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Clifton Hall conjures up memories for everyone who visits. As former pupils we have especially vivid imprints of "the good old days" at CHS - it's these memories we would like you to share. Please feel free to read the entries other old-pupils have left. If you haven't already, we would love to read what you remember best about your time here; please click here to leave your message.

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Iain Inglis (1990 - 1994)

I remember... Playing "you’re it" (or "hit" to you Lothian kids)around the entire school and grounds, yes even the little curly spiral stairs and the woods, those funky old school swing open desks, "6 form V" in the "yard", sliding down the hand rail of the back staircase in a unique ingenious way that built up so much speed it was dangerous, crisp pie at lunch as I was "off milk", bread and milk at break, getting locked inside the art room for a good 20 mins, writing out Mr Adams' flight manuals for a punishment for starting a home made darts championship at prep, roller skating in the games hall, British Bulldogs, Matron’s sick bay, small or normal at lunch, having to go to Mrs Collie for extra learning! the green lady... could go on and on... great times, great memories.

I am currently... Back in Fife after a lengthy 18 months just north of London, just qualified as an airline pilot and seeking a first officer position, working at Knockhill as a racing instructor in the meantime - would love to hear from any of my old pals

errin gall (2001 - 2006)

I remember... miss kell my favourite teacher teaching me in p1 and p2

I am currently... at watsons

Julia Pelletier ( Dobson 2) ( - )

I remember... I remember being one of very few Girls who boarded.. Also 134 was my school number and Dobson 2 was what I was known by.
Going down dell and getting into serious trouble for it, I spent the next year cleaning the chicken coop.. Which brings me to another antic but perhaps not for this.lol.. Swimming in the pool and racing the boys and winning.. Nettles and Doc leafs over the wall behind the pool. Watching my older brother play rugby in the freezing weather.. Oh and my worst memory of CHS was being forced to watch Jaws on Saturday night by Mr Rowland Sr, scarred me for life,however, I will say that it was a fabulous time in my life and thanks to the school gave me the confidence to carry on in life. I went onto St Denis and Cranley which is now closed which is sad but there you go.. Swinging on the pipes and having to recite hymns as punishment.. All the sports you could possibly want to play and the privilege of wearing your own jeans on the weekend...

I am currently... Living in Florida with my husband and two young boys.

Conor Boland (1998 - 2007)

I remember... ... all the fun of Clifton Hall, specifically, dropping an egg off the tower in a badly-made parachute as part of our Science lesson with Mr Franssen, then killing ourselves laughing when another group's egg splattered all over a teacher's car. I also remember all the great sports we played, the fun style of teaching and the beautiful grounds.

I still to this day remember all the details of Clifton Hall and I have some fantastic memories which I will keep forever.

~ Conor Boland

I am currently... ... in Methodist College Belfast, Second Form (S2).

Cara Boland (2001 - 2007)

I remember... ...all the wonderful teachers and how smiley and happy they were. Also, the magnificent grounds surrounding the school that could never be matched anywhere else. I see that you have riding now and I WANT TO COME BACK, but I live in Belfast now and it's a bit far away!

I'm looking forward to seeing all the changes that have been made to the school when I make my next visit to Scotland.

I am currently... ...at Methodist College Prep. in Belfast.

Gordon Archibald (1988 - 1994)

I remember... Mr Atkinson being the best teacher I have ever had....being made to stand in the corner of Front Hall for a punishment....The Green Lady (although never saw her!).... Mr Wardlaw's tash and great choice in cars!...sausages, chips and beans after every rugby match....being part of the unbeaten rugby team of 1993, even though we drew with Ardvreck 0-0!...Down Dell!

I am currently... A Chartered Surveyor in Edinburgh

Douglas Allan (1983 - 1987)

I remember... The paintings in the main entrance, letters from home on the window-sill outside the dining room, the "green" room for assembly, running around the trees at half time (duffle coat and wellies), yard cricket - stumps still there, 6 laps of the garden pitch for misbehaving (in wellies again!), hockey fitness up and down the drive, matron's room, Sunday evening service in the library (Killick), playing British Bulldogs...broke my arm and it was banned..., porridge at breakfast, trunks, wooden staircase.

Thanks to the headmaster for showing me round when I popped in unannounced. School photos are up outside the library/green room.
I remember Simon Ellis but he probably won't remember me as he was "senior"! Similar memories I see.
Memories flooded back. Beautiful building.

I am currently... A Police Officer.

Toni-Lee McCulloch (1999 - 2006)

I remember... Almost everything. The hockey, the ice cream, the food :) and it being just me and Alyson Mcginlay in p6 but i still loved every bit of it and the 8 years that i spent there were the best years of my life :).

I am currently... At George Watsons College In Edinburgh :)

Iain Baillie (2000 - 2007)

I remember... the swimming pool and winning the swimming cup 2 years running and all 8 guys in my J7 year. So many good memories i have. =]

I am currently... at merchiston castle with an all-rounder scholarship.

Charlie Boisseau (1992 - 1997)

I remember... Marshmallows and hot chocolate in the drawing room.. Yum!

I am currently... In the drawing room!

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