Repair Solutions Under Review for Scottish School After Roof Damage

Repair solutions are currently under consideration for Castle Douglas High School in the south of Scotland, following damage sustained when a section of its roof was detached during Storm Darragh. The school experienced significant damage over the weekend amidst an amber warning for high winds in the region. A spokesperson for Dumfries and Galloway Council (DGC) confirmed that the school remains operational, with students able to enter and exit the premises “in a safe manner.” The spokesperson also stated that more comprehensive inspections of the damage have commenced, with the objective of identifying a “repair solution.” During the storm at the weekend, several roads were closed due to fallen trees, and other properties also incurred damage. Powerful winds ripped a substantial portion of the roof from the Dumfries and Galloway secondary school, which then landed partly on another section of the building. The council reported that initial assessments have been conducted, and more in-depth work has now begun. A spokesman affirmed, “This is being done with no adverse effect on teaching time or resource.” He further elaborated, “The repair work will be completed once the inspections are complete and the job has been fully scoped and costed.” The spokesman concluded by stating, “The school community will be kept up to date as the repair progresses.”