Fort Augustus Abbey School – Old Boys Association

Fort Augustus Old Boys Association

The Old Boys Association serves to keep the spirit alive of The Fort Augustus Old Boys; the former pupils – boys and girls – who served at the Abbey School in Fort Augustus. Since the School closed in the 90s (and subsequently the Abbey itself), the Old Boys Association has maintained to provide a network amongst Old Boys and to organise an annual dinner for Old Boys and their partners. This website assists to maintain this contact and support. Please bear in mind that this website is run by Old Boys from the school who have nothing to do with the monastery, school nor Benedictine Order.

More information about the Old Boys Association and how to join and support us can be found here.

2018 Dinner and AGM

Saturday 6 Oct. 2018 Holiday Inn Theatreland, West Nile St., Glasgow GI 2RL.

This year’s Dinner will cost £37 a head with accommodation and our usual OB discount at double/twin £109 and single £99,
including full Scottish Breakfast. To reserve accommodation phone 0141 352 8305. Please book early as there is limited
availability and remember to ask for the OB discount. To reserve Dinner phone Ralph Giulianotti 01738 624674. Partners are most
welcome. Dinner Menu: Chicken and wild mushroom terrine with pickled mushrooms and pine nuts; Cauliflower and grain
mustard velouté with chive crème fraîche; Roast loin of venison braised red cabbage, dauphinoise potatoes, red currant jus; Warm
pear tart with caramel ice cream; Freshly brewed coffee and Tablet.

Andrew Basigara OB RIP

We have been informed that Andrew Basigara, an outstanding sportsman who dominated the sports field in the 1970s passed away in October 2016. Andrew attended the school from 1973 to 1978. He gained his colours in all sports and was an outstanding athlete. After leaving the school, he represented his county at tennis.

Christopher Dunn OB RIP

We are informed of the sad passing of Christopher Dunn, an OB who attended the school in the 1950s.

Mike Drummond RIP

This website is a tribute to Mike Drummond – one of our Old Boys (Carlekemp 1951-1956, Abbey 1956 to 1961). Mike set up the website and maintained it until his sad passing in April. Without his initiative and perseverance, many Old Boys would not be in touch today.

As a man of vision, it is only right that we keep the website going. Without the right skills, this may be a challenge but we’ll try. Thanks Mike for everything you did for us.