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Tom Hunter: his old school, and the £20,000 library fine

Businessman Sir Tom Hunter has visited his old primary school to reopen the building after it was renovated.

Back to school: Sir Tom Hunter with pupils from New Cumnock Primary
Back to school: Sir Tom Hunter with pupils from New Cumnock Primary

New Cumnock Primary in East Ayrshire is made up of two schools, Castle and Cairnhill, merging in the building of the former Castle Primary where he learned his first lessons.

The millionaire was greeted by the headteacher who joked that Sir Tom has an oustanding library book fine of £20,000.

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