapel that struck a similar chord with me whilst I was in Florence was the Branccachi chapel, painted by Masaccio and arguably the first complete Renaissance painted work. Studying this masterpiece in the flesh I begun to understand what an excellent colourist Masaccio was and also that his frescos were not a million miles away from Giotto’s work 100 years before. This was significant for my understanding because previously I would have argued that Masaccio’s work exemplifies a totally new kind of art than that produced in the late Gothic period. From Florence I went to Siena on a day trip. This city was Florence’s greatest medieval rival and its monumental buildings are a testament to their rivalry as both cities attempted to communicate dominance through architecture. Siena’s ‘Palazzo Publico’ is a magnificent sight and is used by the Sienese as a meeting point. In the square the Town hall tower soars above whilst people below bask in the sunshine. The Cathedral is perhaps even more impressive as an ostentatious expression of Catholicism. Not only does the building dwarf the viewer but a range of colours, piers and lofty ceilings make the interior space feel truly unearthly and spiritual. Countless magnificent works can be studied in the Cathedral including Bernini and a minor Michelangelo. The Baptistry is also worth a visit with relief sculptures from some of the greatest artists of the early Renaissance who

must have been selected at the same time to create a rivalry that would spark artistic innovation. I finally left Florence to stay in Mantua for a night and spent the best part of two days there. This is a beautiful city, home to the Gonzaga dynasty that ruled here throughout the Renaissance. This wealthy dynasty attracted some of the best artists and architects in Italy. Particularly noteworthy is Andrea Mantegna, Alberti and Gulio Romano (Raphael’s most successful student). Alberti designed a number of churches in the city, most significantly the Basilica of San Andrea. To see this building in the flesh was as brilliant an experience as I expected it to be but what I didn’t expect was his innovation with regards to materials that were quite contrary to Classical design. From Mantua I took the train to Venice. One could hold their phone up blindly in this city and take a great photo. Perhaps the best experience there was hanging out with people from the hostel on the street outside looking across to St Mark’s square and the Doge’s palace from the other side of the water as the sun set every evening. However, the city is full of tourists and this made it hard for me to picture the 16th century life of a Venetian during the golden age of art. The single painting that affected me most during my time in Italy was the San Zaccaria altarpiece by Giovani Bellini, still in situ in the church of San Zaccaria. I knew of it, but in the flesh, the colours are brighter, tones are softer and the

church lighting completes the effect as the painting sparkles in reflecting the light. I visited the painting three times whilst I was there and it was as brilliant every time. I visited three galleries whilst I was in Venice; all were brilliant but the best was the Doge’s Palace. This was the building where the elected leader of the Venetian empire (the Doge) sat. As well as the historical significance of exploring this palace, its artistic significance is monumental since Doges of the Venetian Renaissance commissioned the greatest painters to produce works of art that celebrate the glory of the Doges that they painted for. The works in here were of an astonishing scale with practically every wall covered from top to toe with paintings. It is an overwhelming experience seeing figures in all directions of a scale greater than life and by names as celebrated as Veronese, Tintoretto and Titian. I visited many magnificent churches whilst I was in Venice but by far the most astonishing was the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. The church was truly rich in significant works of art with Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin being particularly noteworthy. This is perhaps Titian’s most celebrated work and the High altar for the church. It is a massive painting with figures being over twice life-size. The colours and scale communicate the miraculous nature of the event in a powerful way. After some time in Padua, and one more night in Venice watching the sunset from the pavement in front of the hostel, I was then off home early in the morning.

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OLD FETTESIAN SPORTING SOCIETIES REVIEW 2016-17 Old Fettesian Golf Society Review 2016 We welcomed Richard Smith (CW 1965-1969) as our new President in 2016, taking over from stalwart Alistair Pickles (Ca 1955-1959) after his fouryear term. Andrew Soulsby (Js, Ar 19731980) remains as Captain for 2016, and as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer for the Society longer term. The annual Senior Wayfarers fixture was at Muirfield this year. After an excellent lunch, Fettes accompanied Edinburgh Academy in the qualifying rounds on Saturday afternoon, finishing fourth after a countback to the back nines, and so were drawn against top qualifiers, Merchiston, on the Sunday morning. Unfortunately, a Merchiston birdie at the 20th took them through to the final, where they gained revenge for last year’s loss by beating Edinburgh Academy. Strathallan picked up the wooden spoon. Many thanks to Keith Oliver (Gl 1965-1970) for organising the team accommodation at nearby Renaissance Golf Club. In the matches against the other schools, we lost to Tonbridge, beat Marlborough at Sunningdale, beat Loretto at both Worplesdon and at Muirfield, and drew with Merchiston while beating Glenalmond in the annual triangular match at Panmure. The match against the School at Bruntsfield was lost – the silver lining is that the victors become eligible to represent the OFs in future years! In the Queen Elizabeth Trophy at Royal Burgess, Will Spens (Inv, Ki 2001-2011) made his debut for the OF team. We were drawn against Cranleigh in the first round, winning 2 ½ – ½, with Soulsby and Spens securing the half with a birdie up the eighteenth. On the Sunday morning, we lost to Eton 3-0 though all matches were decided on the 17th or 18th hole.

Our Commem golf day was well supported as usual. The format is a relaxed meeting of old friends for lunch and golf and this year’s entry form will be in your Commem packs – all are welcome. At around the same time of year, the annual London Golf Day is held at Denholm, where all OFs are made to feel very welcome by organiser, Jim Shackleton (Ki 19541958). If you want to join the OFs in London this year, contact the OFGS Secretary who can pass on your details to Jim. In 2016, our early season tournaments have been enjoyable as ever. At Elie, Fettes finished mid-table, despite beating winners Merchiston of the Stenhouse Quaich. The HalfordHewitt side lost their first round tie against Sherbourne – a team we beat in a close match last year. It was rather more one-sided this year. In the Plate competition, we won our first round before going out to Forest on Saturday morning. Many thanks go to Stuart Murray (Mo 1961-1966), our Halford Hewitt reserve, who hosted the team in a warm up at Rye on the Monday of that week, and represented the team commendably in the Plate competition at Princes. All OFs are welcome to join the Golfing Society. All our individual matches and the London Golf Day are handicap events, so all standards of golfers are catered for. The annual subscription is £20, and, on payment of your first subscription, you will receive an OFGS tie. Finally, we are offering free membership to OFs who are under 25. If you want to join, please contact Andrew Soulsby, the Honorary Secretary, either on his mobile phone (07984-789761), by email (andrew_ soulsby@keysight.com), or by post at 8 Northlawn Court, Easter Park Drive, Edinburgh EH4 6SB.

Thoughts from Donald Steel (Gl 1950-1955) Of all the benefits of being an Old Fettesian, there is nothing remotely comparable to the lasting joys of the OF Golfing Society. Contrary to some beliefs, it is not for the elite few, it is for everybody. There are nineteen year olds and ninety year olds. Whether you seek competition or camaraderie, it supplies both. For those of a sensitive nature, nobody is looking and nobody is counting. Golf allows access to some of the most beautiful places on earth and to some of the finest courses. Some of these can be found via the OFGS. When you leave school, it is not the end of Fettes. Rather is it the beginning – if only you will allow it to be. Rugby, cricket or athletics may have been your sporting forte but golf can take your fancy when age plays its hand – and don’t forget, golf is the only sport where the poorest can challenge the best and still have a meaningful contest. All golf has to have its measure of competitiveness and nobody has ever convinced me that it is not more enjoyable when you win. Old Fettesian golf can boast a long string of fine players but more than half the fun is the team element in the annual fixtures that are a central part of the calendar. The Halford Hewitt, The Queen Elizabeth, The Grafton Morrish, The Cyril Gray, The Stenhouse Quaich. You have to earn your spurs to take part and most regard it as their duty to try. The Halford Hewitt, in particular, is a unique event at Deal and Sandwich and financial help is available to defray some or all of the costs but there are also a string of matches against other schools at delightful venues that are, quite literally, open to all comers of whatever handicap. A good link is maintained with the school to flag up those with genuine

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aspirations but nobody should be shy at coming forward. My 55 years of connection with OF golf has been like no other. It has proved that loyalty is ingrained in most OFs and Fettes needs you. My life would have been much the poorer without it. Donald attended Fettes from 19501956 and was Head Boy, before going up to Cambridge in 1957 to study a BA in Agriculture. After graduating, he was The Sunday Telegraph's first golf correspondent from 1961-90, and a prolific golf course architect, with studies to review bunkering, planting and overall layout completed on over 500 courses. Proficient enough to have taken take part in the 1970 Open Championship at St Andrews, and to have represented England at International level, he was a regular contestant in amateur championships and occasional professional events (as an amateur). In addition, he won the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society’s famous President’s Putter on three occasions – 18 years apart, and was a member of the Fettes’ Halford Hewitt winning team in 1964. OFA Summer Shooting Club Review 2016 Century Range seemed a little quieter than usual in 2016 for the Ashburton and Veterans matches, due no doubt in part to the changes in regulations for school shooting which have presented significant challenges to some of our peers. However, the Old Fettesians were in good form as ever, putting in entries for three teams of five for the Veterans match, and benefiting from the seemingly endless goodwill of Sergeant Watty Burns (Staff 2010-Present) and the College VIII, giving of their kit, time and talents to help with the Grand Day Out.

The lion’s share of the work fell to two of the youngest OFs on the team. Poppy Macdonald (CW 2010-2015) and Ian Brotherston (Gl 2001-2012) both came equipped not only with their own rifles, but also with the allimportant safety certification that the NRA now requires shooters to have – or to be coached, 1:1, by someone with the necessary clearance. Both these stalwarts therefore followed their own entries on the firing point by spending the rest of the afternoon dutifully coaching every one of the other OFs who had come along on the day; after which experience there is no doubt that a reviving cup of tea was hard earned and well deserved! With several experienced members of past VIIIs showing up on the day, the A team put in a very respectable total score of 234.15. Shooting completed, we decamped to the garden of Elcho Lodge, by kind permission of Mrs Rosemary Meldrum, to enjoy a barbecue and prize giving. The Old Fettesian Tankard for the best score in the Ashburton was won by James Ogilvy (Ki 1994-2000), and the Stewart Cup for the highest 600 yards score to Johnny Harley (PS, Mo 2010-2016). The Franks Salver for the highest score in the Veterans shoot was awarded to Vasily Shenshin (Ca 20092013). OF attendees: Grant Matthew (Mo 1955-1960), Anthony Cleary (CW 1959-1964), Jamie Johnston (In, Mo 1998-2006), Ros Ramsay (Da 19841986), Vasily Shenshin (Ca 2009-2013), Rupert Macdonald (CW 1952-1957), Amanda Forsyth, née Baker (Ar 19821984), Poppy Macdonald (CW 20102015), Ian Brotherston (Gl 2001-2012), Barbara Graham (Gl 1975-1977), John MacGill (Gl 1944-1949).

Winter Shooting Dr Robert Concannon (Staff 2014-Present) continues to support the OFs in small-bore shooting at the Grassie Range. We usually meet twice per term in the Autumn and Spring terms – contact Amanda Forsyth for more details at ofshootingclub@gmail.com Call for Help! I am stepping down from organising the Bisley shoot following the 2018 event, after ten extremely enjoyable years. As the image shows, there is a longstanding tradition of OF attendance at the Veterans shoot – pictured is the late, much-missed Rick Craig-Wood (Ki 1959-1964) and yours truly in 1987. So, a vacancy is going to arise for someone to organise the day. It helps if you are based in the south of England, but isn’t essential. Do let me know if this is something you can take on.

Amanda Forsyth née Baker (Ar 1982-1984) Vice President, Old Fettesian Association Trustee, The Fettesian Trust Co-ordinator, OF Shooting Club (ofshootingclub@gmail.com)

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COMMEMORATION WEEKEND 2016 In 2016, Commemoration Weekend or Commem, as most of us know it, took place from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October. The Old Fettesian (OF) golfers tee’d off the weekend early at Bruntsfield Links before events began at Fettes from the Friday evening. Many more OFs than usual chose to join the Friday evening wine and cheese party not least because Fettes College were hosting us in the new Spens Building. The building is a remarkable feat, slotting into the beautiful Fettes campus so innocuously. It provides so many bright and spacious modern classrooms along with the stunning Salvesen Art School and a particularly clever enclosure of the old North Building Courtyard to create the performance space in the exemplary Culachy Music School. On Saturday morning the AGM for the Old Fettesian Association was held and OFs had the opportunity to tour the school with a current pupil. Many took the chance to go in to Chapel and walk the still very familiar corridors of the main College Building. During the afternoon there was lunch in the Dining Hall for those who had planned ahead and reserved a space. The Fettes Campus was then a buzz as a large cohort of Old Fettesians took the opportunity to spend Saturday afternoon back at Fettes reliving their memories: watching sport (supporting Fettes!) and visiting Houses. There were many hugs, handshakes, laughs and photographs shared. Over Commemoration Weekend Debbie Spens (Staff 1998-2017) invited the five and ten year returners (leavers of 2006 and 2011) to come and speak to the Lower Sixth Form pupils about their career journey, Higher Education and ‘life after Fettes’ over a hog roast lunch. Pupils and OFs alike found the conversations very

rewarding. This event will be repeating over Commemoration Weekend this October. Please sign up on the booking form if you are able to help us. We are exceedingly grateful to the following returners who joined us at the event: Christina Baird (CE 2006-2011) is a medical student at Dundee University. Sunayna Best (CW 2001-2006) graduated from University College London Medical School with Distinction. She is now the first Clinical Fellow in Genomics at Great Ormond Street Hospital where she forms a link between the clinic and the laboratory for the 100,000 Genomes Project. Alexandra Buchan (PS, Ar 19982006) works at Waverton Investment Management as a portfolio manager running bespoke equity portfolios for private clients and also manages the Waverton UK Fund. Thanakorn Cheung (Gl 2009-2011) studied History at Warwick University where he specialised in Russian and Soviet History. He moved to Paris in the summer of 2015 to pursue a Masters degree in International Development with a focus on Russia and Latin America. Gilli Cuthbert (CE 2006-2011) has started her own business as a freelance Graphic Designer in Glasgow. Gilli went to Dundee University and studied Graphic Design. Tilly Dawson (Ar 2006-2011) went to Durham University and read English. After she graduated she worked at an all-girls boarding school, Wycombe Abbey, for a year as a Resident Tutor. She then studied her (PGCE) through Teach First and currently teaches Reception (4-5 year old) at a school in North West London. Poppy Empson (CE 2006-2011) went to Oxford University and studied French and Russian graduating with

a BA Hons in Medieval and Modern Languages. She is now working for the Scottish Government in their EU Office in Brussels. Sarah Flemming (CE 2004-2006) went to Oxford University and did a BA (now MA) in Chinese Studies (including a term at Peking University). Sarah is Brand Manager for Talisker in Europe having started with Diageo on the graduate scheme four years ago. Andrew Fyffe (Gl 2001-2006) is a Recruiter for McKinsey & Co, a management consultancy firm in London. He went to Edinburgh University and read Spanish and History. Lucy Fyffe (PS, CW 1999-2006) is specialising in Portraiture, at the London Atelier of Representational Art (LARA), with a view to working as a selfemployed artist and is also training to be a teacher. On leaving Fettes she went to Wimbledon College of Art to do an Art Foundation course. She then went to Oxford University to read English. Amelie Gerlach (Ar 2009-2011) went to King’s College, London where she completed a BSc in Business Management. She is now Project Manager for Private Labels at LoveCrafts in London. Monica Gilbert (CW 2006-2011) went to University College, London for both her undergraduate and Masters Degrees. She is now on a graduate training scheme at Sweaty Betty. Katie Gray (CE 2009-2011) went to Northumbria University to read Geography. She is now Customer Relations Co-ordinator at St George PLC, in London. Claudia Gusmitta (CW 2009-2011). went to Robert Gordon University and studied Management with Marketing. She is currently working as an Operations Assistant at Westhall Partners in London, a company that

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introduces Asian Fund Managers to institutional investors based in the UK, Europe and America. Cat Hayhoe (PS, Ar 2004-2011) went to Aberdeen University and completed a History degree. She is now at Edinburgh University taking the graduate LLB. Ross Ledden (Ca 2007-2011) went to The University of East Anglia to study Business Management. He now works as an Assistant Tax Advisor at Ernst & Young LLP and through the firm he is currently doing the ACA qualification. Ross Lyon (Ki 2006-2011) chose not to go to University. Instead he tried a number of paid jobs and eventually he chose the Merchant Navy. He was successful in getting a cadetship with Clyde Marine, with the goal of becoming a Deck Officer. He tells us that he has seen (lots of) the North Sea, crossed the Atlantic, crossed the Equator and rounded the Cape of Good Hope to see Asia.

Ava Maitland (nee Dennis) (Ar 2004-2006) went to Leeds University and graduated with a first class honours degree in English Literature after which she went to Edinburgh University to gain her accelerated Law qualification (LLB) which she passed with Merit. She worked as a trainee solicitor at HBJ Gateley and has recently begun a new career as a PR and Marketing manager. Max Martin (Ki 2006-2011) graduated from Bristol University with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering. Maddie McKenna (Ar 2009-2011) went to Wesleyan University in America where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She now works in the film industry. Kym McWilliam (Ar 2000-2006) studied Fashion Design at Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Art, then took a Masters Degree in Graphic Design. Kym is now a freelance Graphic Designer and a full time farmer having recently returned to the family farm.

Harriet Myzak-Douglas (Ar 20062011) went to York University to study History and to Durham University to study International Relations. She now works for Orchard House Foods as a National Account Executive. Alexander Oldroyd (Gl 2004-2006) went to Lancaster University to study Medicine. He is now a Rheumatologist and Academic Clinical Fellow at University Hospital, South Manchester. Katherine Orthman (Ar 2009-2011) went to Durham University to study Cell Biology and is now studying Veterinary Medicine at Edinburgh University. Gordon Park (PS, Ki 1998-2006) attended Art School at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts in Carlisle, studying Ceramics. He has since worked at Blair Drummond Safari Park. Rory Peyton Jones (Ki 20092011) went to Lancaster University to study Business Management and did a one year internship with IBM in London. Following that Rory did a

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Newmen of 1946: Malcolm Ferguson (CE 1946-1951) and Donald McNab (Ki 1946-1951)

Masters Degree in Design Management at Lancaster where he received a Distinction. He is now an Account Executive at Arc London. Gordon Robertson (Ca 2006-2011) is working as a musician and performer as well as being in his final year studying for a BA (Hons) Performance Industries. He has studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and is now at the Academy of Music and Sound in Glasgow, in conjunction with the University of Wolverhampton. Stuart Rylance (Gl 2007-2011) graduated from Southampton University where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Will Spens (PS & Ki 2001-2011) studied Ancient History at Bristol University. He is currently undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Law at BPP Law School and has a law traineeship specialising in Corporate Law with White & Case LLP. Jai Srivastava (Ki 2006-2011) studied PPE at Oxford University and is now working in the Banking Audit Department at KPMG in London. Victoria Stevenson (Ar 20012006) went to Edinburgh Napier and completed a Law Degree (LLB Hons) and then went on to complete an Investment Management Certificate and Masters in Wealth Management whilst

Ben (Mo 2001-2009), Alastair (Mo 1956-1961) and Tim (PS, Mo 2006-2012) Morrison

working at the same time. She currently works as an Investment Manager at Quilter Cheviot in London. Johanna Stewart (PS, CE 2001-2011) went to Northumbria University to study Performance and is currently at Dundee University completing her Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Philippe Traem (Gl 2009-2011) attended Bayreuth University in Bavaria, Germany where he studied Law Charlotte Young (PS, Ar 20032011) studied Theatre and Performance at Leeds University and is now Hires Administrator at Carnival Chaos Productions in Edinburgh. Amy Stirling (Ar 2006-2011) studied History and Middle Eastern Studies at Exeter University and is now an Account Executive at the Creative Agency Clinic. Robbie Scott-Larsen (Ki 2009-2011) studied Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. Charlotte Rettie (CW 2002-2006) is now an Equity and Derivatives Analyst at Citi. She studied Events Management at Leeds Metropolitan University followed by an MA in journalism at University of London. Rebecca McConnell (Inv, CE 2000-2006) is a Primary Teacher having studied Social Anthropology at Newcastle University.

On Saturday evening more than 200 OFs enjoyed a wonderful black tie dinner in the Dining Hall, which commenced with a Drinks Reception and the opportunity to view old photos and highlights from the Fettes of their time. Leavers sat with their contemporaries and thoroughly enjoyed catching up. Andrew Pickles (Ca 1962-1967), OFA President, thanked the Headmaster, Michael Spens (19982017) on behalf of all Old Fettesians for his incredible leadership of the College in the approach to his retirement, and made a presentation to him on behalf of the OFA. On Sunday OFs had the opportunity to join the College Chapel Service with an address from Peter Sutton (SH 19791984). OFs always report how moving it is to sing in Chapel again after time away. The formalities of Commemoration Weekend ended at this point, but those who wanted to see more of Fettes were warmly welcomed at Fettes College Open Day which took place during Sunday afternoon and ended spectacularly with the Pipe Band beating retreat on the Queens Lawn. Something worth staying for.

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30 year Leavers (1986)

5 year Leavers (2011)

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REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT

The Old Fettesian Association continues to bring OFs together as their lives unfold after leaving Fettes College, providing a through-line of support that is accessible at every age and stage of an OFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Evidence is in the success and continued growth of the OFA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OFs like to get together. Whether it has been to share expertise on matters professional, personal, or simply to have a roaring good time, where there is even a small pocket of OFs, there will always be a warm welcome and an invitation to a seat at the table. We have an incredible roster of Regional Secretaries across the world who make it their mission, no matter the scale, to be the contact for OFs in that area, whilst organising and hosting

events. While we have this wonderful network in place, there is always room for expansion, and one person in each location can only do so much. Fettes naturally breeds tight connections and bonds that are not easily broken, and we know so many of you remain friends for life. If there are groups of you in locations that regularly meet up, and you feel you might like to extend the invitation to other OFs, for whatever the purpose, we are here to support you. In every social gathering there is potential for a fantastic special OF occasion, and we would love to hear about it. We work with OFs who run one annual social gathering a year in a set location, but also OFs who organise an almost bi-monthly gathering in

a rotating location. It will never be one-size-fits-all, but the beauty of this global network of thousands is that every single OF has a voice that can spill forth fantastic ideas. The work the OFA does is guided and defined by the energy, drive and creativity of the OFs themselves. Of interest to many will be that we have identified almost one thousand Old Fettesians living and working in the London area, roughly one fifth of all Old Fettesians worldwide, and that we have begun to focus in on increasing the number of OF events down south. Look out for further details of new events in the pipeline coming soon.

