Craiglockhart Primary School is a

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in the Shandon area of

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. The school buildings are in the Victorian style of architecture.

History

The school was built in 1901 after a design by

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s Robert Wilson and

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. It has been designated as a Category B

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References

External links

Official School Website
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{{authority control Primary schools in Edinburgh Educational institutions established in 1901 Category B listed buildings in Edinburgh Listed schools in Scotland 1901 establishments in Scotland School buildings completed in 1901