Notable Former Pupils
See also: Category:People educated at Galashiels Academy- John Collins, professional football player and manager
- Ian Davidson, Labour Member of Parliament
- John Davidson, campaigner for those affected by Tourette syndrome
- Peter Dods, international rugby player.
- Duncan Cameron President,EEW Steel LLC,Houston, TX
- Arthur Lapworth, Fellow of the Royal Society
- Andy Lawrie, former professional footballer with St. Johnstone and Falkirk
- Stuart Noble, professional footballer, formerly with Fulham
- Chris Paterson (b. 1978), the youngest ever Scottish rugby player to earn 50 caps
- The Rev Canon W. Gordon Reid, Rector of St. Clement's Church, Philadelphia
- Darren Ritchie, Scottish long jump record holder.
- Gregor Townsend, gained 83 caps for the Scottish rugby side
- Michael Dods, brother of Peter Dods also an international rugby player
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