Directory of schools

Within Ardrishaig Primary School every effort is made to maintain a bright welcoming environment. We believe that education is a two way process between home and school and our ethos is based on a sound partnership between staff parents and pupils. Each child is encouraged to develop their full potential.

Arinagour Primary School, which was built in 1954, is a non-denominational school situated in the village of Arinagour, Isle of Coll. The school covers the stages P1 to P7 and also houses a Pre 5 Unit that runs every morning during term time.

Arrochar Primary School sits on the banks of Loch Lomond with wonderful views of Ben Lomond. Pupils have ready access to an adjacent woodland area and the shoreline of the loch. The school serves the communities of Arrochar, Tarbet, Succoth and the surrounding area.

Bowmore Primary is a semi-open plan building situated to the west of the village of Bowmore, but within a few minutes walk of the centre, shops and main facilities. It hosts a Gaelic Medium Unit and a pre-school unit for both mainstream and Gaelic pupils alongside the mainstream school.

Bowmore Primary is a semi-open plan building situated to the west of the village of Bowmore, but within a few minutes walk of the centre, shops and main facilities. It hosts a Gaelic Medium Unit and a pre-school unit for both mainstream and Gaelic pupils alongside the mainstream school.

Bunessan Primary School lies just outside the village of Bunessan on the Ross of Mull and is surrounded by some of Mull’s most beautiful scenery. The school is a single storey traditional building which, combined with recent renovations and extensions, provides a pleasant and welcoming environment for learning. There is a large grass covered play area to which children have ready access with an adjoining football pitch for use by the pupils.

Carradale Primary is a rural school set in the village of Carradale, serving the communities from Saddell to the south and Grogport to the north. We strive for effective learning and teaching through our positive ethos, teamwork and flexibility. We aim to nurture children’s self-esteem and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in all areas of the curriculum.

Within Colgrain Primary School there is a welcoming ethos based on a sound partnership between staff, parents and carers and pupils. Each child is encouraged to develop their full potential.

Craignish Primary is a non-denominational school, situated in the village of Ardfern on the Craignish peninsula. Its catchment area covers the peninsula and extends as far north as Arduaine. The school is situated in the heart of the village and has had major refurbishment and extension in recent years. It now has the facilities to meet the needs of pupils and adults with additional support needs. The school enjoys strong links with parents and the community in general who are extremely supportive of the children in all that they do.

Dalintober Primary School and pre school unit is situated in the northern part of Campbeltown. Its catchment area covers half of the town and extends some ten miles into the rural areas lying to the north of the town.

Dalmally Primary School is a co-educational, non-denominational school serving the villages of Dalmally and Lochawe along with the surrounding area. The school, built in 1975, is situated in the Glenview housing scheme in Dalmally.

Drumlemble Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the villages of Machrihanish and Drumlemble and the surrounding farming community on the south side of the Laggan plain, three miles to the east of Campbeltown.