The Borders Douglas Slight (Jnr, Ca 1973-1977) Lauder t: 01578750225 (H) e: slight001@btinternet.com

London James Macpherson (Gl 1997-2002) London t: 07929233772 (M) e: jfsmacpherson@hotmail.com

NE England Henry Cave (SH 1980-1984) Newcastle-upon-Tyne t: 07738685999 (M) e: henry.cave@kingswalklaw.com

London Carol Service David Simpson (Mo 2001-2006) London t: 07896818167 (M) e: davidmoodysimpson@icloud.com

NW England Norman Rowbotham (Ca 1963-1968) Cumbria t: 01539 620421 (H) 07747141666 (M) e: normanrowbotham@aol.com

SW England Graeme Beattie (Ki 1973-1978) Swindon t: 01793695992 (H) 01793600694 (O) e: gjb2@tinyworld.co.uk

Yorkshire Hamish Patrick (Ki 1980-1985) Harrogate e: hamish@winyatesherd.co.uk

Northern Ireland Jason Johnston (Gl 1988-1993) Banbridge t: 02840622462 (H) 07971206972 (M) e: jason.johnston496@gmail.com

Northern Isles Barbara J M Graham (Gl 1975-1977) Orkney e: bjmgraham@gmail.com Aberdeen Quentin Rae (Gl 1989-1994) Kintore e: quentinrae75@gmail.com Highlands & Islands Position vacant Tayside Position vacant Central Scotland Sandy Park (Ki 1965-1970) Glasgow e: broich.52@btinternet.com Edinburgh Ian MacIntyre (Ca 1953-1958) Edinburgh e: ian_macintyre@icloud.com Glasgow Andrew Pickles (Ca 1962-1967) Ayr e: andrewpickles@outlook.com

Midlands Robert Gardner (Ca 1953-1957) Bromsgrove t: 01527872789 (H) e: robmgardner@btinternet.com

Channel Islands Jeffrey Giovannoni (Ki 1989-1994) St Helier, Jersey t: 07797751337 (M) e: jeffreygiovannoni@voisinlaw.com

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OVERSEAS Argentina Sean Cameron (Mo 1978-1982) Loberia t: +5492262409044 (H) e: scameron@infovia.com.ar Australia (Eastern) Position vacant – if you are interested please contact ofa@fettes.com Australia (Tasmania) David Graham (Ki 1946-1950) Hobart, Tasmania t: +61362285261 (H) e: davidkategraham@netspace.net.au Australia (Victoria) David Taylor (CE 1947-1952) Melbourne, Victoria e: digit9@optusnet.com.au

France Neil Robertson (Jnr, Mo 1973-1980) Paris e: NROBERTSON@bignonlebray.com Germany Cordelia Pilz (née Harrison) (Ar 1982-1984) Hattersheim-am-Main e: cordelia.pilz@eu.jll.com Hong Kong S.A.R Edward Fitzgerald (Jnr, Ca 1990-1997) Hong Kong e: edwardjohnfitzgerald@gmail.com India Duncan Watkinson (Ca 1961-1965) Bangalore e: duncan.watkinson@turbocam.com

Brazil Colin Pritchard (CW 1954-1958) Sao Paulo e: colinpri.alp@terra.com.br

Japan Shizuka Harada (Okamato) (In, CW 1993-2000) Chiba e: shizy999@gmail.com

Eastern Canada Alastair Samson (Gl 1955-1960) Ottawa e: alwend@rogers.com

Mexico Ian MacLeod (Mo 1955-1959) Guanajuato e: ianmacleod@prodigy.net.mx

Central Canada Richard McGivern (Ca 1981-1986) Calgary e: richard.mcgivern@surespan.com

Middle East Greer MacLean-Sherman (In, CE 1992-1998) Dubai e: greeramac@hotmail.com

Western Canada Nigel Grant (Ca 1949-1952) West Vancouver e: pngrant35@shaw.ca Chile Donald Filshill OBE (CE 1949-1952) Santiago e: dmfilshill@gmail.com East Africa Alexis Sarikas (Mo 1978-1982) Nairobi e: flexnbi@hotmail.com Eire/Republic of Ireland David Baxter (Mo 1983-1988) Dublin e: dbaxter@algoodbody.ie

New Zealand James Purves (SH 1980-1985) Nelson e: jamespurves@mac.com South Africa (Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State & Lesotho) Stephen Fish (SH 1980-1981) Midrand e: fishman@iafrica.com South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal) Dave McLennan (Ki 1959-1962) Durban e: davemclennan@sai.co.za

Western Cape Tara Baum (née Hudson) (SH 1986-1988) Cape Town e: tbaum@endcliff.com Singapore and Malaysia Rosie Thompson (née Leckie) (SH 1984-1986) Singapore e: rosiethompson68@gmail.com Switzerland Norval Gough (Ar 1976-1980) Nunningen e:Norval@Perso.ch Chris Milne (SH 1974-1979) Coppet e: christophermilne@hsbc.com Thailand George Morgan (Mo 1967-1970) Bangkok e: gmorgan00x@gmail.com Eastern USA Davidson Gordon (Gl 1957-1962) New York e: dtg629@aol.com Western USA Miss Sophie Cheetham (In, CW 1993-2001) San Diego e: soph_cheetham@yahoo.com Hawaii Sandy Causey (CE 1968-1972) Kaneohe e: alexcausey@cox.net Zimbabwe Position vacant – if you are interested please contact ofa@fettes.com

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FETTESIAN SUCCESSION Our records show the following Old Fettesians currently have descendants studying at Fettes (including the Prep School). Great-grandfathers Forrest Carnegie (Ca 1917-1921) (Deceased) Ian Milne (Mo 1872-1876) (Deceased) James Grant (Gl 1918-1922) (Deceased) Adam Darling (Gl 1898-1900) (Deceased) Hugh King (Ca 1902-1906) (Deceased) John Burnet (Mo 1901-1905) (Deceased) Kenneth Macleod (GL 1899-1905) (Deceased) Teddy Orr (Ca 1916-1917) (Deceased) Grandfathers Christopher Grant (Gl 1947-1951) Duncan Ferguson (CW 1953-1958) Nigel Ward (Ca 1946-1950) Patrick Barty (Ca 1945-1950) Tom McCreath (SH 1944-1947) William Carnegie (Ca 1950-1955) Thomas Darling (Ca 1932-1937) (Deceased) Fathers Andrew Getley (Gl 1979-1984) Andros Symeonides (Gl 1992-1996) Ben Pei (Ar-Ki 1980-1984) Bruce Dingwall (SH 1973-1978) Charlie Maclean-Bristol (SH 1980-1985) David Henderson (Ar 1977-1982) Eric Young (Ar 1969-1974) Gordon MacLeod (Ar-Mo 1978-1983) Hugh Bruce-Watt (Gl 1972-1976) Jeremy Welch (SH 1974-1979) Jonathan Norrie (JS, Gl 1981-1989) Malcolm Scott (SH 1977-1982)

Michael Wood (SH 1977-1982) Murdo Maclean (Ki 1992-1996) Nick Roberts (Ar 1974-1979) Peter Sutton (SH 1979-1984) Robin Sperling (Gl 1977-1981) Roger Grant (Mo 1964-1969) Ross Leckie (Gl 1971-1975) Scott Gordon (SH 1982-1984) Stuart Buchanan-Smith (JS, Mo 1976-1984) Tom Usher (JS, Gl 1979-1986) Willy Inglis (Ki 1980-1985) Charles Letts (Ki 1978-1983) (Deceased) Hamish Newlands (Ki 1979-1984) (Deceased) Mothers Amanda Mair (CW 1985-1989) Mairi Mickel (CW 1986-1990) Amanda Forsyth (née Baker) (Ar 1982-1984) Annabel Newlands (née McQuillan) (Ar 1978-1979) Caroline Lindsay (née Donaldson) (CE 1988-1990) Clare Martin (née Cockburn) (Da 1985-1987) Cordelia Pilz (née Harrison) (Ar 1982-1984) Elaine Halligan (née Little) (Ar 1982-1984) Emma Schneider (née Forbes) (Ar 1982-1982) Fiona Banatvala (née Davidson)(Da-SH 1984-1986) Fiona Pollock (née Vaughan) (Ar 1983-1984) Jo Prosser (Ar 1983-1983) Leesa Tulloch (Ar 1983-1988) Lorna Duff (née Bennett) (Ar 1988-1993) Louisa McEwan (née Greatrex) (Ar 1983-1984) Sarah Law (née Telfer) (Ar 1981-1983) Seonaid Macpherson-Raffell (née Macpherson) (Ar 1982-1986)

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OF EVENTS

Central Scotland The Central Scotland Lunch Club have continued to have multiple enjoyable and fruitful gatherings throughout 2016-2017. The Central Scotland Lunches began back in the early eighties when a couple of OFs from different parts of the country had to meet for professional reasons. However, being OFs, after business there was always time for some social interaction (a wee sensation or three and a bite to eat). The profit made from the cost of the lunch is returned to the College once a year to help support a pupil centred activity. Over the years, we have helped to support Sporting, Musical and Cultural Tours as well as helping to buy a new electric piano for Dalmeny house, requested by the Girls themselves. We now usually hold six or seven lunches a year and meet at The Star & Garter Hotel in Linlithgow. We are presently updating our mailing list so that we can ensure OF’s interested in attending the lunches are kept in the loop. Sandy Park (Ki 1965-1970) Edinburgh

The ninth Edinburgh Old Fettesian Lunch was held on 19th May at the Royal Scots Club but this time we were delighted to welcome as our guests the Headmaster Michael Spens and his wife Debbie. This resulted in a record attendance of 44 OFs old and new, and the normal venue, the Douglas room, changed to the Hepburn suite, which

Front L-R: Rory Hardie (Ca 2012-2014), Alasdair Grassie (Gl 2008-2014), Peter Lee (2008-2014), Jerome Lam (Moredun 2009-2014), Ben Thornton (Ca 2010-2012), Orlando Pritchard Barrett (From Glenalmond). Back L-R: Lewis Rasmusen (2009-2014), Ele Robertson (CW 2009-2014), Emma Weston (Ar 2009-2014), Hector McMicking (Gl 20092014), Jamie Eedle (2004-2012), Rory Martin (2010-2014), Ruaraidh Gale (2009-2014)

was larger and, as it had its own bar, was very convenient. Ian MacIntyre (Ca 1953-1958) welcomed the assembled company and asked Peter Sutton (SH 1979-1984), who has recently been inducted as the new minister of St Cuthbert’s, Princes Street, to say grace. Peter used as his theme for this valedictory grace the letter F for Fettes and later presented a copy to the Headmaster. An excellent lunch was served by the Club staff and before coffee Alastair Salvesen (Mo 1954-60) gave a succinct résume of Michael Spens’ achievements during his time at the helm of our school and very impressive they were. The Headmaster then replied and said how much he and Debbie had enjoyed their time at Fettes but felt that after 19 years it was time to move on. Ian MacIntyre thanked them for

attending the lunch and wished them all good fortune for the future. Peter Lee (Ca 2008-2014) has made a remarkable recovery following his life changing accident whilst on holiday with his Fettes friends in the summer of 2014. We were delighted to hear that Peter came out of rehabilitation in Portugal at the end of May 2017 and was finally able to travel home to South Korea. He managed several days in Edinburgh on his journey. OFs pictured here were delighted to enjoy dinner with Peter. This quote came with the photo which needs no further explanation. ‘It was the most incredible evening. Peter is such an amazing person. We are all so proud’. Whilst back in Edinburgh, Peter also spent time in Carrington with the Housemaster James Weatherby and his family and the Headmaster.

Eurozone Norval Gough kindly hosted the 2016 Eurozone Weekend in Basel the weekend of 16th September. In attendance were: Ralph Shabetai (Ki 1946-49), Sandy Orttewell (Ca 195459) and Elaine Orttewell, Douglas Bruce (Ca 1955-60) and Marie-Claude Bruce, Gavin Peebles (CW 1956-60), Norval Gough (Ar 1976-80) and Jenny Gough. This year’s Eurozone weekend will be hosted by John Murphy (Ki 1963-1967) on Lake Como, from 15th17th September 2017. One whole villa has been booked out by OFs already! If you would like details, please email OFA@fettes.com. Glasgow A small group of OFs gathered once again on 19th February at Rogano’s in Glasgow to enjoy a fine lunch amid fine company, alongside Glasgow Regional Co-ordinator and President of the OFA, Andrew Pickles (Ca 1962-1967). Hong Kong/Singapore In March, the Headmaster, Debbie and Nicola Pickavance, Director of Development, travelled to Asia where they hosted three events to which all OFs in the region were invited. The first was a Drinks Reception in Singapore where some 30 guests comprising OFs, parents and prospective parents gathered together on the rooftop terrace of The British Club. This was attended by the OFA Regional Secretary for Singapore, Rosie Thompson (née Leckie) (SH 1984-1986). Then, a couple

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of days later, 60 guests including many OFs attended a Drinks Reception at The China Club in Hong Kong. Both events were an opportunity for those gathered to hear an update on recent developments at Fettes from the Headmaster and, of course, this being his and Debbie’s last trip to Asia for Fettes, to say farewell to them. Both events were wonderful gatherings with happy Fettes memories being shared across the generations. Finally, on their last day in Hong Kong, the Headmaster, Debbie and Nicola hosted a Business Breakfast for the Fettes Community at law firm Minter Ellison. This venue was kindly provided by current parent Fred Kinmonth and allowed some 25 members of our community to gather for business networking purposes. All in all the trip was a great success! On 7-9th April, Victor Tsien, Alex Potter, William Leung and Kwong Yu Lam had an Old Fettesian Reunion in Hong Kong, keen to attend the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens matches together. They all fondly recall life in Carrington together from 1985-1989.

