Argyll and Bute Council is asking residents if there should be a new all-Gaelic School in the area.
A consultation has been launched to seek views on potential demand – the authority has no capital budget to build such a school, but says funding for could become available from the Scottish Government, though additional funding from the council would be required and may have an impact on its overall education budget.
Schools across Argyll and Bute will issue information on the consultation and it will be on the council website until June 30.
Council leader Jim Lynch said: “We are committed to promoting Gaelic and encouraging its use across the region. We already offer a wide variety of initiatives and resources to children and young people to learn the Gaelic language and encourage its use across Argyll and Bute.
“As part of our commitment to delivering the Gaelic Language Plan, we are now asking for your thoughts on whether there is demand for an all-Gaelic School.
“It’s important to stress that careful consideration would be required, given current budgetary restraints on the scale of funding required for a dedicated Gaelic School, should there be demand.
“We welcome your thoughts on whether there is interest in having a stand-alone Gaelic School in Argyll and Bute.”
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