Nicky Campbell

BBC broadcaster Nicky Campbell has opened up about his time at a private school in Scotland, claiming he was a victim of abuse after being 'badly beaten up' ...

‘Those were different times and that has stayed with me all my life.’ Speaking on his own podcast, the episode titled ‘Edgar’ – which is the moniker they’ve used for the person at the centre of the abuse allegations – Campbell says the reason he has chosen to come forward is to bring the man to justice over the alleged abuse. The presenter attended Edinburgh Academy in the 70s and has said he witnessed incidents of both ‘sexual and physical abuse’ which the 61-year-old said had a ‘profound effect on my life’.

The 61-year-old broadcaster said witnessing incidents of both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had had a “profound effect on my life”.

“We understand that changes have been made in recent years to better protect children in schools. Campbell was adopted at just four-days-old, leaving him with a “fragile” identity growing up and at times feeling he was “living a lie”. This includes initial concerns, escalating where necessary and working with local child protection partners to ensure there are no missed opportunities and abuse cannot continue. “We hope that Mr Campbell is receiving the support he needs and that by speaking out, it will encourage others in a similar position to do the same and reassure them that they are not alone and people are ready to listen and help.” “Children and young people must know who they can speak to in a school setting about any concerns and have the confidence they will be listened to and that all allegations will be investigated. In a statement provided to the BBC, Edinburgh Academy said it “deeply regrets” the alleged incidents and “wholeheartedly” apologised to those involved.

61-year-old says what he saw and experienced at Edinburgh Academy has 'stayed with me all my life'

Those were different times and that has stayed with me all my life.” In a statement provided to the BBC, the Edinburgh Academy said it “deeply regrets” the alleged incidents and “wholeheartedly” apologised to those involved. The BBC presenter Nicky Campbell has claimed he was the victim of abuse at a Scottish private school in the 1970s.

The 61-year-old broadcaster said witnessing both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had a "profound effect on my life".

He said witnessing both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had a "profound effect on my life". The 61-year-old broadcaster said witnessing both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had a "profound effect on my life". "I was badly beaten up at school by a teacher who was a leading light in the scripture union," the 61-year-old broadcaster explains.

The BBC presenter, 61, said witnessing incidents of both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had had a 'profound effect on my life'.

You can call the Victim Supportline, which operates 24/7, on 0808 168 9111. In a statement provided to the BBC, Edinburgh Academy said it “deeply regrets” the alleged incidents and “wholeheartedly” apologised to those involved. Broadcaster Nicky Campbell has revealed for the first time he was the victim of abuse at a Scottish private school during the 1970s.

Broadcaster says witnessing incidents of both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had 'profound effect' on his life.

“That’s when he felt the inside of my leg and stroked my penis. It was kind of a transient thing. It’s horrific but it is being beaten up that is my abiding memory.” I can smell the carbolic soap and the mud coming off the boats. “I can see it now. The 61-year-old said he was “horribly beaten up” by a teacher “who was a leading light in the Scripture Union” at Edinburgh Academy.