L-R: Kwong Yu Lam (Ca 1985-1989), William Leung (Ca 1985-1989), Alex Potter (Ca 1985-1989), Victor Tsien (Ca 1985-1989)

The Headmaster and Debbie Spens with Hong Kong-based OFs

Ireland The fourth and final All Ireland OFA Burns Supper was held, as in previous years, at the Ulster Reform Club on February 10th 2017. We were particularly pleased to welcome our President, Andrew Pickles Esq, who had undertaken an arduous, yet thankfully uneventful, journey by ferry from Cairnryan to join us in Belfast. Once again the all-Ireland dimension was happily reflected by the good number of OFs and their guests who had travelled up from the South for the event: most notably the Baxter Brothers (Warren (Mo 1981-1986), David (Mo 1983-1988), Max (JS, Mo 1984-1992)) and Mr and Mrs Michael Shiell (Gl 1962-1967) all of whom have supported this event from its inception. It would be remiss not to mention thanks to Mia Johnston (Da 2012-2014) for raising at least half of the party from the u25 group some of whom were OFs form beyond these shores. We were delighted to see the return of Zach Cunningham-White (Ki 2009-2014) who came back to Belfast again this year despite last year’s incessant and somewhat inane questioning: “which Cunningham are you: Co. Antrim or Co. Down?”. We must also give special mention to Oscar Chan (Mo 20102014) whose Fettes suit was a sartorial joy to behold. I mentioned that this was the final All Ireland Burns Supper and must explain that this is due to the fact that I have been asked to address the haggis at the Ulster Reform Club’s own Burns Supper and I am afraid that Singapore: Nicola Pickavance (2015-Present) and Rosie Thompson (SH 1984-1986)

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I do not have the constitution, despite rigorous training over the last 25 years (a reliable source of vexation for John Foot (CE 1963-1967; Staff 1977-2010) in the Glencorse years), to take on two such events in close succession. However I am pleased to advise that the plan is to replace this event with a drinks party in the Spring of 2018. Is there such a thing as a Fettes Martini? Jason A. Johnston (Gl 1988-1993) London James Macpherson (Gl 1997-2002) once again kindly organised the London Old Fettesian Drinks Party, held at Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St James’s on 17th May. London-based OFs were treated to a private viewing of Visions of the Scottish West Coast by Jolomo

(Dr John Lowrie Morrison OBE), while bubbles were generously provided by Nyetimber’s Hannah Heerema (Ar 1999-2002). OFs from a wide spread of years attended, coming in from the rain to share stories and make new and renewed connections. A good time was had by all. We hope that at the next drinks party an even larger group can journey on to the Golden Lion Pub around the corner – rain be damned. London Carol Service On 15th December 2016 the third OFA Carol Service was held in London at St Michael’s, Chester Square. Over 250 OFs, family and friends joined for a special service led by Revd Ashley Null (Chaplain 1994-1995) and addressed by Revd Robin Weekes (Jnr, Mo 19831991). David Thomas (Director of Music 1993-1998) brilliantly coached and led a choir made up of 20+ ex-Chapel Choir members. After the service friendships old and new were developed over mulled wine and mince pies. A retiring offering was collected for the FetLor Youth Club in Edinburgh,

founded 85 years ago by members of Fettes College and Loretto School. Many thanks to the Headmaster and to Debbie Spens for being involved in their last OFA Carol Service as staff of the College. We are delighted to announce the OFA London Carol Service will be happening again on the 13th of December 2017 at 7pm at St Michael’s, Chester Square. The speaker will be Revd Bob Marsden (Staff 1995-1999). Do contact David Simpson (Mo 20012006) if you would like to be involved in any capacity (davidmoodysimpson@ icloud.com). New York The annual gathering of OFs in the USA took place at a Dinner in the Yale Club in New York on 28th April 2017, thanks to the efforts of Davidson Gordon (Gl 1957-1962), the OFA’s Regional Secretary in the area. Some 40 guests gathered for a very pleasant dinner, which was also attended by Michael and Debbie Spens and Nicola Pickavance from Fettes. Guests included several Trustees from Fettes US-based charity, The Friends of Fettes Inc (FFC Inc), who do a tremendous job supporting fundraising and assisting with the Fettes Career Partnership Programme in the US. Their President, Graham Cole (Ca 1961-1962), stood down at the FFC Inc. AGM that same afternoon, so this Dinner was a wonderful opportunity for the Headmaster to present him with an engraved Quaich and thank him for his loyal service to Fettes. In return, Graham took the opportunity to express his gratitude to Michael and Debbie Spens for their loyal service to Fettes. He also wished his successor as President, Jones Pharr (Ca 1995-1996) very well. This year we were also honoured to welcome Hope Sim, the widow of Ian Sim (Ca 1956-1960). Ian served on the FFC Inc Board from 2011 and sadly passed away in October 2016. North East England As ever there was a wonderful turn out at the North East Dinner in Newcastle, which was held on 13th January at the

Northumberland Golf Club. Colin Smith (Gl 1974-1979), hosted the Dinner, which was once again kindly organised by OFA Regional Secretary Henry Cave (SH 1980-1984). This year the North East Branch of the OFA welcomed the Headmaster and his wife Debbie as their special guests to bid them farewell and they were joined by former Headmaster, Malcolm Thyne (Staff 1988-1998). There was a fantastic turn out with almost 60 OFs present on the night. Those gathered heard from their host Colin, former Head of School Steve Baker (Gl 1979-1987) and from the Headmaster who reminisced about many happy evenings over the years spent with OFs in the North East. North West England The North West Old Fettesian dinner was held again this year at The Swan with Two Nicks on 24th February. We were delighted to welcome the Headmaster and Debbie Spens along with Nicola Pickavance (Staff 2015-Present) and the President of the OFA Andrew Pickles (Ca 1962-1967). The Haggis was notably addressed by Allan Paterson (SH 1975-1979) before Chris Faux (Gl 1953-1958) updated us on the sad death in mid November of Ken Bett (CE 1947-1952), who for years has addressed the Haggis in his own unforgettable manner. We all remember him with very fond memories and will miss him in the future. The Headmaster gave us a review of his time at Fettes. We all wish him and Debbie every happiness and good fortune for their future, whatever that may be. Malcolm Currie (Gl 1960-1966) was, as usual, the very first to reply to the invitation and we were delighted to welcome Alexander (Gl 20042006) and Jennifer Oldroyd for their first NWOFA Dinner. Chris Eddleston (CW 1964-1968) and his wife, Gill, flew back from holiday especially to be with us. Euan McMaster (Ki 1961-1965) and Eddie made their annual trip up from London. There were, this year 28 attendees and we hope that more may swell our numbers next year on 23rd February 2018. Norman Rowbotham (Ca 1963-1968)

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Northern Isles lunch. L-R: Alastair Skene (CE 1966-1970), Muriel Leith, Barbara Graham (Gl 1975-1977), John Leith (Gl 1949-1951), Sandra Leslie, George Leslie (Ca 1949-1952)

Northern Isles Lunch The third Northern Isles OFA lunch, hosted by Northern Isles Regional Co-ordinator Barbara Graham (Gl 1975-1977) on 29th May went very well. A party of six met at the Kirkwall Hotel for a most enjoyable lunch. One of the party, Alastair Skene (CE 19661970), had taught physics at Kirkwall Grammar School to Barbara’s son and to the children of George Leslie (Ca 1949-1952) and his wife Sandra, so they were more accustomed to seeing him at parent – teacher evenings! It was interesting to hear what it was like to be at Fettes when the first girls arrived, and at the same time as Tony Blair (Ki, Ar 1966-1971). John Leith (Gl 19491951) and George Leslie had been close friends from the age of 12 at Fettes, are now in their 80s, and enjoyed a laugh about some of the things they used to get up to. Special mention must go to John and Muriel Leith who travelled north from Aberdeen specially to attend the lunch. South Africa (Gauteng) The 2017 Gauteng OF Reunion was held on March 11th at the home of Hitesh Desai (SH 1976-1981) and his wife, Sonia, in Dainfern Golf Estate, north of Johannesburg, on a beautiful sunny day on Saturday 11th March.The reunion was attended by: Don Elliot (Ca 1966-1971) and wife, Kathy; Stephen P Fish (SH 1980-1981) and wife, Maria; Margaret Fish, mother of Stephen;

Gauteng OF Reunion

Colin G Macdonald (CW 1948-1953 & Staff); Mike North (CW 1946-1950) and wife, Cilla; Fleur Rollason (Gap year tutor 2005) and partner, Nick and finally, outgoing Regional Co-ordinator John Rollason (CW 1962-1966) Sonia continued the tradition of us enjoying themed meals and had prepared a middle Eastern menu. Our senior OF, Mike North, kindly delivered the Fettes Grace.At our last reunion chez Desai the heavens opened whilst we were still enjoying our lunch, but on this occasion the weather was perfect and all thoroughly enjoyed the Desai hospitality.John states: “I have been Gauteng Hon Sec for more years than I care to remember, so I was grateful that after an excellent lunch Stephen Fish kindly offered to take over this role, a move that was heartily seconded and approved by all present.” John Rollason (CW 1962-1966)

Yorkshire

Yorkshire Immediately prior to taking over the mantle of Yorkshire Regional Secretary from Hamish Patrick (Ki 1980-1985), Dariel Pitt (née Brown) kindly hosted this year’s black-tie dinner in Harrogate at The West Park Hotel on 31st March 2017. A great time was had by all, with an intimate dinner enabling fantastic conversation. In attendance were, from left to right; Nick Duxbury (Ki 19781983), Rob Shepherd (Mo 1978-1982), Dariel Pitt, Dominic Busby (Ca 19821986), Malcolm Scott (Gl 1973-1979), Simone Mallett (Ar 1981-1983), Freddie Fuller (Mo 2008-2012) and Andrew Pickles (Ca 1962-1967).

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OF NEWS

1930s Vice-Admiral Sir Roderick Macdonald (Gl 1935-1938): A cottage on Skye where Second World War veteran Vice Admiral Sir Roddy Macdonald retired to paint has officially opened as an artists’ residence by Wasps Studios, called The Admiral’s House. Sir Roddy’s former home near Portree has been restored since his death in 2001, with the addition of two extra studios in its grounds. The 79-year-old was described by Creative Scotland as one of the island’s “most remarkable characters”. His wide-ranging community involvement included as chieftain of the Skye Highland Games and president of the Skye Piping Society. The keen watercolourist retired from the Royal Navy in 1979 to paint at the cottage at Ollach, overlooking Raasay. Sir Roddy learned to paint at Fettes, and is said to have taken his brushes everywhere throughout his 40-year naval career. Early evidence of Sir Roddy’s skill came in highly-skilled line drawings and watercolours in his midshipman’s journal during the Second World War. 1940s Sir Robert Walmsley (Gl 1954-1958): 2016 passed with the usual crop of surprises: started 4th year as Chairman of the new benefits system, Universal Credit; arrival of 9th grandchild; and appointment of my eldest daughter as CEO of GlaxoSmithKline – a bigger job by far than any of mine. For 2017 I hope and expect that David Seager also (GL 1954-1958) and I can put various unsolicited medical interventions behind us and resume our frequent fishing jaunts in northern Scotland.

