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Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered ‘dreadful abuse’ for decades, inquiry finds

Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered ‘dreadful abuse’ for decades, inquiry finds
The Independent UK Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:58 UTC By Lucinda Cameron 1 min read
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Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered ‘dreadful abuse’ for decades, inquiry finds Broadcaster and former pupil Nicky Campbell described being ‘haunted’ in the middle of the night by memories of his school days - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Pupils at Edinburgh Academy suffered “dreadful abuse” over 40 years while the school ignored numerous complaints and focused on protecting its reputation, the Scottish Child...

Edinburgh Academy pupils suffered ‘dreadful abuse’ for decades, inquiry finds Broadcaster and former pupil Nicky Campbell described being ‘haunted’ in the middle of the night by memories of his school days - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Pupils at Edinburgh Academy suffered “dreadful abuse” over 40 years while the school ignored numerous complaints and focused on protecting its reputation, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has found. More follows on this breaking news story. Subscribe here to get the latest updates from The Independent Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] BREAKING NEWS
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