Reunion Photos

Familiar sight to Stanley people. A & C McLennan's blue buses.

Stanley War Memorial built in 1924.

Stanley Mills founded in 1784.

Stanley Parish Church (formerly known as Tower Church) built in 1828 and raised to quoad sacra status in 1877.

For those of you not able to attend here's a copy of the Sta nley Reunion 07.07.07 programme and thanks to Dawn (Donella Firth) Harbison for arranging the printing of these and Nan Tait for the content.

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Christine Edwards (nee Scott) and Jimmy Donaldson.

L to R: Allan Morton, Christine Edwards (nee Scott) and Morris Morton. (Are the Morton brothers expecting rain or was there an umbrella sale on ?)

Phyllis Smith (nee Morton), Morris Morton and Christine Edwards (nee Scott).

Christine Edwards (nee Scott).

L to R: Shirley Stevenson, Pam Herron (nee West), Christine Edwards (nee Scott) and Trevor Reiche.

Moira Blyth and Christine Edwards (nee Scott).

Ian Gibb and Allan Morton.

Christine Edwards (nee Scott), Mo Morton in background, Fiona Maclean (nee McConnell) with husband Will, & Johnny Stewart in the background.

David Jeffrey, Will Maclean, Fiona (McConnell) Maclean, Jean (Smith) Lowe.

Back: Mrs Lawrence, Sandy Lawrence (Bankfoot), Lesley (Macdonald) Young, Andy Young, & Chic McDonald.

Frances Fordyce (nee Donaldson) and an old schoolfriend Dawn Suart who travelled from Los Angeles California for 070707.

Jock Fordyce, Frances Fordyce (nee Donaldson) & Les Allan at the 070707 dance.

Drew Ross (passed away June 2008), Archie Stewart & Mary Rennie.

Millie Stewart, Jim Whytock (passed away 2009) & Betty Stevenson.

George McCabe, Kate Gairns & Jean McCabe.

Lennie Lowe & Christine Jeffrey.

Annabel Gannon and Isobel Grant. Two of the ladies who provided the much appreciated teas in the Bowling Club on the day.

Mrs Alice Reid, Jimmy Davidson (Reunion Committee Member) and Wendy Reid.

Elizabeth Cameron (who also provided the teas), Billy Crawford, Isobel Grant & Annabel Gannon.

The Ferry Family.

L to R: George & Jean McCabe (Carmichael), & Cath & Eck McNaughton.

L to R: John & Mairi Kay, Janet Fergus (Kay), George & Jean McCabe.

Joan & Peter Cameron dance to the Simon Howie Band on the Sunday prior to a flying visit to the Strathord for a well earned refreshment.

May Mitchell & Beatrice Scott.

Reunion Dance Ticket.

07.07.07 Committee. Photo taken at Graeme Buchan's house - "The Plantings". L to R: Peter Cameron, Chic MacDonald, Tam Moran, Graeme Buchan, Nan Tait, Margaret Kay, Calvin Strickland, Dawn (Donella Firth) Harbison, Jimmy Davidson, Garland (Gar) Smith & Nick Whytock. (Again I want to put on record a "well done" to the committee because although it may not have been obviously apparent to those attending on the day I do know how much work they had to put in, mostly behind the scenes, to make the day a success and you'll see what I'm getting at if you read the Minutes of the 19 meetings they held).

Details as above. (Brilliant view from your house Graeme).

This photo of the committee taken at the Mill. L to R: Peter Cameron, Graeme Buchan, Calvin Strickland, Chic MacDonald, Jimmy Davidson, Donella (Dawn Harbison) Firth, Margaret Kay, Garland (Gar) Smith, Nan Tait, Nick Whytock & Tam Moran.

Frances & Ronnie Allan.

??, ??, Nan Tait, Jimmy Davidson, Maureen Taylor (Farquharson).

Piper Vivienne Hallett & Jimmy Davidson. John & Lydia Morrison.

Wendy & Jimmy Davidson.

The Simon Howie Dance Band who provided music in the school on the Sunday for a bit of jigging and a carry on.

?? & Frances Allan, Kate Gairns & John Kay. Elizabeth Roy & Peggy Jolly.

Millie & Archie Stewart.

Time for a breather. L to R: Archie Stewart, ??, Millie Stewart, Helen Smith (O'Brien), Jenny Gill (Goodall), ??, Jock Cruickshanks.

