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Craigroyston Community High School (former)

Craigroyston Community High School – Click to enlarge

Craigroyston Community High School

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

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

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

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

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

Craigroyston Community High School – Click to enlarge

Gone! The site of Craigroyston Community High School

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

Craigroyston Community High School – Click to enlarge

The site of Craigroyston Community High School

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

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

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

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