Proposals to create a new Dingwall Primary School and St Clement's Special School will go on display in the town later this month. The multi-million-pound project would place both schools within a single campus building, while each retains its own name, staff, leadership, dedicated entrance, car parking and facilities.

The plans can be viewed at drop-in sessions on Wednesday 28 October, 2pm to 7pm, at The Legion, Dingwall; and on Wednesday 2 December, 2pm to 7pm, at Dingwall Town Hall.

The development is being brought forward through the Highland Investment Plan — a £2.1 billion, 20-year capital programme to improve schools, roads and local infrastructure across the region — funded by a combination of borrowing and a 2% ring-fenced allocation of Council Tax revenue. As part of the plan, all new school buildings will be designed as Community Points of Delivery (PoDs), able to host education alongside other community facilities, council services and partner organisations in modern, locally accessible hubs.

The Dingwall Community PoD would include a new Dingwall Primary School with Gaelic Medium Education and Early Years provision, accommodating 456 pupils and 88 early years places; a new St Clement's Special School for up to 76 pupils; flexible office space for council and partner staff; a disability sports centre; and a 3G synthetic pitch with community access out-with school hours.

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Hub North Scotland is Highland Council's delivery partner for the programme, with Robertson Construction named as the preferred main contractor.

Chair of Highland Council's education committee, Cllr John Finlayson, said: "I am delighted to see this multi-million pound investment in Dingwall Primary School and St Clement's Special School move forward. This significant investment will provide modern, high-quality facilities to support learners achieve their full potential.

"The co-location of both schools on one site offers opportunities for greater collaboration and inclusion, such as improved access to specialist support, a mainstream setting, and participation in the wider curriculum.

"Through our PoD concept, the development will bring together education provision, with community and partnership spaces, creating a valuable resource for the local community."

Vice Chair of the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee, Cllr Margaret Paterson, said: "I welcome the significant investment planned in the Dingwall area, and the commitment that each school will retain its own identify, leadership, staff and facilities.

The drop-in events are an important opportunity for the community to view the proposals and share views ahead of a planning application being made next year."

Feedback gathered at the October and December events will inform a planning application to be submitted next year.

An education statutory consultation ran from 9 June 2025 to 30 October 2025, and in December 2025 the Council agreed to relocate St Clement's to the new site alongside a new Dingwall Primary School. A stakeholder group — bringing together local councillors, High Life Highland, community councils, and parent, pupil and school representatives — has been set up to keep key parties informed and to provide ongoing input as the project progresses.

Construction is scheduled to begin on site in 2028, with the main build completing in 2030. Remaining works, including landscaping and external areas, are targeted for completion in 2031.