Debating victory for Crieff’s Dan (17)

A young debating contestant from Crieff has represented Scotland in an international competition.

Strathallan School pupil Dan De Luca (17) only started debating a year ago but he’s proved he can speak up for democracy, international aid and feminism.

He was awarded the highest individual score for a debate out of the 138 participants who attended the prestigious Vilnius Open 2022.

Dan said: “It felt amazing. If you had told me a year ago I would be debating for Scotland I wouldn’t have believed you. I’m excited to see where debating can take me.”

Louis Dunn, director of international study and debating at Strathallan, said: “Dan has been a real powerhouse in debating, driving himself and his peers to success both nationally and, now internationally

“He truly leads by example and this will, I am sure, inspire many to follow in his footsteps.”