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Mr Couper (Headmaster of Balerno School)

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It’s known that Mr Couper took up the post of Headmaster at Balerno School in 1945. His stay as Headmaster lasted until 1961 when he retired to be succeeded by…

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Mr Bird (Headmaster of Balerno School)

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Mr Bird succeeded Alex Grieve as Headmaster of Balerno School in 1943. As his stay in Balerno was during the war when ‘Let it Blaw’ was barely active, we have…

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School Questionnaire 1837

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– What is the designation of the school ? Balerno School When and for what purpose was it established ? About 24 years ago for teaching English, Reading Writing and…

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Test Photos

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Phil Thomas

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– In his role of President of Currie Chieftains Rugby Club, Phil Thomas attended ‘Let it Blaw’ in 2018, 2019, and 2020. —

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Presentation to John Fairbairn – 28th September 1916

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— On the occasion of Mr John Fairbairn’s marriage, some of the members of the Balerno Burns Club thought it would be a most suitable opportunity to show their appreciation…

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Previous Office Bearers

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— Presidents and Supper Chairmen – Secretaries – Treasurers

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The ‘Big’ Songs & Poems at ‘Let it Blaw’

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The Balerno Song The First 100 Years – Tam o’ Shanter – The Jolly Beggars of ‘Let it Blaw’ – Is there for Honest Poverty – The Star o’ Robbie…

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Proposers of the Main Toasts at our Suppers

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Detailed here are those who have proposed the three main Toasts; the Immortal Memory, ‘Let it Blaw’ and the Lasses. — ‘The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns’ 1881 to 1930…

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A few ‘Past Presidents’ starting over 40 years ago with the inimitable Eddie McCue ……….

Past President, Jim Tait

Past President, Jimmy Johnstone

Past President, Jack McCaig Snr.

Past President, Alex Hood

Past President, John Graham

Past President, Jimmie Dunbar

Past President, Jim Weatherston

Past President, Ken McDonald

Past President, Carl John

Past President, Ron Hardy

Past President, Iain McSporran KC

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Let it Blaw
  • Home
  • Robert Burns
    • Robert Burns – His Life and Work
    • The Kilmarnock Edition
    • The Edinburgh Edition
    • The Geddes Burns & “The Club of Odd Volumes”
    • The Face of Robert Burns
    • The Legacy of Robert Burns
    • Study Information and Resources
  • About the Club
    • Origin of the name “Let it Blaw”
    • Founder Members and Club History
    • Office Bearers and Honorary Members
    • Absent Friends
    • Previous Office Bearers
    • Let it Blaw – 150th Anniversary Cask
    • Balerno School and ‘Let it Blaw’: History and our Burns Competitions
    • Henderson’s Inn / “Brows”
    • The ‘Lost’ Suppers
    • Nichts wi’ the Lasses
    • Office Bearer Election Rota
    • Club Constitution
  • Supper Records
    • Supper Toast Lists & Programmes
    • The ‘BIG’ Songs and Poems at ‘Let it Blaw’
    • The Bards of ‘Let it Blaw’
    • Pipers and their Music
    • Croupiers
    • Jim Tait’s Toast to the “Immortal Memory of Robert Burns”
    • Toast to ‘Let it Blaw’ 2018
    • Club Photographs
    • Supper Locations
  • Facts, Figures & Trivia
    • List of Members & Cronies mentioned in this website
    • Longest Serving Club Members & Office Bearers
    • Who were the 23 Gentlemen who attended the first ‘Let it Blaw’ in 1881
    • Proposers of the Main Toasts at our Suppers
    • Club Trivia
    • Burns Trivia
    • Let it Blaw and “COVID-19”
    • Club Excursions
  • Links
    • Burns Clubs
    • Distilleries, Pubs and Inns
    • Other Burns Organisations and Websites
    • International Links & Websites
  • Contact
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