Brunstane Primary's Green Makeover: A Net-Zero Learning Space

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Edinburgh News today, powered by AI. Edinburgh's Brunstain Primary School just wrapped up a major 10 million pound makeover, turning it into one of the city's greenest spots for kids to. Learn. The project kicked off in October 2024 and took just over a year and a half to finish, with the whole upgraded building now handed back to the City of Edinburgh Council. They revamped 14 classrooms, pupil support areas, the gym hall, kitchen, and staff rooms in a three-story tower and single-story block. The big push was on sustainability, adding a new on-site energy center with an air-source heat pump to ditch the old gas boilers. Councillor James Dalglaish, who handles education, says this investment nails the best learning spaces for kids while chasing net-zero goals. It's timed perfectly, ready right after the Easter break so pupils and teachers can dive in fresh. Construction firm Gayham handled the job in the live school setting, keeping disruptions low through closed teamwork.

1:01Their regional boss, Chris McLeod, highlights how the modern, energy smart design boosts learning, well-being, and slashes the carbon footprint. These upgrades mean Brunstain kids get top-notch facilities today and for generations ahead, proving smart builds can green up education without missing a beat.