1950s Donald McNab (Ki 1946-1951): I stood down after 25 years from running my charity ‘Friends of Scottish Rugby’ and raising £1M. HRH Princess Royal spoke at my farewell dinner in the Caledonian Club. General John De Chastelain (CW 1950-1955): Since finishing in Ireland in 2011, and a brief involvement since then advising authorities in Colombia regarding their peace negotiations with the FARC, I am largely retired although still involved in giving speeches and on the boards of a number of pro bono organizations. Derek Ferguson (Mo 1952-1956) has retired from Kuwait and is now assisting in the new family venture, GlobalGrandparents, which is an innovative communication platform specifically designed for families separated by distance and time zones to keep in touch and to share updates, photos, videos and events. The business has been born out of personal experience of being a family dispersed around the world, and, on a personal level, it has greatly improved the contact with his grandchildren in Sydney who are writing almost daily updates on his Family Activity Page, which is wonderful. No more navigating different sites – everything is in the one place, stored safely to be shared and treasured – a family history in the making. Further details can be found at www.globalgrandparents.com, which includes his contact details. Frank Evans (CE 1954-1959): I married my fiancée Lyn in 1963 and we had over 53 wonderful years together, but sadly she died in February this year. It seemed the best approach for me was to be as active and outgoing as I could, so what better than to go back to rowing! When I got to Cambridge after leaving Fettes and stood on a bridge

over the river, I really felt I wanted to row though I had never done so before. I was strongly advised that this was incompatible with a science degree, however three years later when I left I did have a degree in physics, a fiancée and a trophy oar – Fitzwilliam House 1st May Boat 1961. The boats are different now, Cornish Gigs instead of an Eight, but the feeling is the same (and I’m much the same weight). Too old at 76? Well no, I keep up well and one of the active members is 92. Life after Fettes? Definitely, but I can see its legacy in all this. 1960s Douglas Bruce (Ca 1955-1960): Following his second recital at Princeton University as part of his 11th tour of the US, Douglas continues his prolific touring schedule as an organist, with recitals in Germany, Ukraine and Poland. Richard Thorpe (CW 19561961): I have after four years recently completed the editing of Kenneth Rose Journals, 1944-2014. Weidenfeld and Nicolson are going to publish the book – a volume of about 100 pages – in April 2018. The title is Who’s In, Who’s Out: The Journals of Kenneth Rose, 1944-2014. Stuart Murray (Mo 1961-1966): Calling all O.F. golfers in the south east. Please get in touch. stuart.murray@ murraywise.com Ed Todd (Gl 1961-1966): I “retired” from the position of Director of USA Rugby Referee Department in 2014, but remain on contract. I spend most my time on Discipline and Appeals, a role that has spread to World Rugby for whom I’ve been the Delegated Disciplinary Officer at the HSBC Sevens for both the men and women the last two years, as well as last year’s historic test match between New Zealand and Ireland in Soldier Field. I’ve also been

Match Commissioner for a number of test matches over the last two years. Not bad for a 2nd XVer. Michael Gascoigne (Ki 1962-1967): I can reveal, some 49 years on, that, in the left-hand photo on page 102

of A Keen Wind Blows, the right-hand bridesmaid is me, aged just 14. It was the Kimmerghame House Play which was put on in the Spring term of 1963 (the photo’s text is incorrect in that respect). John Lang (Ca 1962-1967): I have just completed a three week adventure in Namibia, which included seven days under canvas on the Skeleton Coast and in the Red Desert, supporting about 100 ultra-marathoners who were competing in a 250km race. Duties included rising every morning at 4.30am in order to set up and man the various checkpoints. Temperatures reached 45 degrees C in the desert and about 20% of the contestants dropped out of the race. En route to Namibia, I stopped off in Johannesburg for two nights and enjoyed a dinner reunion with John Rollason (CW 1962-1966), who used to be the OFA’s Regional Secretary for the Gauteng region of South Africa.

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Doug Chalmers (Gl 1964-1969): A memory: I was Captain of cricket in the year that the famous Glencorse fire occurred and at the time was playing "at home" under the guidance of David Pighills (Staff 1960-1975). Being a resident of Glencorse I hurried back to house during the tea break in the Pavilion to see my dormitory etc going up in smoke. I reported back to the Pavilion and advised David Pighills (Staff 19601975) of the news to be told not to worry about it and that if I continued with my in swinging bowling then we had a good chance of winning the game! After the game I joined the rest of the Glencorse contingent who were making their way to Arniston as this had almost been completed (but had no contents or any other furnishings) and by the evening it had become our “new home”. There were mattresses on the floor (no beds) and as I was still in cricket whites (having lost all other belongings and clothing in the fire). There was a large cardboard box in the foyer where all other pupils could "donate" spare clothes to the Glencorse men! 1970s Jack Cowdy (Mo 1967-1970): This is the 50th anniversary of the four OFs (pictured) arrival at Fettes. I arrived January 1967, Chris Brown (Mo 19671971) arrived summer term 1967 and Willy (Mo 1967-1970) and George Morgan (Mo 1967-1970), ‘the Morgan twins’ arrived September 1967.

L-R: Chris Brown, Ann Peebles (a friend and pupil at St George’s while we were at Fettes), Jack Cowdy, George Morgan, Willy Morgan The photo commemorates our own reunion on 13th April 2017. Willy, George and I have met up from time to time over the years but this is the first time

that Chris Brown has been with us all since 1970. I live near London as does Chris Brown. Willy Morgan currently lives in Acapulco, Mexico and George lives in Bangkok, Thailand so this reunion was not easy to coordinate! Dr Antony Wong (Ca 1974-1979): Antony is married with two daughters, and is a dental surgeon at BUPA in London. Colin Grassie (Mo 1974-1979): The Scottish Rugby Board unanimously voted Colin as its new Chairman, taking over from Sir Moir Lockhead OBE with effect from 1 January 2017. Colin joined the Scottish Rugby Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director in July 2012 having been UK CEO and a member of the Group Executive Committee at Deutsche Bank. He was re-appointed to the Scottish Rugby Board in July 2015 and will take on the role of Chairman for a 3-year period commencing in January 2017. Scottish Rugby CEO Mark Dodson said: “In Colin we are fortunate to have another highly experienced business leader to help us deliver on our strategic plans to secure the game for the future and I am looking forward to working closely with him in the coming years.” Alastair Reid (Mo 1970-1975): I continue to serve as Headmaster at Ballard School, New Milton, Hampshire. My wife, Rosalyn, was a Latin teacher at a neighbouring Prep School and recently successfully helped prepare a pupil for entrance to Fettes. Our three children are all married and we have a three year old grandson. Recently I turned 60 and had a surprise party at Ballard with friends and family over several generations attending – including Dr Peter Coshan (Staff 19722005) who started his teaching at Fettes when I was there as a ‘new man’. Andrew Lownie (Mo 1974-1979) is a literary agent, broadcaster and writer. He is a trustee of the Campaign for Freedom of Information and President of the Biographers Club. He has just held a visiting fellowship at Churchill College, Cambridge and been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His most recent

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book Stalin’s Englishman: The Lives of Guy Burgess won the St Ermin’s Hotel Intelligence Book of the Year and has been published worldwide. It is currently being made into both a BBC documentary and a film. He is now writing a joint life of Dickie and Edwina Mountbatten. 1980s Lindsay Buchan (Gl 1976-1981): was listed by Country Life in their “Secret Diary” feature as one of only four Scottish Architects in their top 100 Architects, Builders and Interior and landscape Designers in Britain. Andrew Macdonell (SH 1979-1984) is settled in East London, South Africa; where he lives with his wife, Claude, and two teenage daughters. He continues to work as a Consulting Engineer in the Rural Water Supply sector. He is an active member of the local Caledonian Society and, for 2016-17, was elected Provincial Chieftain of all the Caledonian Societies in the Cape Province. 1990s Grace Tam (CE 1988-1992): obtained her PhD in Psychology in 2016 from Northcentral University in the USA. Adam Gordon (Ki 1988-1992): My wife and I had our second child on January 28th; a girl called Òran Lesley Jean Gordon. I acquired Social Media Search, the company I founded in 2009, from my joint-venture partner Norman Broadbent plc on December 30th and have also launched Candidate.ID, the world’s first talent pipeline software platform. I celebrated my 40th birthday with a party at Pollokshields Burgh Hall on 9th March. Sarah Chambers (née McCaig) (Ar 1991-1994), Piers MacLeod (Gl 1988-1995), Gordon MacFarlane (Ki 1988-1993), Helen McCallin (Ar 19901995), Charlie Keenan (Gl 1990-1995), Kay Bennett (Ar 1990-1995), Sam Paton (Mo 1987-1992), Mark Henderson (Mo 1988-1995). Also present Catherine Gordon (Inv 1991-1992). Emma Vandore (CE 1991-1993) and Paul Kanabahita welcomed a daughter, Grace Hilary, on 12th December 2015. She is a happy, smiley, laughing little girl who likes singing, dancing,

The Fettes contingent at Adam Gordon’s 40th banging things, splashing, reading and scribbling. 2000s Debbie Gore (CW 1992-2000) married Brian Stephen O’Connell on 25th February 2017 at Le Talbooth in Dedham, Suffolk. They were surrounded by family and friends, and enjoyed a Scottish Ceilidh. Otto Bell (Ki 1996-2000): After a career in advertising, this year saw the release of The Eagle Huntress, a Kazakh-language documentary produced and directed by Otto, about a young Mongolian girl attempting to become the first female eagle hunter to compete in the eagle festival at Ulgii. Narrated and executive produced by Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley and with a soundtrack featuring singersongwriter Sia, the film was shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature and was a BAFTA Award nominee. Dr Neil Mackenzie (1993-2001): Following his tragic death in a climbing accident in 2015, Neil’s family have set up The Neil Mackenzie Trust, which gives grants to residents in Scotland for outdoor skills training, and for expeditions and challenging adventures to people who would otherwise not be able to afford them. The Bell’s Bothy Challenge is a year-long, worldwide event and the

main fundraising event of 2017. It is a “positive challenge” for anyone who wants to test themselves, improve the environment, meet and make friends, raise money for the Trust, and help to publicise the Trust by encouraging donations and posting on the blog. Although the main event took place at Camasunary in early May and early July, anyone can participate, anywhere in the world, at any time during the year. The first participants, two great friends of Neil’s, Lewis (Gl 1998-2002) and Jorg Luyken (Gl 1997-2003), canoed down part of the Murray River, in Australia in January. Their trip report can be seen in the Blog section of the Trust website. theneilmackenzietrust.wordpress.com Amie Routledge (Ar 1994-2002): After leaving Fettes, Amie studied Architecture at Newcastle University and went on to work for some of Edinburgh’s leading commercial practices before fully qualifying in 2013. Yearning a change in creative and professional scenery, she then enrolled in the HND Garden Design programme at SRUC Edinburgh, graduating with a distinction and setting up AJR Greenspace in 2016. Drawing from her architectural background, she offers over a decade of design experience, a keen eye for detail and, above all, a passion for rejuvenating landscapes. Amie has just returned from RHS Chelsea where the nursery

was awarded its fifth consecutive gold medal. Plants have become a major passion in Amie’s life and she wholeheartedly believes in the positive effect of green spaces, regardless of scale, in the hustle and bustle of our busy everyday lives. Should you wish to contact Amie, please do so using amie@ ajrgreenspace.com or visit her website www.ajrgreenspace.com Chris Park (Ki 1996-2002) and Christine Harris became parents to Eleanor Maria on 31st May 2016. Lynsey Balfour (née MacDonald CE 1995-2003): Lynsey got married on Saturday 8th April to Michael Balfour. They had a wonderful day and the weather was stunning. She felt fortunate to have so many of her Fettesian friends celebrating with her, who after 14 years are still her dearest friends. All four bridesmaids were OFs: Charlotte Douglas (CW 1999-2003), Olivia Hunter (CE 1997-2003), Catriona Gamble (CW 1998- 2003) and Muriel Taylor (née Macpherson) (CE 19962003). They had an OF mini pipe band, one drummer and three pipers – Pipe Band: Edward Young (Ki 1998-2003) and the Red Hot Fettes Pipers; James Bartolo (Gl 1998-2003), Chris Medlock (Ca 1998- 2003) and Hamish Irvine Robertson (Gl 1997-2003). Bell Ringers; Jamie MacKenzie (Ca 1996-2003) and Alexander Cadzow (Ca 1996-2003). Oliver Lang (Ca 1999-2004): I graduated from Bath University in 2009 with a Masters degree in Civil & Architectural Engineering and returned to Hong Kong (where I was born) to work. I obtained my MICE (Civil Engineering Chartership) in record time (minimum working time before sitting the review is three years, I did it in three years and six days and passed first time), and worked for a further year, unsatisfied. It was a real struggle to imagine myself in a job that didn’t have decent financial prospects and perhaps a respected/successful title, but after a lot of internal conflict, I quit my job, travelled a little and spent one of the

