Founded in 1904, Heatherglen Primary School began as a small, stone-built village schoolhouse nestled at the foot of Glen Braemore. Originally serving just 24 pupils, it was built to accommodate the growing number of farming families in the surrounding hills and moorlands. The school took its name from the wild heather that bloomed across the glen each spring—a symbol of resilience, community, and natural beauty.
In the 1950s, the original building was expanded to include a second classroom and indoor plumbing, followed by further modernization in the 1980s when electricity and central heating were added. The school retained its traditional charm, with many original features like the slate roof, carved lintels, and the bell tower still in place.
By the early 2000s, Heatherglen had grown to support seven classes, a computer lab, a library nook, and a nature garden maintained by pupils and staff. The school remains a proud part of the local community, with many former pupils returning as parents—and even teachers.
Today, Heatherglen continues its legacy of “Growing Together, Learning for Life”, nurturing curiosity, kindness, and a love for learning in every child who passes through its doors.
