In February 2026, Falkirk Council’s Executive (including Education) agreed that a consultation with all stakeholders be undertaken on the proposal to close Limerigg Primary School and realign its catchment area to Slamannan Primary School. Falkirk Council has undertaken this consultation seeking views on the proposal, under the terms of the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 as amended. The Consultation Report can be viewed below.

A decision on this proposal will be made by Falkirk Council’s Executive on the 17 September 2026. An update on the decision made in regard to this proposal will be made available here.

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

This follows preliminary engagement with the local community in 2025.

• Limerigg 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.
• While mothballed, the school building continues to deteriorate, and there are limited budgets for repairs, maintenance and investment.

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 Slamannan Primary School on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 18:30.

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