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Lynsey Balfour (nee MacDonald CE 1995-2003) wedding: The photo from top to bottom: Jamie MacDonald (Gl 1995-2001); Ben Pentland (Gl 2001-2003); Oliver Cotterell (Gl 19962003); Alexander Cadzow (Ca 1996-2003); James Bartolo (Gl 1998-2003); Sondra Baxter (née Sheriff) (CW 1996-2003); Edward Young (Ki 1998-2003); Chris Medlock (Ca 19982003); Dominique Adams (CE 2000-2003); Francesca Macintosh-Walker (née Walford) (Ar 1997-2003); Natasha Edwards (née Dempsey) (Ar 1999-2003); Olivia Hunter (CE 19972003); Charlotte Douglas (CW 1999-2003); Lynsey Balfour (née MacDonald) (CE 19952003); Muriel Taylor (née Macpherson) (CE 1996-2003); Daniela Quillet (née Pickup) (CE 1999-2001); Helen Rollo (Ar 1999-2003); Catriona Gamble (CW 1998- 2003); Kirsten Robertson (née Waddell CE 2002-2003); Jamie MacKenzie (Ca 1996-2003); Hamish Irvine Robertson (Gl 1997-2003); Thomas Ogilvy (Ki 1996-2003); Frank Gamble (CW 1966-1970) (missing from the photo) best years of my life in New Zealand on an intense 1-year course to obtain my Diploma in Outdoor Education. I never thought in a million years that I would want to ‘teach’ but when I saw the profound impact these adventures had on kids and adults alike, I was moved and pursued a career in the outdoors. The pay is much less, the hours are longer but I am by far a happier person and I feel like I am doing something impactful – both to people’s lives and to the environment by exposing clients to our beautiful outdoors and the tremendously detrimental impact we currently have on it. These courses are far more than fun outdoor pursuits – they force the clients to look up from their devices, learn how to interact with their peers and create a connection with each other and everything around them. Dennis Ho (Gl 2000-2004) got married to Doris Cheng on 12 November 2016 at the Airport World Trade Centre

Club in Hong Kong, with Andy Ng (Ki 2000-2004) officiating as the best man. In attendance were Kate Chan (CE 2000-2004) and Andy’s wife Phoebe. Richard Yardley (Ki 2003-2005): married Miss Lucy Pearsall 0n 9th July 2016. Arran Black (Mo 2000-2007): After leaving Fettes some ten years back, my partner and I opened our first children’s nursery in Barnton (Edinburgh) last year. We are seven months in, and just got shortlisted for the NDNA’s Nursery of the Year award (one of three in Scotland and the only one in Edinburgh). I believe

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we even have a Fettes staff member on the waiting list. www.flyingcoloursnursery.co.uk Blair Bonar-Campbell (Mo 20032008) became a father to identical twins Giorgia and Emilia on the 6th March 2017.

their children, and the Editors of the Guide are rigorous and discerning in their research of individual schools. Winning this award is a powerful testament to the qualities of the pupils and the staff, and to all members of the wider Fettes community.

2010s Michael Brideoake Gray (Mo 20032010) was commissioned from Sandhurst in August last year into The Royal Regiment of Scotland, and is now a 2nd Lt. with the Black Watch, which is the 3rd Batt. Of the R.R.of S. Stuart Pringle (Mo 2007-2012) got an MEng (1st Class Hons) at Northumbria University.

FetLor Building Completed FetLor Youth Club was established in 1924 in memory of the 387 young Officers of Fettes College and Loretto School who lost their lives in the First World War. It has served generations of Edinburgh’s young people since, adapting to their changing needs. Ten years ago FetLor launched an ambitious campaign to build a dedicated youth work hub for North Edinburgh’s young people. This marvellous new facility, opened towards the end of 2016, has now been completed and is serving the needs of hundreds of children every week. The FetLor Board are hugely grateful to those who have made this possible: the donors, including many OFs, who had faith to back their ambition, the professionals who worked with young people to create an inspirational space that will serve the community for generations and the many individuals who, in their own way, just made it happen. The young people themselves also played a part in raising funds for their Club and helped to raise the £2.6 million that was required to make this project happen. The Board is now working with a team of dedicated staff to build and run a youth work

News From The College Scottish Design Award Page\Park Architect’s recently completed project for Fettes College, the Spens Building, won a Scottish Design Award recently in the “Education Building” category: www.scottishdesignawards.com/ scottish-design-awards/scottish-designawards-2017#60006. Now in its 20th year, the Scottish Design Awards reward top architecture firms and design agencies for their contribution to the country’s historic and contemporary design culture. The awards are open to all Scottish companies and those outwith who have a Scottish client. The awards are exclusive to Scotland to celebrate the best design and architecture in the country.

programme that will deliver on its commitment to North Edinburgh. To read more about what is happening at FetLor today please visit their website: www.fetlor.org.uk Professor Sir Angus Deaton (Gl 1959-1964) On Sunday 11th June, Fettes College was honoured to welcome OF and Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Angus Deaton to Chapel and to open the Spens Building immediately afterwards. Professor Deaton is currently Professor of Economics and International Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. He was in Edinburgh for a few days with some of Princeton’s most generous donors who enjoyed a packed programme of events across the city including an event at St Giles Cathedral, featuring Fettes musicians. Professor Sir Angus addressed the School in Chapel speaking about the Nobel Prize, how it was awarded, his current work, his early life and some wonderful Fettes memories. He also spoke of his father’s ambition for him to attend Fettes and of how grateful he was to receive a Foundation Scholarship. He then officially opened the magnificent Spens Building for the students of Fettes College. The whole School assembled to watch Professor Sir Angus unveil a special carved stone to mark this momentous day.

FetLor www.photographyandfloorplans.co.uk Tatler Public School of the Year Award It was an exhilarating moment at the Tatler Schools Awards ceremony, which was held at the London Landmark Hotel on Thursday 8th September, when Fettes College was announced as the winner of the Tatler Award for the Public School of the Year 2016. Everyone at Fettes College is delighted and honoured that the school has received this highly coveted accolade. The Tatler Schools Guide has become the definitive reference for those seeking information and guidance about potential schools for

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SADLY DEPARTED

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to those family members, colleagues and friends who have notified us of the deaths of the Old Fettesians listed in this edition of the Newsletter. This list includes news of Old Fettesian deaths we have been made aware of this year up until mid-June 2017. If you know of any omissions, please do let us know by emailing OFA@fettes.com or by telephoning 0131 311 6741. Throughout the year, when we are notified of the death of an Old Fettesian we update our website, viewable at www.fettescommunity.com/#sadlydeparted.

1940s Alexander Colquhoun “Sandy” Grant OBE (Ca 1940-1944) born 4th October 1926 in Rangoon where his father worked; Died 16th March 2017 in Kirriemuir. Younger brother of the late Jim Grant (Ca 1938-1942). He attended St Mary’s School in Melrose before coming to Fettes College. While studying Law at Edinburgh University he was active in amateur dramatics. On retiring from Nigeria, he settled in Kirriemuir, taking an active role in communal, social and church life. He bought, did up and expanded Inverquharity Castle, living there until its sale, which was notably featured in the documentary film Keys To The Castle, for which director Darren Hercher won a Scottish BAFTA. Neil Herbert (Ki 1940-1944) passed away on 17th February 2017. On leaving Fettes College Neil was called up, serving with the Fleet Air Arm for two years before, on being demobbed, he went to the Heriot-Watt College to gain a Nat. Dipl. & A.H.W.C. in Mechanical Engineering training with I.C.I. and then Nobels Explosives Co. Mike McGeorge Mo (1941-1945) Regional Co-ordinator for Zimbabwe Mike McGeorge sadly passed away in April 2017 at the age of 89. Always proud of being an Old Fettesian, Mike was a key driver of many fantastic Old Fettesian gatherings. His family are coming to visit Fettes College in the summer, a trip that was to be part of a 90th birthday celebration for Mike, but

will now be a reflection on his life, but a celebration nonetheless. Alexander Hamish Philip Grant (Ca 1946-1948) passed away on 17th October 2016, on what was the 62nd anniversary of his marriage to Joyce. Son of D.W. (Mo 1909-1913), Hamish was in the shooting VIII, returning to Argentina running on his ranch in Vivorata, province of Buenos Aires. He was a stalwart of the OF community there. Major Peter Noel Thompson (CW 1945-1948) passed away in January 2017. One of the Newmen in Tom Goldie-Scot’s half of Schoolhouse in the East, but settling a year later as S.W. or College West, Peter spent a year doing the General Course in the VIth, was in the Naval Section and debated. On leaving he joined the Royal Marines serving in Malaya, Cyprus, Suez, Malay Peninsular and the Persian Gulf before retiring to London. Atholl Iain McCrostie (Gl 1944-1948) passed away on 29th September 2016, aged 86. Born 13th January 1930. Husband to Patricia, Father to Karen and Charles and Grandfather to Lauren and Bryony. A funeral service was held at Tunbridge Wells Cemetery Chapel on Thursday 13th October 2016. After graduating from Edinburgh University and completing his National Service, Mr McCrostie was admitted to membership of ICAS, the Scottish professional body of Chartered Accountants, on 26th March 1958.

