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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD GRAMMAR SCHOOL (Disused) [Aberdeen] | Old Grammar School Grammar School Grammar School Grammar School |
Revd. [Reverend] W.D. Strachan Gordon's Hospital Kennedy's Annals of Aberdeen 1818 Courag's Survey of Aberdeen 1856 Wilson's Historical Account and Delineation of Aberdeen 1822 |
075 | Grammar Schools were origionally instituted in Monasteries, for the instruction of youth in the principals of the learned languages in vogue at the time, particularly of those who were destined either for the Church, or for any of the Monastic orders. Those institutions were afterwards under the Superintendence and direction of the Bishop of the diocese, And his Chancellor instituted the master of the School, according to the rule observed in Ecclesiastical benefices, The earliest accounts which can be obtained of the institution of the Grammar School of Aberdeen occur in the year 1418. In ancient times, the Grammar school consisted of detached buildings on the site of this structure, but very inconvenient and very uncomfortable, both to the masters and their pupils. In the year 1757 this building was renovated at an expense of about £400 Sterling, on part of the grounds which had anciently belonged to the Dominican Friars. It forms three Sides of a Square, having a belfry in the centre of the main building, and contains the public hall where the boys assemble. and four teaching rooms. all upon one floor, The area in front is inclosed by a low wall, with an iron rail on the top of it. Among the earliest benefactors to this Seminary, is to be mentioned Dr. [Doctor] James Cargil, who, about the year 1616, demised the Sum of five hundred merks to the Town Council, the interes of which was to be applied for the School fees of boys, whose Parents were unable to pay them, and for purchasing books for Such boys, while at their Education. In the year 1625 one of the Citizens, whose name is not mentioned, made a donation to the Council of five hundred merks, the interes of which was directed to be paid to one of the teachers. Dr. [Doctor] Patrick Dun, principal of Marischal College, |
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[page] 259 Town of AberdeenTranscriber's notes
There have been two changes made to the description in red ink: line 9 - "on the site of" was originally "near"; line 11: "renovated" was originally "erected".Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, Liz Dow
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