861. Loretto School

Loretto School located near Edinburgh apologized for the abuse some of the former students suffered by the hands of employees who were working there when the abuse took place.

Former students took the brave step to come forward and testify about what kind of abuse they suffered and as result further investigation took place.

It cannot have been fun to be there as a student when the abuse took place.

Sources:

• Boarding schools apologise ‘unreservedly’ over abuse (TES News)
• Professor tells of sex abuse at top school Many prominent men were victims at Loretto over 16 years, claims academic (The Herald)
• Sexually abused during his time at Loretto School, Don Boyd returns to Edinburgh and launches a book incorporating his abuse (The Scotsman)