External Competitions
External Debates
'External' is a term used to describe inter-school debating competitions, usually organised by some third party such as the English Speaking Union (ESU). These have nothing to do with NB itself, although only NB members compete and spectate. Experienced and impartial judges are required but not always provided; after all, there is often no clear winner in a debate and judging can thus be highly subjective. Details of upcoming external debates can be found on the News Page.
Recent External Competition Results
This is not a definitive list: it is based entirely on my memory. There is thus a margin of error in all competition names and dates. However, I categorically deny making these up.
The team taking part consisted of David Cochrane and Andrew McIntyre except in the following specified cases:
| Competition | Date | Comment |
| Cambridge Union | Early-2000 | Participant |
| Glasgow Bar Association | Mid-2000 | Winner |
| Robert Gordons' Anniversary Debate | Mid-2000 | Participant (1) |
| Donald Dewar Memorial (Law Society) | Late-2000 | Winner |
| ESU Mace | Late-2000 | Participant |
| Glasgow Bar Association | Mid-2001 | Finalist (2) |
| Robert Gordons' Scottish Schools Debate | Mid-2001 | Participant (3) |
| Scottish Law Society | Late-2001 | Participant |
| Glasgow University Schools' Competition | Late-2001 | Finalist |
| John Smith Memorial | Early-2002 | Winner |
| Oxford Union | Early-2002 | Oxford Round Participant |
| The Ancients (International University Competition) | Early-2002 | Guest Participant |
| ESU Mace | Mid-2002 | Scottish Champions |
| Glasgow Bar Association | Mid-2002 | Finalist (4) |
| ESU Juniors | Mid-2002 | Scottish Champions (4) |
| The Northern Lights | Late-2002 | Participant (5) |
| Oxford Union | Early 2003 | Participant |
| ESU Mace | Early 2003 | Regional Champions |
| Law Society Donald Dewar Memorial | Early 2003 | Semi-finalist |
| John Smith Memorial | Mid-2003 | Winner |
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