Notable Former Pupils
See also: Category:People educated at Harlaw AcademyNotable alumni include:
- Annie Lennox, singer and member of the musical group Eurythmics
- Nan Shepherd (1893–1981), modernist novelist and poet
- Nanette Milne (Member of the Scottish Parliament)
- Elaine Thomson (Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen North 1999-2003)
- Ray Michie (1934–2008), Baroness Michie of Gallanach, MP for Argyll and Bute and Liberal Democrat spokesperson on Scotland
- Sonia Dresdel, film and television actress between the 1940s and 70s.
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