An inquiry found that pupils at Edinburgh Academy suffered abuse over several decades.

Updated 2026-11-10 · told from many outlets at once

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry found that pupils at Edinburgh Academy suffered dreadful abuse for 40 years. The inquiry ruled that John Brownlee committed cruel and unnatural acts.

• The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry found pupils at Edinburgh Academy suffered dreadful abuse.
• John Brownlee was ruled to have committed cruel and unnatural acts.

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