L to R: Paddy Ferry, John Ferry, Kate (Clug) Ferry and Ann Ferry.

Ann Black (Ferry) and Alex Duncanson.

The Ferry girls at the Bowling Club.

A flotilla of Ferrys.

Elizabeth & Brian Roy and Grandson David.

John & Mairi Kay.

George Cowie, Ian Fraser & Brian Roy meet up again at the Reunion Dance. George travelled from the Edinburgh area for the Reunion and Ian from Northamptonshire. Brian on the other hand lives less than 100 metres from the Hotel where the dance was held!

George Cowie and Brian Roy.

Opening speech by Bob Scott former Provost of Perth & Kinross Council, OStJ, JP.

Intense interest in Bob Scott's opening speech.

Jack Hutton and his sister Winifred Sinclair.

Mary Duff, Kate Gairns and Ann Black (Ferry). Jean McWalter in the background.

L to R: Jean Lowe (Smith), Margaret Kay, Pauline Mitchell, May Mitchell, Beatrice Scott, Margaret Reiche.

L to R: Margaret Anderson (nee O'Brien), Ruby Tobit, Lesley Duff, Peggy Jolly, Elizabeth Roy, Mary Duff.

L to R: Mary Rennie, Kate Gairns, Jean McCabe, Millie Stewart.

John & Mairi Kay and daughter Janet Fergus who travelled from Inverness and Aberdeen respectively to be there for 07.07.07.

Maisie Robertson (nee McKinlay), former Provost, Bob Scott, Ally Sturrock and the 07.07.07 Vice Chairman in the background keeping an eye on things!

Maisie Robertson (nee Mckinlay) and Ally Sturrock. Maisie was the Stanley School Girls Sports Champion 3 years in a row - 1946, 1947 and 1948. This has never been repeated - nor is it likely to be.

Mr & Mrs Lee who were among the invited VIP's on the day.

Kate Gairns and Jean McCabe (nee Carmichael).

Maureen Taylor (Farquharson) Donna Hume (Farquharson), Sandra Smith (Scott) and Donna's partner Paul take a breather.

Cousins Sandra Smith (Scott) and Maureen Taylor (Farquharson).

t's a family affair - Sandra Smith (Scott), Maureen Taylor (Farquharson) & Donna Hume (Farquharson). Cousin and sisters.

Dick Smith - well known footballer and husband of Sandra (pictured above).

Donna Hume (Farquharson) beckons her sister Maureen to hurry up or they'll miss the bus. Chic MacDonald meanwhile is trying his best to distract the driver who seems content to be hanging around.

Maureen has caught up but she and Donna seem in no hurry to get onboard (just as well Jock Bailey's not the driver today).

Maureen searches frantically for the bus fare which seems to have dropped down the back of the seat amongst old chip pokes and other unmentionables whilst Donna takes it easy.

Nae winching on the bus now Donna!

L to R: Cathy McNaughton (nee Farquharson), Eck McNaughton, Mary Rennie (nee McNaughton), Margaret Anderson (nee O'Brien), Ruby Tobit (nee Farquharson), & Peggy Jolly.

L to R: Beth Kennedy, Isobel Hunter & Ruby Mills.

Christine Jeffrey gets her hands on the Girls School Sports Trophy again. She was School Sports Champion in 1965.

Three cousins meet up again at the evening dance in the Tayside Hotel. . Calvin Strickland (Reunion Chairman), Bill Hancock & Rab Jeffrey.

The Simon Howie Scottish Dance Band who played on the Sunday of the event.

Frances Fordyce (nee Donaldson) and husband Johnny.

Frances Fordyce (nee Donaldson) and husband Johnny.

Andy & Joyce Brown and Chic Kippen.

Gordon Howie, Peggy Jolly and Jimmy Donaldson

"Auld Lang Syne" A few sweaty shirts in this one. The sign of a good night!

Two cousins meet up again at 070707. Ian Wann and Sandy Wann.

Shirley Stevenson & Barbara Morton.

Nick Whytock selling raffle tickets to Margaret and Rene O'Brien.

Will Stevenson and Jimmy Davidson.

Gordon Stewart & Ann Ferry.

L to R: Rab Jeffrey (Perth) , Andy Williamson (Perth) , Bill Hancock (Malaysia) , Eric Evans (England) & Brian Blair (Canada).

Brian Blair, Rab Jeffrey & Eric Evans.

Marion and Brian Blair.

A muster of Mortons.

