Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis

Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis is a Gaelic-medium primary school in Inverness, set in the Highland city beside the River Ness. It opened in 2007 as Scotland’s first purpose-built school of its kind. The building houses classrooms, a nursery and an annexe added in 2020 to serve younger pupils. The school’s design and layout reflect its special role in Highland education. Outside, a playground and outdoor learning areas support active play and Gaelic language use. The site sits close to Inverness city centre, making it easy to reach. The school is worth the journey because it shows how Gaelic education can grow and thrive. From 100 pupils and 45 nursery places in 2007, numbers rose to 223 by 2021. In 2009 the Care Commission rated care for pre-school children as ‘very good’ and ‘excellent’. A head teacher was appointed in 2015 who had won a gold medal at the Royal National Mòd. The annexe completed in 2020 added space for pre-school and early primary pupils. These figures and achievements mark it as an important place for Gaelic language learning. Visitors find a welcoming school with twelve classrooms and bright, modern spaces. The nursery and annexe provide separate areas for younger children. Outside, the playground and outdoor learning areas encourage movement and language practice. The school’s location near the city centre means it is simple to visit. Inside, displays and signs in Gaelic show the language in daily use. The building itself is designed to support active, outdoor learning as well as classroom work.