James Nairn
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of James ‘Jimmie’ Nairn, who was Bursar at the School from 1990 to 1998, at the age of 92.
Gordon C. Stewart
The School has been deeply saddened to learn that former Depute Rector, Gordon C. Stewart, M.A., has died, aged 90.
Alick (Sandy) Rouse
Mr Rouse (Sandy) retired from his role as Headmaster of Craft & Design, at the end of session, 1997-98, after 25 years of loyal service.
Dr Bill Macfarlane Smith
Dr Bill Macfarlane Smith, former pupil and a former Director of the High School of Dundee, has died at the age of 82.
Donald McKenzie
Donald McKenzie, who served as the first Bursar of The High School of Dundee, passed away peacefully on 29 September 2024, aged 90. Born in Perth on 3 March 1934, Donald had a working life that spanned over 55 years.
Kishen Srinivasan
We were saddened and shocked to learn of the very sudden and untimely death of Mr Kish Srinivasan, former Vice Chairman and long serving member of our School Board.
Peter Mackenzie
Our former colleague and Head of French, Peter Mackenzie, has passed away at the age of 79 in St Ronan’s Care Home.
Scott Williamson
Scott Williamson, former director of Blackadders and a member of the High School of Dundee’s Board of Directors, has passed away at the age of 69 after taking ill in his Fife home.
Elizabeth Sturrock
Mrs Elizabeth Sturrock was born in June 1938 to Jim and Mina Mollison of Kenmore Terrace, Dundee.
Patricia Allardice
Patricia Mary Allardice (Pat) was born in London on 3rd July 1926. Her father, Ardel Mckenna was from Denny and was employed as butler in a grand house in the city of Westminster.
Rosemary Stewart
It was with deep sadness that we learnt of the death of our former colleague and friend Mrs Rosemary Stewart on 8 August 2022.
John Nolan 1949-2022
It was with great sadness that we learnt of the death of our colleague Mr John Nolan, on Monday 20 June 2022.
Jean C. B. Bewick 1924 – 2021
Jean was born in 1924 in West Calder, into a community that was smaller than it is now, and which she described vividly and with great warmth in many anecdotes and memories.
Robert ‘Bob’ Nimmo 1932 – 2021
The High School of Dundee was deeply saddened to learn that our former Rector, Robert Nimmo (OBE., MA., MEd., FBIM., FRSA), died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 9th November 2021.
David F. Preston 1969 – 2020
The High School of Dundee was stunned and saddened by the death of teacher Dave Preston, very suddenly at home on 31st July 2020.
James (Jim) Cunningham 1946 – 2019
James, or Jim as he was affectionately known as to his family, friends and colleague, was born in Ayrshire in 1946. His family moved to Arbroath in 1957 where he attended Arbroath High School, going on to study Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College from 1965 – 1969.
Gail Murray (née Jamieson) 1937 – 2019
Gail passed away on 25th November 2019, in her 83rd year, at Seaton Grove Care Home in Arbroath after a long illness, bravely borne.
David P. MacDonald 1931 – 2019
On Friday 18th October 2019, David (or Dave as he was affectionately known as to friends and family) passed away peacefully at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, aged 89.
James Smart 1925 – 2017
James passed away peacefully on 27 May 2017, aged 92. He was a former Dundee High School Head of Chemistry, Senior Master, and Scottish Examination Board Principal Examiner of Chemistry.
