Scots College, Edinburgh, Scotland -COMPLETED

[skurrie]

Hi merryhow,
The 1861 Census show the family at Campsie, Stirlingshire. Thanks for giving me an idea of how far the distance.
Now to find the correct College/school.

Skurrie

[IMBER]

Try searching under "Scotus College".  Not sure whether that's connected but worth a try.

[Buzancy18]

It won't be Scotus Academy as it was founded in 1953.
Buzancy18

[IMBER]

Yes, Scotus College is a much older institution.  You might enquire here:

http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/

[skurrie]

Yes, Scotus College is a much older institution.  You might enquire here:

http://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/

Hi Imber,
Thanks for your help. Had a look at the site you suggested and didn't find anything to help unfortunately.
Skurrie

[skurrie]

To those kind people who have posted replies, l thank you.

l have been in touch with a cousin, who believes that it was GLASGOW ACADEMY that
William HARPER b.abt 1844 STIRLINGSHIRE
James Theodore HARPER b. 18 April 1846 CAMPSIE, STIRLINGSHIRE
David HARPER b.abt  1849 CAMPSIE, STIRLINGSHIRE
were enrolled in.

Even though paid research by a professional? had noted that it was Scots College.

If there is anyone who may be able to help with perhaps enrollment information for the Glasgow Academy it would be appreciated.

Skurrie

[KirstyG]

There is a book on Glasgow Academy which may have some reference to the Harpers if you are lucky as it apparently has lists of prize winners, old boy memoirs etc.

Glasgow Academy History First Hundred Years 1846-1946  published by Blackie &son Glasgow ,  1946

It is currently for sale on Ebay  but you might be able to find a copy in a library.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Glasgow-Academy-History--First-Hundred-Years-1846-1946_W0QQitemZ300348187540QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090916?IMSfp=TL090916159001r29109


There has also been a more recrent book published:

MacLeod, Iain M., The Glasgow Academy 150 Years, (The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust, 1997)


Hope this helps

Kirsty

[skurrie]

There is a book on Glasgow Academy which may have some reference to the Harpers if you are lucky as it apparently has lists of prize winners, old boy memoirs etc.

Glasgow Academy History First Hundred Years 1846-1946  published by Blackie &son Glasgow ,  1946

It is currently for sale on Ebay  but you might be able to find a copy in a library.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Glasgow-Academy-History--First-Hundred-Years-1846-1946_W0QQitemZ300348187540QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090916?IMSfp=TL090916159001r29109


There has also been a more recrent book published:

MacLeod, Iain M., The Glasgow Academy 150 Years, (The Glasgow Academicals' War Memorial Trust, 1997)


Hope this helps

Kirsty

Thanks Kirsty,

l don't like Ebay, but will try out the Libraries close to home here in Australia. It may be worth while even purchasing it, as l do know that 2 Harper cousins Andrew and Robert studied there about the same period l'm looking at. They both went off to become prominent people in Australia.
once again my thanks,
Skurrie

[merryhow]

Hi Skurrie, why don't you try contacting the school?

GLASGOW ACADEMY
COLEBROOKE ST
GLASGOW
G12 8HE
 
Tel 0141-334-8558
Fax 0141-337-3473

   Val