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David M. Dawson (1962)
29th May 2006
David Maxwell Dawson (1958-62) died on 29th May, 2006. After studying at the Royal Scottish College of Agriculture, he farmed in East Lothian.
Rhoderick D.A. Milligan (1961)
3rd March 2008
Rhoderick Diarmid Angus Milligan (1953-61), who died on 3rd March, 2008, was in the XV and athletics team. He farmed in Stirlingshire and latterly drove taxis for the disabled. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, and OL son Ewan (1999).
Michael H. West (1962)
6th March 2012
Michael Hardie West (1958-62) who died on 6th March 2012 was in the Cricket XI and the tennis team. He played hockey for Alderley Edge, Cheshire A, Tunbridge Wells and Kent. His working life was spent mainly with Lloyd’s Bank but on taking early retirement he took up equestrian commentary and was known as the ‘voice of dressage’ commentating at every level including the National Championships at Stoneleigh and at the European Championships at Hickstead. He also became very...
Robert A. McLean (1963)
6th November 2010
Robert Andrew McLean (1953-60), Robert Andrew McLean (1953-60), who died on the 6th of November, 2010, after a long illness was a prefect, Captain of Hockey, in the XV and a Cadet UO. WL (Bill) Carlow (1963), whose friendship with “his life-long mentor” Robin goes back to their early childhood – ‘climbing Everest’ in the garden, playing with the train set, being taught versions of rugby and cricket and playing bridge (with much subterfuge), writes: “He was that wonderful m...
Andrew (.) Buglass (1962)
31st December 2009
Andrew (Dan) Buglass (1958-62) died on 31st October, 2009 aged 64 years. Coming from a long line of shepherds and farmers who had farmed in Perthshire, Angus and the Cheviots,he studied at the East of Scotland College of Agriculture, gaining distinctions in both Scottish and national diplomas in agriculture. He then farmed at 800-acre Middlestead near Selkirk. His writing career began on his local paper and he went on to become one of Scotland's best-known agricultural journa...
Allan R. Currie (1962)
2nd August 2007
Allan Robert Currie (1955-63) died on 2nd August, 2007. He was in the athletics and swimming teams. He is survived by three children and six grandchildren.
Peter L. Fraser (1963)
22nd June 2013
Peter Lovat Fraser (Lord Fraser of Carmyllie) (1958-63), died suddenly on 22nd June, 2013, at the age of 68 years. Born in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), his mother died when he was 12 and his father returned to Scotland only to become terminally ill himself. Peter came to Loretto on a scholarship provided through the intervention of Brendan Bracken and former Prime Minister Anthony Eden: at Loretto he was Head of School and was in the XV, Hockey XI and the sailing team. He ...
David M. Greenhough (1963)
9th October 2019
Christopher P. Simpson (1989)
17th January 2010
Christopher Peter Simpson (1984-89) BSc (Hons) MRICS died very suddenly, at the age of 38 years, on 17th January, 2010, whilst out cycling. Chris came to Loretto from Blairmore prep school: he greatly enjoyed Loretto and was a hugely popular member of the House and the school, becoming a prefect. He was “totally reliable and one of the kindest boys in the House”. He graduated from Sheffield Polytechnic with BSc (Hons) in Land Economy. Whilst there he became a ski instructor o...
Toby J. Mack (1999)
1st October 2012
Toby James Mack (1994-99) was killed in a tragic accident on October 1st, 2012, when exploring in the desert outside Dubai where he was posted as a pilot for Emirates. He was recruited by the RAF as a fast jet fighter pilot after being squadron leader of the University Air Squadron at Durham. After some time at Cranwell he was designated medically unfit for flying duties with the RAF because of a minor respiratory problem dating back to schooldays and he declined the offer to...
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