Dingwall Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dingwall AcademyAcadamaidh Inbhir Pheofharain
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New Dingwall Academy Building
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| Coordinates | 57°36′04″N 4°25′56″W / 57.6010°N 4.4323°W |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Salve Corona (Hail the Crown) |
| Rector | Karen Cormack |
| Enrolment | 1,048 |
| Language | English, Gaelic |
Dingwall Academy is a large secondary school located in Dingwall, a town in the Highlands of Scotland. It's a place where students aged around 11 to 18 go to learn after primary school. As of August 2018, about 1,048 students attended the academy.
The school welcomes students from Dingwall itself and nearby areas. These include places like Conon Bridge, Maryburgh, Muir of Ord, Strathpeffer, and Evanton.
The school's special saying, or motto, is in Latin: "Salve Corona". This phrase means "Hail the Crown" in English.
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A Look at Dingwall Academy's History
The first Dingwall Academy building was constructed in the 1930s. Over many years, new parts were added to it. However, by the early 2000s, the old building needed a lot of repairs. It was also quite expensive to keep it running.
Building a New School
In 2005, a big decision was made to build a brand new school. This project cost around £28 million. The new building was planned for the old sports field, right next to the existing school. Construction started in the middle of 2005.
The new Dingwall Academy was finished and given to the Highland Council on May 20, 2008. Students were able to start learning in the new building on June 9, 2008.
The modern school has many different classrooms. These rooms are designed with special equipment for various subjects. It also includes facilities that the whole community can use. For example, there's a drama studio, sports pitches that can be used in any weather, and a library. This library is open to both students and people from the local area.
Sporting Achievements
Dingwall Academy has also had success in sports. In 1994, the school's under-18 football team won a major competition. They won the Scottish Schools' Football Shield. They beat Cardinal Newman 1–0 in the final match. This exciting game took place at Hampden Park in Glasgow. It was a special win because they were the first school from the North of Scotland to win this senior shield.
Famous People Who Attended Dingwall Academy
Many talented individuals have studied at Dingwall Academy. Here are a few notable alumni:
- Will Anderson: He is an animator who has won a BAFTA Award for his work.
- Kate Forbes: She is a well-known politician. As of August 2025, she serves as the Deputy First Minister of Scotland. She is also a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch and the Finance Secretary.
- Finlay Graham: He is a Paralympic athlete. He has won two silver medals in track cycling at the Paralympic Games.
External Links
- Dingwall Academy's page on Education Scotland's ParentZone
- Profile on Highland Council website
