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Places of interest in Duns, TD11
The town is popular with walkers, many of whom scale the Duns Law (hill).
The town motto "Honesty" dates back to 1332, when the Regent of Scotland, Randolph, Earl of Moray, died in the burgh after a long illness during which he was devotedly cared for by its citizens. His successor offered to reward the people for their loyalty but they declined, saying they were only doing their duty. The new regent, the Earl of Mar, was impressed and said they were a set of honest men, hence "Honest Toun".
Other notable people associated with or hailing from the town include the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Gordon Brown; the author John Buchan; architect William Adam; artist Jack Vettriano; writers Ian Rankin and Val McDermid and professors Duncan Glen, William Walker, Henry Moyes and Tom Hubbard. In politics, the town boasts Governor-General of Australia, Ronald Munro-Ferguson; David Steel the final leader of the Liberal Party and the first female judge of the Supreme Court of Canada and Court of Appeal for Ontario, Bertha Wilson. In popular culture, the town also boasts the Coldplay bassist, Guy Berryman. In sport, the two-time world darts champion, Jocky Wilson comes from the town. William Arnott (1827-1901), biscuit manufacturer in Australia, was born on 6 December 1827 in Pathhead.[81][82]
The school was established in 1582 as Kirkcaldy Burgh School and the "High School" name dates from the middle part of the nineteenth century. The school's motto is Usque conabor, "I will strive to my utmost".
Larbert High School is a six year state, non denominational, school located in Stenhousemuir, Scotland. The school is run by Falkirk Council Education Services on behalf of the Scottish Government. In August 2009, the school roll was 1732, and in 2005 the total running costs of the school were £5,852,498 or £3553 per pupil[1]. The current Rector (Headteacher) is Jon Reid. Since 1984, the school has had a twinning arrangement with the Gymnasium Michelstadt in the Odenwald area of Germany.
Information by Wikipedia.com
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