A FORMER partner of one of the Drumchapel victims of abuse at the notorious Kerelaw residential school in Ayrshire has told how the trauma destroyed their relationship – and ultimately led to his untimely death., the woman – who did not wish to be named – described the heartache and mental scars experienced by her late ex after he endured four torturous years at Kerelaw, in Stevenston, from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.
Our source said she was with her ex for 25 years but they separated around a decade ago as she could no longer cope with the pressures of the relationship. Incidents included golf balls being fired against youngsters who were lined up against a wall, children being put down holes while also being punched and hit, and one boy being battered with a mop handle and forced to eat soap.
Our source said she hopes the outcome encourages more people to come forward and share their experiences – even if it has come just too late for her former partner after he passed away in his 50s.