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Dumfries High School

Welcome to the project page for the Dumfries High School project, which is being built by Morgan Sindall Construction for hub South West Scotland, Development Partner of Dumfries & Galloway Council.

Here you can read about the project and its positive effect on the community, and track progress as it happens.

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Key facts

  • New High School on site of existing High School
  • All Electric Services
  • Leading Sustainable Design
  • Energy Efficient Systems
  • Inspiring Education Facilities

About the project

Dumfries High School, is the new build high school to replace the current facility located in Dumfries, Scotland.

Delivered by hub South West Scotland (hub SW) in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council, with funding supported by the Learning Estate Investment Programme, the construction of the £53 million project will provide state-of-the-art educational facilities for over 930 pupils.

Designed by Ryder Architecture, the new school will be built on the site of the former high school’s football pitch and is due for completion in spring 2026.

Working in the Dumfries & Galloway community

Making a positive difference in the communities we work is a vital part of our responsible business plan. Our Community Investment Group supports our project teams in the delivery of local community engagement projects. The Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland business unit operates out of two regional offices, the Eurocentral office being associated with this project.

Jim Wilson, Senior Project Manager, is the dedicated community contact for the Dumfries High School project and will maintain communications with neighbours and the surrounding community. If you have any questions, please do get in touch with Jim via the contact form at the bottom of the page with any queries regarding the project.

As a business we are proud members of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which has a Code of Considerate Practice designed to encourage best practice beyond statutory requirements.

This page will provide a snapshot of activities we have been undertaking in the local community.

Check out our latest drone photography!

Click through to see how the project has progressed from starting on site until October 2024.

News and updates

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Meet the team

Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson

Senior Project Manager

Chris Richmond

Chris Richmond

Senior Site Manager

Graham Monie

Graham Monie

Senior Commercial Manager

Ian Milne

Ian Milne

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Graeme Brodie

Graeme Brodie

Senior Design Manager

Matt McDonald

Matt McDonald

Graduate Design Manager

Jerry Helley

Jerry Helley

Building Services Manager

gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

Senior Planner

Katie Darroch

Katie Darroch

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Kieran Mullen

Kieran Mullen

Trainee Site Manager

Debbie Verity

Debbie Verity

Framework and Social Value Advisor

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