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Planning approval granted for new Callander Primary School

The new Callander Primary School has taken a step forward as planners have given permission for the new facility to be built.

First published

02 Dec 2024

An artist's impression of a new primary school, with a general view of the exterior in a countryside setting.
The National Park Planning Authority have approved the new school, with construction to begin in the new year.

The application to begin work on the new primary school was approved by the National Park Planning Authority last Monday (25 November) with work due to begin in the new year.

The new Callander Primary School will sit adjacent to Callander Nursery, McLaren High School and McLaren Leisure Centre, creating a new Callander Community Campus.

Last year, Stirling Council approved £23 million of funding to deliver a new state of the art primary school as part of its capital investment programme.

A general view of a new primary school, in a countryside setting, from an artist's impression.
The modern, high quality school will meet the needs of local families and the Callander community.

Children and Young People Convener, Cllr Danny Gibson said: “Residents in Callander will be eager to see spades in the ground and work commencing on the community’s brand new primary school. The decision of the National Park Planning Authority brings this a step closer.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who took part in the public consultations as part of the process – your input will help ensure we deliver a modern, high-quality school which will meet the needs of families in the area.”