After qualifying, he took a position with Thomson McLintock & Co, was later General Manager at Smith MacKenzie & Co Ltd, and prior to retirement was Financial Director at Gilman & Co Ltd (Inchcape). Keith Randolph Stephen-Evans (CW 1945-1949) passed away on 14th October 2016. A stalwart member of College West, Keith was in the Classical VIth and fully involved in many out of school activities – choir, chess, debating and natural history. He left to do his two years National Service with R.A.S.C. before training with the Roy. Insur. Co. Ltd to become a Claims Manager, retiring in 1988 to be a Director of The Abbeyfield Reading Society Ltd., and Church Treasurer. Jock Smith (Ca 1944-1949) President of OFA 1996-1998, died peacefully at home on Wednesday 13th July 2016. John was beloved and caring husband to Rion, a loving father to Mark, Andrew and Diana and loving grandfather to Jessica, Luke, Miranda, Venetia, Angus, William and Ollie. A service was held at Warriston Crematorium Lorimer Chapel, Edinburgh, on Tuesday 26th July. Jock was a member of the Law Society Council for 15 years, joining as the council representative for Stonehaven, Peterhead and Banff in the early 80s and serving as president 198788. He retired from Council in 1996. During Jock’s presidential year he steered the society and the profession

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through a period of immense change, including the introduction of the first ever advertising rules for Scottish solicitors, the establishment of the new Legal Aid Board in Scotland and the coming into force of the Financial Services Act 1986. Jock was instrumental in securing the best possible arrangements for Scottish solicitors in the new UK financial services regime. He was a very skillful negotiator and excellent ambassador on behalf of the profession. He held clear views as to how the profession had to adapt to the demands of modern business while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. 1950s Alexander Graham Cairns Smith (Ca 1945-1950) was born 24th November 1931, in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. Died, 26th August, 2016, in Uplawmoor, East Renfrewshire, aged 85. The ideas of Edinburgh-educated Scottish scientist Alexander Graham CairnsSmith about the origins of life and consciousness struck a chord with the popular imagination in the 1980s, and today are still being explored. The most striking among his propositions, the “clay hypothesis”, has been the subject of television programmes, books, and lectures around the world. This is the idea that the workings of complex structures such as DNA – “the building-block of life”, of which the molecular make-up was discovered in 1953 – may have been preceded by similar processes in minerals such as clay. The way that tiny crystals in clay, an inorganic substance, continually break and re-form as “daughter” crystals, he suggested, may have prefigured genetic activity, and their patterns may have been taken over by more complex organic molecules – the beginnings of life. His book Seven Clues to the Origin of Life (1985) caused controversy and inspired new thought. It has been translated into nine languages and sold more than 40,000 copies. Known to friends and family as Graham, CairnsSmith did his first degree, in chemistry, at Edinburgh University and completed

his PhD there before transferring, in the 1950s, to an academic career at the University of Glasgow. Glasgow University made him an Honorary Senior Research Fellow, and he was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Cairns-Smith was for the first 20 years of his university career also a noted artist, giving one-man exhibitions of his landscape and abstract works in watercolour and oils. When in 1972 Cairns-Smith decided to give up his art to concentrate on organic chemistry and molecular biology, his then art master, the figurative painter William Crosbie, is said to have reproached him: “A pity you chose science.” As Senior Lecturer and Reader in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow, Cairns-Smith became a much-loved teacher. His wife and two daughters, and his sister, Joan, and brother, Michael, survive him. Dr Bruce Moreton Henderson (Ki 19461951) passed away on 13th October, 2015 surrounded by his loving family, aged 81. Dr Henderson was born in Sao Paulo Brazil. He received his medical degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1958 and completed surgical residency training at the University of Alberta Hospital and Miami Valley Hospital. He followed this with a paediatric surgical fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He received his training in paediatric urology at Mass. General. Upon completion of his training, the lure of the gulf enticed Dr Henderson to make Corpus Christi and Driscoll Children’s Hospital his home. For almost 40 years, Dr Henderson provided surgical care to thousands of children with serious congenital abnormalities, traumatic injuries and acute surgical emergencies. He performed countless life-saving operations that made lasting differences in the lives of extremely premature infants, children and adolescents. For many of those years, Dr Henderson worked without a partner as the sole paediatric surgeon at Driscoll. During that time, he was selflessly committed to his patients and never refused to see a sick or injured

child, no matter the time of the day or ability to pay. Dr Henderson was indissolubly committed to the care of children and exemplified the very best of what the ethos of being a doctor is all about. Dr Henderson served as Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery in addition to many other leadership roles at Driscoll. He was a visionary, introducing new techniques and technology to reduce complications and improve recovery times which later became the standard of care in paediatric surgery. He continuously advocated for children and families to ensure that all children had the opportunity to lead productive lives. In 2003, the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) presented Dr Henderson with it esteemed Humanitarian Award in recognition for his many years of service to the children of South Texas. In his limited free time, Dr Henderson most enjoyed spending time with his family and sailing on his beloved boat The Jinty (seven different boats each named in honour of his wife). He is survived by his devoted and much loved wife of 57 years, Janette, sons Adrian (Mary), Chad and Craig (Jennifer), daughters Angela (Chris), Marina and Melanie (Rip) and 10 grandchildren, Andrew, Cameron, Aiden, Abarrane, Brady, Cormac, Kara, James, Chad and Anderson all of whom will miss him dearly. Alan Jackson (CW 1947-1952) passed away on the 7th February tragically followed a week later by his wife Jean. Alan was solid member of College West – House Prefect, Choir, Photographer and playing for the 2nd XV and 3rd XI. He was a Cadet (1st Class) in the R.A.F Section which led to his career with the RAF from 1959 -94, rising to Group Captain and being awarded the O.B.E. In retirement he was editor of Through the Green, the Brit. Golf Collectors Soc. Quarterly Journal. Ian B Purvis (Mo 1947-1952) passed away on 1st November 2016. Husband to Suzy, loving father of Jenny and Mark and grandfather. Moredun House

Prefect whilst at school, Ian was in the English VI and Sgt. I the CCF. On leaving he did his National Service with the Black Watch then as a Capt. R.A.S.C. (T.A.) from 54-62. He read Law at Southampton graduating in Law in 1959. He became a Barrister 60 and Sen. Leg. Adv. & Gen. Counsel, Age Concern England. Kenneth Bett (CE 1947-1952) passed away on 17th November 2016. Kenneth is greatly missed by all those who knew him. He was a generous, kind gentleman who was much liked by those with whom he came in contact. Beloved husband of Margaret and father of Andrew, Alison and Alasdair. John Laurence Boyd (Gl 1948-1953) formerly of St. Andrews, passed away peacefully, at home in Devon, on 6th May, surrounded by his family, loving husband of Pat and father to Marion, James and Anne Louise, affectionate grandfather to Jessica, Tom, Josh and Jasmin, brother to Mary and the late Robert (Gl 1952-1955). A service of Thanksgiving was held in Chagford, Devon in December. Frank Olaf Steenberg (Mo 1950-1954) of Corbridge, Northumberland, passed away on 18th May, aged 80. Loving husband to Brigitta of more than 50 years and father to Axel, Catrina and Christian, affectionate grandfather to Jamie, Poppy, Ellen, Cara and Anayia, brother of the late Richard (Mo 19401943), uncle to Nicholas (Mo 19691973) and Julian (Mo 1978-1980). A service of Thanksgiving will be held in Corbridge, Northumberland, in June. Dr George Hartley de Goldthorp Hanson (CW 1950-1955) passed away on 2nd February 2017, one day short of his 80th birthday. When Hartley left Fettes he studied medicine at Kings College Newcastle which at that time was part of Durham University. After qualifying he worked for a time in the E.N.T. department of the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, before specialising in micro-biology becoming a Senior Registrar. He then moved to

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General Practice in Pelton, County Durham, from which he retired early following a myocardial infarction. During his time at university he played rugby with the Medicals RFU and was cox of both the University and county eights. He was Senior Medical Officer of the Tyne Division RNR and the Royal Marine Reserve, receiving the Territorial Decoration. He was also a keen Freemason belonging to several orders and being awarded a fifty year certificate. He was very widely read and possessed a phenomenal memory, taking delight in solving the Telegraph/ Times crosswords without filling in the answers He was unmarried and there are no known children. He was, however a respected Great Uncle to Bob Hanson’s (CW 1947-1953) five grandchildren. David Walker Shepherd (Gl 19531956) on 27th June 2015 aged 76. Our apologies go to David’s family for the delay in publishing this notice of his passing. This tribute was written a few months after David’s death by his sister, Anne Weatherhead, who at that time was back living in Kirriemuir where she and David were brought up. Since then, Anne and her husband, The Very Rev James Weatherhead CBE, a former moderator of the general assembly to the Church of Scotland, who was a governor of Fettes in the 1990’s, have moved to Edinburgh. Sadly James Weatherhead passed away in May 2017. David W. Shepherd died in June 2015 in British Columbia, having spent all his adult life in Canada. His leadership and management skills were recognised not only in the automobile dealerships he led, but also in the prominent part he played in the development of the sport of pickleball within Canada. Golf remained his main sporting interest, however, having been nurtured by his father on the attractive small course in Kirriemuir, during holidays from Lathallan and Fettes. His ready smile, gentle manner and pleasing personality remained with him throughout his life, making him a friend to many. He developed a very personal interest in international relations and will be sorely

missed by his wife Shirley, two sons and a daughter and by his sister Anne. Frans ten Bos (Gl 1951-1956), born April 21st 1937, died September 1st 2016, aged 79. Frans was an English-born rugby player of Dutch parentage who played for Scotland, winning 17 caps between 1959 and 1963. His family fled when the Nazis invaded in 1940. Frans’s pilot father, so the story goes, was on the Nazis’ “most wanted” list and he drove his family across France to Bordeaux, where they boarded a cocoa boat heading from West Africa to Britain. Young Frans was subsequently evacuated – alongside, as he recalled, a great many “wee Glaswegians” – to Argyllshire. Struck dumb by his experiences – not speaking a word of either Dutch or English – the three-year-old Frans was sitting with his mother and some friends having tea at the Rusacks hotel in St Andrews, overlooking the Old Course, when a Spitfire roared over the bay from the nearby Leuchars base. Frans, in broadest Glaswegian, cried: “There’s mah dah-dy!” His mother, horrified by the accent, quickly packed him off to prep school. He attended Lathallan Prep School, before moving on to Fettes College, then the strongest rugby school in Scotland, its First XV not losing a school match in five years. Frans was a dominant figure in that team, though its mastermind was the future Scotland and British Lions fly-half, Gordon Waddell. After National Service as a second lieutenant in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, he went to Oxford University, at a time when Oxford and Cambridge Blues still regularly featured in international teams while still undergraduates. It was no surprise when Scotland selected him for the Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham in 1959. He was one of three Fettesians in that Scotland XV, the others being Waddell and James Shackleton. The game ended in a draw 3-3. The broadcaster Bill McLaren told an anecdote about the powerful ten Bos, recalling that after a dinner in Paris, the night before a game against France,

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he and Hugh McLeod, the “Hawick hardman”, bumped into ten Bos. “Frans,” said McLeod, “ye think ye’re a guid forrit but really ye’re just a big lump of potted meat. If ah was half yer size, I’d pick up the first two Frenchmen that looked at me in the morn and ah’d chuck them right over the bloody stand.” Ten Bos tapped McLaren on the shoulder and said: “You know, I’d follow him anywhere.” Scotland won a rare away victory the next day. Ten Bos had a successful printing business in London and, after selling up, retired to Glen Prosen in Angus. There he enjoyed shooting, fishing and playing golf, and was re-acquainted with many of his old school rugby adversaries, some of them still bearing the scars to prove it. He is survived by his wife Teresa and his three daughters from his first marriage. John Malvern FRCSE FRCOG (CE 19511956) died peacefully on 5th February 2017, aged 79. Beloved husband of Katharine and father of Susan, Joanna and Jack. Leaving school in April 1956, John went south to London Hosp. Med. Coll. where he shone winning the Anatomy Prize, Captain of Squash gaining his B.Sc. (1st Cl. & Schol) in 1961. From then on the record is relentlessly upward – L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S. 63; M.B., B.S. 63; F.R.C.S.E. 68; F.R.C.O.G. 70, Council 77-98, Hon. Treas. 91-98; Cons.Obst. & Gyn. Surg; Queen Charlotte & Chelsea Hosp. 73-01 (Emeritus 02-); Hon Gyn Surg., King Edward V11 Hosp. for Officers (St. Agnes). As well as this his interests were wide – Wine Tasting, Adv. Cert. Wines & Spirits (Class1) 02; Cellarer R.C.O.G. 03; Travel; Arts; Clubs: Royal Society of Medicine; Worshipful Society of Apothecaries; Gynaecological visiting Society; Queen Charlottes Dining Club; Edwardian Club; Hurlingham Club; Rolls Royce and Jaguar owners Club. Roderick (Roddy) Forbes Jones (Mo 1953-1958) died on September 30th 2016, leaving his wife Sue and sons Alex and Nick. There was a celebration of Roddy’s life took place at Dunblane Cathedral, on Monday, October 10,

preceded by private committal at Falkirk Crematorium. After Fettes Roddy graduated B.Comm at McGill University and then qualified as a C.A in Edinburgh. Following a spell in South Africa he joined his father, Forbes Jones (Mo 192429) in the family iron-founding business, Jones&Campbell, in Grangemouth and spent the rest of his working life there. Sadly, his retiral coincided with the firm’s closure because it could not contend with heavily subsidised continental competition. Roddy was also a non-executive director of James Jones Ltd and Stella-Jones International, both timber business, the first in the UK and the second in Canada. Roddy was a fine and competitive golfer, always demonstrating the keen eye for a ball inherited form his father, who in his day had been a notable cricketer and played for Scotland in the 1930’s. As well as playing in Old Fettesian outings and matches, Roddy golfed at Brora, where he and Sue had a holiday house, and at Muirfield where he took part in a large number of Club matches during his retirement. Roddy and Sue also holidayed on Colonsay for many years enjoying the freedom of its countryside and beaches. Roddy was a gentleman in every sense, who is sadly missed by his extended family and many friends. Dr Norman (Nick) Keith Ian McIver, OBE (CW 1954-1959) died in hospital on 15th September 2016 aged 76. Born in 1940, Norman Keith Ian McIver (“Nick”) was the key UK diving physician during the early years of the North Sea oil industry. He pioneered clinical treatments, medical support for the offshore gas industry, and medical standards. He also worked as a GP for 28 years. In 1982 Nick became an early member and later fellow of the newly established Faculty of Occupational Medicine. He was diving medical consultant to the top UK, US, and Norwegian oil and construction companies and supported many diving projects in the Far and Middle East remotely from the UK. He was president of his local BMA division in