Vale of Atholl Junior Pipe Band.

Alex and Marg Duncanson (Australia) with Alice Reid (centre).

Two ex squaddies meet up again. Alex Duncanson and Adam Morton.

And in this photo with their wives.

Tulliebelton Cup Winners from 1970 re-group at 07.07.07. Back: L to R Andy Brown, Jimmy Davidson, Brian Morton, Alan Ferguson, Dodge Kyle. Front: Willie Stevenson. Ray Stewart, Colin Brown.

The new Tulliebelton Cup Winners with the lads above.

Andy Williamson and Archie Stewart - former football legends.

Millie Stewart and Rene Coghlan( O'Brien).

Calvin Strickland 07.07.07 Chairman welcomes participants on the day.

Former Provost of Perth and Kinross Mr Bob Scott officially opens the Reunion. As a true Stanley man his speech was well thought out and delivered with a passion that set the tone for an excellent day.

Reverend Derek Lawson delivers his blessing to the Reunion.

Jim Munro (who travelled from the Isle of Wight) and Brian Blair (from Canada).

Fiona Maclean (McConnell) and husband Will (Archie Stewart in the background looks like he's squaring up for a fight!).

John Morrison, Jock Morton & Sandra Morton.

Barbara Morton and husband Ronnie Neville.

McLennan's bus arriving.

Geordie Cowie giving it laldy on the dance floor with his sister Carol.

Some more dancers.

Ian Fraser and his wife who travelled from Northamptonshire to be at 07.07.07.

Will Maclean and Sandy Whytock.

Christine Edwards (nee Scott - ex Stanley Farm) with Fiona Maclean (McConnell) and Christine's husband Steve.

At the dance in the Tayside Hotel.

General view in the bar area.

Betty Stevenson and daughters.

Fiona Maclean (McConnell) with husband Will and Lydia Morrison (Lach). Photo taken in what was primary 1 classroom.

Lydia & Johnny Morrison and Fiona Maclean (McConnell). Lydia & Johnny travelled from Thurso and Fiona from Aberdeenshire for 07.07.07.

Refreshments in the Bowling Club. L to R Davy Jeffrey, Will & Fiona Maclean Jean Lowe (Smith).

Refreshments in the Bowling Club. L to R Lenny Lowe, Christine Jeffrey (Janowski), Muriel Scotland (Crawford).

07.07.07 opening ceremony.

Fiona Maclean ( McConnell) at 07.07.07.

Fiona's husband Will on the bus.

Where is everybody and why's this photo in black and white?

Peter Panton meets Ronnie Allan at 070707. In the background L to R are Sheena Morton, Peggy May, May Mitchell, Sandra Scott and Dick Smith.

Peter Cameron and John Morrison get their hands on the the Tulliebelton Cup again. (Wee story behind this one from Peter). Johnny Mo was captain and we won the final at Murthly. Mo & I were told to meet the Redgorton Headmaster at The Gate. (They didn't say which gate) We were at the Wilk's Garage gate, he went out the Railway Crossing gate and Johnny Mo & I were left to walk home in the dark with the Tulliebelton Cup! There was a reception outside the school from all the supporters, parents, pals etc.for nine of the players. No cars in these days and nobody thought of coming to look for us. We got home about eleven o'clock to very worried parents. The next time that Johnny Mo & I, and the Tulliebelton Cup, were to meet up was 07/07/07 in Mackie's room at the Re-Union, and Johnny's wife took a picture of the three of us. Rumour has it that the Tulliebelton Cup had a lid and was stored in a wooden box. When you're a wee laddie and you're knackered after a cup final, carrying fitba' boots, a match ball, a trophy with a lid and a wooden box, for 3 - 4 miles, something has to be ditched. Rumour has it that the lid and the wooden box are somewhere in the ditch between Brooner's Farm and Drummondhall Farm!

Nan Tait Secretary of 070707 committee helps prepare the school for the Reunion.

Three of the 070707 committee members help to prepare the school for the Reunion. L to R: Nick Whytock Donella (Dawn Harbison) Firth & Tam Moran.

Vale of Atholl Junior Pipe Band led by Linda McLean of Duchess Street Stanley (front right) Grandaughter of Jack McLean.

Vale of Atholl Junior Pipe Band led by Linda McLean of Duchess Street Stanley (front right) Grandaughter of Jack McLean.

Brian Souter kindly lent us his personal bus for the day.

Gordon Howie and Peggy Jolly