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Retired Edinburgh teacher arrested in South Africa after claims of abusing pupils

A man known as Edgar for legal reasons has been arrested after claims of abuse when he taught at both Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the '60s and '70s, with one former pupil awarded £450,000 in damages.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 30, 2023

Teacher accused of abuse at Edinburgh school by Nicky Campbell arrested in South Africa

The man, who is known as “Edgar” for legal reasons, taught at both Edinburgh Academy and Fettes College in the 1960s and 70s with one former pupil later awarded £450,000 in damages.

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

Teacher accused of abuse at Edinburgh schools arrested in South Africa

A FORMER teacher accused by BBC presenter Nicky Campbell of molesting pupils has reportedly been arrested in South Africa.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023

Pupil at Scots private school abused by same teacher that targeted Nicky Campbell

Neil Russell described beatings he endured from history teacher Hamish Dawson while boarding at Edinburgh Academy.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

Scottish private school was 'cesspit of sadism and paedophilia', says former pupil

A SCOTTISH private school has been described as "a cesspit of sadism and paedophilia" by a former pupil.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2022

BBC presenter Nicky Campbell reveals he was victim of abuse at Edinburgh school

The broadcaster, 61, said witnessing incidents of both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had had a ‘profound effect on my life’.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022

Broadcaster Nicky Campbell says he was victim of abuse at Edinburgh school

The broadcaster, 61, said witnessing incidents of both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had had a ‘profound effect on my life’.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Tributes paid to renowned Edinburgh lawyer

He carried on a family legacy that stretched back to the firm’s origins in 1889

Insider UK · Jun 15, 2022