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Scotland's smallest secondary school recommended for closure

Scotland's smallest secondary school recommended for closure
BBC Scotland Wednesday 24 June 2026, 16:52 UTC 1 min read
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The school in Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have just eight pupils by August.

The school in Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have just eight pupils by August.
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