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Journey to Excellence

Famous Scots

An image of James Andrew admiring the view from a mountain top

Prominent Scots from a variety of walks of life share their views of what excellence means to them and their aspirations for Scotland’s young people.

Professor Alan Miller

Professor Alan Miller, Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission discusses the importance of developing an ethos and culture of respect in Scottish schools through both teaching and practice

Ros Micklem

Ros Micklem, National Director for Scotland for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, discusses how managers, practitioners and learners can help create a society built on fairness and respect by tackling the barriers that stop people achieving their full potential.

Tam Baillie

Tam Baillie, Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People, discusses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, detailing how teachers and partner agencies have an important part to play in implementing the convention in Scotland.

Liz McColgan

Liz McGolgan, ex-athlete, now gym club owner talks about her achievements, her family and what 'excellence' means to her.

Jamie Andrew

Jamie Andrew talks about his passion for mountaineering and describes his battle for survival on Les Droites in the French Alps.

Stuart Murdoch

Stuart Murdoch from the Glasgow band Belle and Sebastian talks about the journey he took to become a musician.