Former Scottish and international rugby star, Gordon Bulloch is a former pupil of Hutchesons' Grammar School. After leaving school, his rugby career began with Scotland U19s and U21s. During this time, he played four tours in South Africa and helped secure Scotland's fourth place in the 1996 Students' World Cup. Gordon's career soared and he progressed to the level of Captain for Scotland as well as the British and Irish Lions. During his successful career, he gained 75 caps. Since retiring from international rugby, Gordon Bulloch has forged a new, successful career in business as Director of Highland Metals Ltd and continues to exercise by running in the hills.

Since 2006, Gordon has been very involved in the Junior Duke Award Scheme. He delivers excellent motivational speeches at the start of each year, as well as coaching a rugby session for the P7 boys.

At the end of each academic year, Gordon attends our special Garden Party lunch to join the celebrations for the children who complete the Platinum Junior Duke Award. He presents all of the well-deserving children with their certificates and spends time speaking to them about the things they have learned and most enjoyed during the Award.

Many other schools taking part in the Award have chosen their own Ambassadors who visit their schools and present certificates. We aim to have information about them here in the near future!