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Gaelic Medium Education · James Gillespie’s High School
James Gillespie’s High School is the only secondary school in Edinburgh offering Gaelic Medium Education (GME). We provide up to 10 subjects through the medium of Gaelic, from S1 through to S6, supporting pupils who have progressed through Gaelic primary education at Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce.
Our GME community — known as Darach — is based primarily at the Darroch Annexe on Gillespie Street, a dedicated Gaelic-first learning environment a 10-minute walk from the main campus.
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Mu FTMG / About GME
Our vision, values, immersion principles, and our commitment to equalities and inclusion for Gaelic speakers.
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Clàr-Cuspairean / Curriculum
The 10 subjects delivered through Gaelic, and the full S1–S6 qualification pathway from N5 to Advanced Higher.
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A’ Tighinn à Bun-sgoil / Joining from Primary
Everything families and pupils need to know about the transition from Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce to S1 GME.
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Ath-thaigh Darroch / Darroch Annexe
Our Gaelic-first hub on Gillespie Street — facilities, what to expect, and how to get there from the main campus.
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Coimhearsnachd / Community
Pupil Voice, Parent Voice, and our national and local partnerships supporting Gaelic language and culture.
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Poileasaidh Gàidhlig / Gaelic Policy
Read or download our Gaelic Language Policy, setting out our commitment to bilingual education and the living Gaelic language.
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Sgioba Darach / Our Team
Meet the dedicated staff supporting every GME learner — pastoral, learning, and wellbeing support across both campuses.
Contact GME: Mrs Donna MacIver, DHT (GME) — donna.maciver@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk