It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be the founding Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Aberdeen Grammar School Former Pupils Association a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation or SCIO. The SCIO is the new home for all FPs of the Aberdeen Grammar School (AGS) and was incorporated by OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator on 9^th March 2026.

The SCIO has been formed with objectives which encompass and enhance those of the AGSFP Club with the latter remaining an integral part of the organisation. These objectives include:

·        Helping to develop facilities at AGS, while promoting and preserving the School's rich history

·        Providing networking opportunities, or mentorship initiatives to help pupils and former pupils further their career development.

·        Organising social events that bring pupils and former pupils together for cultural exchange.

·        Supporting charitable activities undertaken by the School and any associated group by making grants.

The Association has also taken over the role of providing regular newsletters and articles giving up-to-date news of the School and its successes along with information about all FPs including sadly any obituaries received. The Association will also continue publishing the annual digital Aberdeen Grammar School Magazine. Digitised copies of near all AGS Magazines are now available on our website stretching back to 1891. Having the option of flicking through these historical publications is enough of an incentive to join the Association alone, especially as, following the wonderful Aberdonian characteristic of “being careful with our money”, membership is FREE!

So why not join us? Two options are available:

·        Ordinary Membership – available to all AGS FPs

·        Affiliate Membership – available to all supporters of Aberdeen Grammar School and its FPs

In 1949 the AGSFP Club had a membership of 2,309 and my first goal is to burst through that target so please help me and ensure the long-term future of the Association now and well into the next century.

David Reid

Chairman

Aberdeen Grammar School Former Pupils Association

A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCO55032)