Iain McKinnon – The Alumni of Belmont House School

21st Jan 2025

As we approach our centenary year at Belmont House School, we wanted to look back, and reconnect with former pupils, near and far.

Here we have seven thoughtful questions that we ask our alumni focusing on their lives, successes, and the school’s influence.

Name: Iain McKinnon
Time period as a pupil at Belmont House: 1988-1996
Current Occupation: Senior Regional Sales Manager 


How did your time at Belmont House School shape your career path?  
It gave me the opportunity to develop my confidence, public speaking and work ethic.

Can you share a key moment or memory from your time at Belmont that had a lasting impact on you?
Prize giving 1996 – Watching my Mum present the prizes in my last act as School Captain.

What skills or lessons learned at Belmont have been most valuable in your professional life?  
Interpersonal skills have been an important part of my role managing people.

In what ways did Belmont House School’s community or culture contribute to your personal growth? 
Learning to work hard, develop your own skills and being able to focus on he needs of individuals.

Can you describe how Belmont’s teachers or extracurricular activities helped shape your future ambitions? 
The teachers and extracurricular activities played a big part in my personality today.

What advice would you give to current Belmont students who want to follow a similar path to yours?  
Always do your own career research and be curious never taking no for an answer.

Looking back, how do you feel Belmont House School prepared you for the challenges  and opportunities you’ve faced in life?  
The teachers played a big part in my development and especially the relationship with Mr Mercer.

Our thanks to Iain for sharing his experiences – would you like to feature as part of our Alumni of Belmont House School? Please feel free to get in touch with Richard Doak via email: RDoak@belmontschool.co.uk

Iain McKinnon – The Alumni of Belmont House School