"She will only be here for half an hour…."

.......famous words written in an email on the 3rd October, from head teacher Robert Quigley…

When the day came HRH the Princess Royal had other ideas - she spent over an hour visiting Strathgarve Primary School on Friday, 29th October, to officially open the resurfaced playground and the new eco-garden.

Princess Anne talked to pupils and teachers, and had a comprehensive tour of the school. Maisie Mackenzie and Joe Grant were her tour guides in the eco-garden, together with Peter Mackay of the Forestry Commission, who worked alongside the children to build a hut, bird hide, bat boxes and the raised beds.

The Princess planted a birch tree donated by Action for Mountain Woodlands, which has also donated 90 dwarf birches to the school.

It was a great day for all who attended - and the children were happy to chat with the Princess about their school and even discussed their healthy eating chart with her.

So next time Robert emails me, and gives me a time frame (for anything), I think I’ll just add and extra half hour or so! (Only kidding, Robert!)

Well done Strathgarve Primary - you’ve done our community proud!
Jackie West

Photographs courtesy of Uisdean Menzies.