David MacMyn represented Scotland from 1925 – 1928. He also captained the British and Irish Lions in 1927. After training to work in the medical profession and serving in the RAMC during the war he came back to the town and succeeded his father as a GP in the town. He appeared briefly at his front door in the Wickerman film.
Arthur Smith represented Scotland and Captained both the Scots side and the British Lions from 1955 – 1962.Born in Castle Douglas he died early at 42 years of age.
On taking to the field at Murrayfield on November 16 2024,Stafford McDowall became the third former pupil from the Academy to Captain the Scottish Team. Stafford McDowall plays for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland, Captaining it for the match against Portugal winning 59