The parish of Barr was created in 1653 out of the parts of the parishes of Dailly, Girvan and Colmonell. The area is traditionally sheep pasture and borders on large forestry commision plantations to the south and east bordering on the Galloway Forest Park.

Evidence of Barr’s past can be seen in the churchyard where a gravestone commemorates Edward McKeen, a Covenanter, who was shot, in February 1685. A company of 24 soldiers, surrounded Dalwyne farm north of Barr where they discovered McKeen. He had traveled from Minnoch vale in Galloway. McKeen tried to escape and was shot twice in the head by Colonel James Douglas.

When you enter Barr you cross the Stinchar Bridge which was built in 1787. There are a number of 19th century buildings including the Church and Free Church. We have tried to find out about the history of our school but have been unable to find any information. Can you help us? Please get in touch if you have any old photographs or infomation about the history of our school.