succeeding generations of Milngavie's family residents, whether they live in the Mains estate or outwith, and co-operation between the school and the town remains high. Indeed, this is directly achieved through the rich, shared history of Douglas Academy and Milngavie articulated in the fore article. A poignant example of this shared history came in the wake of the First World War when the 20th Laird of Mains, Brigadier-General Campbell Douglas, father to the mentioned 21st and last, unveiled the Milngavie War Memorial in the village centre in 1922. The Laird proclaimed: Associate schools Baldernock Primary School, Baldernock Clober Primary School, Milngavie Craigdhu Primary School, Milngavie Milngavie Primary School, Milngavie These schools, as associate schools, are the main "feeder" schools for Douglas Academy. School badge The coat of arms on the school badge combines references to the school's geographical position and to the history of the grounds in which it is situated. It was designed by a student. The upper half, with its cross and roses, is part of the arms of the Burgh of Milngavie, while the lower half shows symbols associated with the Douglas family, owners for many generations of the Mains Estate on which the school stands. By tradition, the heart represents the heart of Bruce, taken by a member of the Douglas family on crusade against the Moors. The Gaelic motto "Neart-Tre-Eolas" means "Strength Through Knowledge". Notable alumni Katie Archibald – cyclist (Olympic gold medallist) Greg Docherty – professional footballer Rob Harley – professional rugby player Jo Swinson – former leader of the Liberal Democrats, former MP for the local constituency The Ayoub Sisters - professional musicians (cello and violin) References External links Douglas Academy's page on Scottish Schools Online Literacy Across Contexts Insight Video Secondary schools in East Dunbartonshire Educational institutions established in 1967 Milngavie 1967 establishments in Scotland