Kinnoull Primary School History

Kinnoull Primary School has been in the present building since 1876.  Before that it was located nearby in what is now a dentist’s surgery beside the Isle of Skye Hotel.  Records show that the old school was built in 1804 at a cost of £221.  Just before the new school opened the headmaster recorded in the log book that 287 pupils attended the school.  This was in a building that was probably less than a quarter of the size of our current school!

The school was built on the site of Witch Hill Quarry. During the 19^th Century this was where much of the stone for local houses was taken from.   The brae beside the school is now called School Brae but was originally called ‘Witch Hill Brae’  An old legend said that long ago women who were suspected of being witches were rolled down the brae into the River Tay!

School Renovation - 2013/2014

Staff and pupils moved to Glenearn Campus for almost a year and returned in January 2014 to a much improved building with a new gym hall, two new classrooms an additional small group room and improved toilet facilities.  The improvements were much appreciated by all.

          Our Motto:  Renovate Animos  - Come Renew your Mind