Whitecraig Primary School has been shortlisted for a Scottish Design Award in the 'Education Building or Project' category, competing alongside four other schemes.

The new school opened to pupils in January. Its architecture nods to the village's mining heritage, pairing charcoal-grey brick evocative of coal with copper-coloured cladding inspired by industrial materials. Inside, calm tones and tactile finishes aim to support learning, while generous glazing floods spaces with natural light and provides clear views throughout the building and to the outdoors.

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Cabinet member for Education and Children's and Family Services Councillor Fiona Dugdale said: "Having visited I know how special the new Whitecraig Primary School is, so I am delighted that it is being recognised by the Scottish Design Awards."

She added: "The building was designed by our council's in-house architect team following extensive consultation with school staff, education teams and, crucially, children and families. Their feedback since it opened has been overwhelmingly positive and it is already making a huge difference to day-to-day teaching and learning. To be nominated for this award is the icing on the cake!"

The project received funding through phase one of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme, supplemented by contributions from local housing developers.

Winners of the Scottish Design Awards will be announced on 24 June at the Double Tree Hotel in Glasgow.