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On i’ 20th September 1962, i’ Broch Academy wis officially opened bi’ HRH Princess Margaret, alang wi Lord Snowden. I’ new skweel wis biggit tae tak en i’ growin roll in i’ airt fit cud nae langer be met en i’ Academy on Finlayson Street.
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I’ Broch Academy wis foremaist biggit on Mid Street wi sillar o £2500 in 1870. I’ skweel on Finlayson Street, kent noo as I’ Aul Academy an still bein made use o fur airt an drama, wis first bigget on 8th of June 1909. On at day, i’ four hunner scholars scrieven on i’ roll were drilled in military fashion fae Mid Street, alang Broad Street an Victoria Street wi a pipe band at i’ heid o i’ procession tae their new skweel.