On 19 February 2026, the Executive (including Education) agreed to progress a statutory consultation on the proposal to permanently close Bothkennar Primary School and permanently rezone the school's catchment to Beancross Primary School.

This follows preliminary engagement with the local community in 2025.

• Bothkennar Primary has been mothballed for almost 6 years, with no change in circumstances since August 2019.
• Pupil demand remains low in the catchment area, with projections showing little likelihood of significant increase.
• With primary rolls falling across the Council area, there is limited scope for re-opening to be a practical option.

Before any final decision can be taken on a permanent school closure proposal a formal consultation is required in accordance with the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.

The purpose of this formal consultation is to gather the views of relevant consultees who would be immediately affected by the closure of the school and report back to the Executive (including Education) before a decision can be made.

A public meeting has been arranged and is open to all interested parties at Bothkennar Primary School on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 18:30.

Bothkennar Primary School
Main Street
Skinflats
Falkirk
FK2 8NU 

The proposal document and notice of the consultation can be found below: