by Jimmy Ross 

pic by Duncan Brown

This was despite a brilliant campaign that saw occupations, rooftop protests, parents chained to railings, car cavalcades, lobbies of councillors’ surgeries, vigils and rallies. Parents and carers were understandably upset at the news but are determined not to give up their fight.

This news was followed immediately by press reports that up to 34 other Glasgow schools could be up for closure over the next two years. There are plans to hold rallies involving all threatened schools.

Campaigners are discussing taking the fight to the Scottish Parliament.