Shawlands Academy can be found in the Southside of Glasgow and is considered to be one of Scotland's most multicultural schools.
The school that we know today first opened its doors in 1894 in a nearby building on Pollokshaws Road which now houses Shawlands Primary School. They have several notable alumni which includes actors, comedians and famous musicians who have all been pupils at the southside secondary school at some point.
5. Jerry Sadowitz
Although born in New Jersey in the early sixties, Sadowitz moved to Glasgow when he was three years old and attended Calderwood Lodge Primary and then Shawlands Academy. Photo: Supplied
6. John Martyn
Singer songwriter John Martyn was a pupil at Shawlands Academy in the early sixties with him going on to study at the Glasgow School of Art afterwards.
7. Michelle Gomez
Doctor Who actress Michelle Gomez was a pupil at Shawlands Academy between 1978 and 1983 before going on to train at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
8. Daniel Portman
Game of Thrones star Daniel Portman was brought up in Strathbungo in Glasgow's Southside with him attending Shawlands Academy where he played rugby and was named Head Boy.