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James Gillespie's High School

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James Gillespie's High School

57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD

Local Authority · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

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Location: 57 Lauderdale Street, EH9 1DD | More schools in Edinburgh City

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James Gillespie's High School is a secondary school in Edinburgh City (EH9 1DD).
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