1990 and retired as the senior partner in Gorleston Medical Practice in 2000. He continued with consultancy work in occupational medicine until 2006. Much loved husband of Rita, father of Catherine (and Paul), Bruce (and Louise), Jonathan (and Audrey), grandpa of Tabatha, Josh and Fin. 1960s Allen Charles Tucker (CE 19561960) died on 4th July 2016 aged 73. Allen Charles Tucker CA who lived in Chang Mai, Thailand, died on 4th July 2016 aged 73. He was born on 18th July 1942 in Stokesley, educated at Fettes College, and was admitted to membership on 18th November 1969. After qualifying, Mr Tucker worked with Whinney Murray Ernst & Ernst in Spain and later Liberia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He subsequently moved to Lowe Bingham & Matthews in Hong Kong and Tapei before working in the tobacco industry in 1974 with Universal Leaf Tobacco. Mr Tucker remained in the industry for the rest of his career, holding financial director and managing director positions until his retirement in 2015 as consultant from Alliance One International based in Thailand. He is survived by his wife Kobkaew and son Edwin. Ian Mackenzie Sim (Ca 1956-1960) passed away on 30th October 2016 at his home surrounded by his wife Hope and his loving family. Ian was born on 14th August, 1942 in Queenstown, South Africa on a Royal Air Force Base and was the son of the late John and Margaret (McLean) Sim. Ian was a 1964 graduate of Amherst College and a US Army Veteran. He worked for Standard Oil in CT for many years. In addition to his wife Hope, Ian is survived by one son: Alistair Sim of Brooklyn, NY and two sisters: Ruth Morgan of Norwalk, CT and Pam Soper of Patagonia, AZ. The funeral was held in Westport, Connecticut, with Davidson Gordon (Gl 1957-1962), an OF and Friends of Fettes College Inc Trustee (FFC Inc.), attending to represent Fettes. He then served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970. In 1978, Ian started the Amherst Textile

Mills NYC. From 1990 until 2010, he was Director of Marketing for Standard Oil of Connecticut. He promoted rugby in the US at various functions and was one of the first graduates of Fettes to attend college in the United States. He was a FFC Inc. Trustee since 2011 and as such supported their engagement and fundraising efforts. In recent years, during his illness, he took more of a back seat but enjoyed receiving updates from FFC Inc President Graham Cole (Ca 1961-1962) on the telephone. John Swinburn Wilson (Mo 1958-1961) passed away on 13th August 2016 aged 71 years. Dearly beloved husband of Pattie, loving father of Guy, James and Alexandra, proud grandfather of Amelia, George, Rory, Annabel, Henry, Isobel and Jemima. Although John left from the Lower VI, he gained his Bigside Colours and was in the 4th XI. He studied Law to become a Solicitor and District Judge in Northumberland. James Alexander Smith (CW 19561961), elder brother of Richard (CW 1965-1969), passed away on 24th April 2017. A Foundation Scholar, Sandy was a House Prefect, took a major role in all musical activities and was Captain of Golf. He went up to Univ. Coll., Oxon to graduate in 1965 and obtained a Dip. Ed. a year later. With this, he joined his House Tutor, John Ingram (Staff 19561959), at Harrow for 22 years rising to be a Housemaster. On retiring he took up his pen to publish Athens under the Tyrants, and joined the staff at Stowe. Douglas Anderson Scott (CW 19601964) sadly passed away on 22nd December 2016. After leaving Douglas read History & Politics at Sheffield University to graduate in 1968. He became a Solicitor in 1973 and was Legal Advisor (UK) to ABN Amro Bank. Christopher Dunnett (Gl 1960-1964) died peacefully in Wetherby Manor on 3rd March 2017 aged 69. Devoted husband of Jenny, much loved father of Catherine and Charles and a very

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special grandfather to Alexander, Sophie, Fraser and Alastair. A service of thanksgiving took place at St.Mary’s Church. Boston Spa on Monday 20th March 2017 at 12:00 noon. A wonderful, loving and selfless person who will be missed by all who knew him. Dr Ian Edward Lowles (CW 1963-1967) died peacefully at Burnfoot Nursing Home, Ecclefechan, on 27th November, 2016, after a long illness, husband of Jenny, loving father of Adam, Timothy and Joanna and beloved ‘Grumps’ to his nine grandchildren. Dr Michael K. Palmer (CE 1965-1969) died on 30th January this year. For most of his adult life, he lived and worked in London. Michael completed his radiology training at St George’s Hospital in London after training initially in Edinburgh, and was subsequently appointed at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton in 1983. Outside the medical world, Michael was an accomplished amateur pianist. 1970s Simon Tonkin (SH 1973-1978) died on 25th February 2017. After leaving Fettes, Simon went to Aberdeen University where he studied for an MA in History of Art. He also joined the University Air Squadron. On graduating, he joined the RAF and served in a range of roles including Royal Security before becoming officer in charge of recruitment for the West of Scotland. He rose to the rank of Flight Lieutenant. After some years in the RAF, Simon resigned his commission and took civilian appointments better suited to his qualifications. He worked at The Courtauld Institute and for the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. Having been raised as the child of a serving RAF officer, he had travelled all over the world in his youth and soon found England was becoming restrictive and too cold – he hated the weather. So he moved, with his partner Clive, to Mexico where they opened a hotel on the Pacific coast in the tourist hub of Puerto Vallarta. He remained in Mexico for 14 years until serious illness

forced him to return home. After a brief time in hospital, Simon settled into a post working for AXA Insurance in Royal Tunbridge Wells. But once again he began to find England restrictive and so, five years ago he moved to Thailand and was able to set up a small business there. Simon retained contacts in Mexico and America and often travelled between the three locations, helping with the interior design premises in Guadalajara, Mexico, and, latterly, overseeing the restoration of Liberace’s mansion in Las Vegas to its original condition. It is now a popular tourist venue. But Simon’s main focus remained in Thailand and the businesses he was running there. It is there he suddenly took ill this year. He was cremated and is buried where he died in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. His family has arranged a memorial service for him at the last church he attended before going to Thailand, St James’, Tunbridge Wells. The service of remembrance will be held at 11.30 on Saturday, 5th August 2017. Any contacts to petertonkin@tesco.net. 1980s Iver Salvesen (Mo 1982-1987) died suddenly whilst volunteering in Tanzania on 11th July 2016, aged 47. Iver was on his first ever expedition with the Edinburghbased The Vine Trust helping construct homes for orphan children in the Moshi district of the African country. Son of Major Robin Salvesen (Mo 1948-1954) and Sari, brother of Francis (Mo 19791984), Thomas (Mo 1980-1985), Ferelith, Alice (Ki 1978-1980), Tabitha (Ar 19791981) and Emily. Husband to Wendy and father of Oscar, Iona and Henry. He ran an ecological construction business, Ecofitter, and hit the headlines three years ago when he build Scotland’s first straw house for one of his workers at his home near Stow, Selkirkshire. 1990s William Peter Stansfield (Mo 19891993) was born on 22nd June 1976, died suddenly on 7th December 2016. Peter is succeeded by his daughter

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Andie Jane Walby, aged 15. Peter was a Christian, to which faith he was introduced by Revd David Weekes (Staff 1974-1994), and his son Robin (JS, Mo 1983-1991). At a young age Peter became a keen cricketer, especially bowling. His father used to train him with a hard ball against the wall of the church where the final celebration of his life was held earlier this year. Whilst at Fettes, Peter underwent an operation for spondylolysis where his bottom two vertebrae had to be fused together. As a result contact sport was ruled out. He took up both swimming and running. He was a terrific swimmer and became a Beach Life Guard, working in the USA at Myrtle Beach for some time. Peter went to Edinburgh Napier and achieved an HND in Business Studies. STAFF Rev. Richard B. Gorrie (College Chaplain 1960-1974) passed away in September 2016, at the age of 89. With a first class degree in history from Oxford and ordained in the Church of England, Richard joined the staff as part-time Anglican Chaplain in 1960, taking his share in leading chapel worship each morning before classes, and at the full service (then compulsory for the whole school) on Sunday evenings. Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer was held on Sunday mornings before breakfast and provided a secure, inspiring place of tranquillity. RBG’s quiet and studied commitment to Christ, and his gift of simple yet profound and searching preaching, were valued both by the specifically Anglican community of pupils and staff, and by the wider fellowship of the Christian Study Group and those who knew him through his primary calling: leading Scripture Union’s involvement with independent schools across Scotland. He left the staff on accepting a wider role in SUScotland. Few men of his generation can have inspired so many to take up vocations in Churches and professions across the world. A bachelor during his time at Fettes, Richard later enjoyed a

long and happy marriage to Margaret Allan. Betty Cole-Hamilton (1920-2017) died peacefully Sunday 19th of March, aged 96. She was the wife of the late Richard Cole-Hamilton (Staff 1938-1991), fondly-remembered housemaster of Kimmerghame and later Acting Headmaster 1977-1979, ultimately remaining Keeper of the Register until 1991. She is survived by their sons Robin, Simon and Jimmy. Dr Catriona Collins (Staff 1996-2006) passed away 6th April 2017. Catriona was invited to take up her post at Fettes by the Headmaster, Malcolm

Thyne, as her transformation of the Learning Support department at George Watson’s college had been groundbreaking. She was Head of Learning Support and as an Educational Psychologist was responsible for testing pupils to highlight the need for extra support. Although her speciality was dyslexia, these tests could bring out many other learning difficulties. Catriona would always find an individual way to teach each pupil as every need is different. Catriona worked far more than full time. She saw pupils before school, during lunch and after formal lessons. If there were any more hours in the day, Catriona would have used them.

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OFA OFFICE BEARERS THE FETTESIAN TRUST 2017 President Andrew Pickles (Ca 1962-1967) Vice-President Amanda Forsyth (née Baker) (Ar 1982-1984) OF Governor Eric Young (Ar 1969-1974)

Trustees Andrew Pickles, President OFA (Ca 1962-1967)* Amanda Forsyth, Vice President OFA, Secretary and Treasurer (née Baker) (Ar 1982-1984)* Eric Young, OF Governor (Ar 1969-1974)* Ian Boyd (CE 1953-1957) William Carnegie (Ca 1950-1955) Ian Gardiner (Mo 1963-1968) *Ex-officio Trustees (OFA)

Hon Secretary Georgie Hill (CW 1990-1993) Hon Treasurer Richard Llewellyn (Mo 1987-1992) Auditors Messrs Chiene and Tait, CA Committee Nigel Westwood (Ca 1963-1966) Sandy Park (Ki 1965-1970) Alan Thornton (Ca 1971-1973) Andrew Soulsby (JS, Ar 1973-1980) Barbara Graham (Gl 1975-1977) Henry Cave (SH 1980-1984) Cordelia Pilz (née Harrison) (Ar 1982-1984) Sue Whatmore (née Barnard) (SH 1984-1986) Daniel Thain (JS, Mo 1983-1991)

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