# Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar

Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar is a nursery at Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Loch Abar, Ardgour Road, Caol, Fort William, PH33 7JE, in Banavie, Highland. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged from 3 years. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade. It is run by Highland Council.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sgoil-araich-ghaidhlig-loch-abar-cs2003013559  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Address: Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Loch Abar, Ardgour Road, Caol, Fort William, PH33 7JE
- Ages: from 3 years
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01397 709 720
- Run by: [Highland Council](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/highland-council)
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003013559

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 1 July 2026: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 11 June 2026: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 11 November 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection
- 4 June 2025: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003013559). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 11 June 2026). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Who runs it: Run by the council. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees and hours: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Ages: from 3 years

## Getting there

Address: Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Loch Abar, Ardgour Road, Caol, Fort William, PH33 7JE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.842020,-5.095865

- Station: Banavie, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Corpach, 1.0 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Banavie Primary Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banavie-primary-nursery-cs2003016420) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Caol and St Columba's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caol-and-st-columbas-nursery-cs2003017183) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Stramash Outdoor Nursery, Fort William](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stramash-outdoor-nursery-fort-william-cs2014323840) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery & Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-day-care-cs2003008658) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Inverlochy Primary Nursery Class](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/inverlochy-primary-nursery-class-cs2003017220) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2022 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Lundavra Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lundavra-primary-school-nursery-cs2003017285) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What ages does Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar take?

Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar takes children aged from 3 years.

### What are Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar's Care Inspectorate grades?

Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to July 2026) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Adequate (3) and children are supported to achieve Good (4). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar take?

Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Does Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### Who runs Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar?

Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar is run by Highland Council, which runs 138 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar?

Banavie is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sgoil Araich Ghaidhlig Loch Abar?

You can call 01397 709 720.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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