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Mary Thomson, Inspirational 19th Century Head Teacher

by Robin Thompson | 12 Jun 2016 | Articles

In “Mary Abernethy Thomson”, Elaine Campbell tells us of a pioneering 19th Century Headmistress. Working both before, and after, the reforms brought about by the 1872 Education act she made a huge contribution to girls’ education in...

Cairneyhill Seminary for Young Ladies

by Robin Thompson | 28 Feb 2016 | Did You Know?

Did you know… ..that the Cairneyhill Manse was once a seminary for young ladies? Elaine Campbell tells the story of a notorious incident involving a local minister and the ladies of the seminary.
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