For a variety of reasons it was not possible for his wishes to be carried out in the years following his death, and for much of the 19th century his will was ignored and the value of his estate accumulated.

At last in 1884, Commissioners appointed under the Educational Endowments (Scotland) Act of 1882, proposed a scheme for his money to be used for the creation of a secondary school to serve the East Neuk of Fife.

The principal school building was previously the Head Master's house but latterly used for additional teaching rooms.

The logo is underscribed by the Latin phrase Multi Pertransibunt Et Augebitur Scientia – many will pass through and knowledge will be increased.

In October 2014 funding was announced for a new £24 million building to be located on the existing school site, then planning consent issued in July 2015.