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James (Donald) McDonald Scott

5th January 1933 – 16th January 2023
16 Jan 2023
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Robin and Donald in front of the James (Jumbo) Scott picture at Murrayfield
Robin and Donald in front of the James (Jumbo) Scott picture at Murrayfield

Patchell’s 1946 – 1950

Donald had fond memories of his time at Glenalmond

The  Warden suggested medicine and so to Edinburgh University where he qualified in 1956

National Service followed and he saw service as a Surgeon Lieutenant in the Royal Navy in Iceland

Next, he became a GP in Preston Lancashire where he worked until he retired in 1993 – he became a Fellow of the Royal College Of Practitioners in 1986

He always enjoyed sport, and in particular golf and walking

He leaves his wife Judy two Children and 4 grandchildren

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