A Gaelic-medium school looks unlikely to open in the Falkirk area this year but just five Primary 1 pupils would be enough to make it a reality in 2024.
A 2019 survey of parents with three-year-old children revealed a strong interest in Gaelic Medium Education (GME) in Falkirk but the coronavirus pandemic stopped any further consultation taking place.
Now, Bôrd Na Gàidhlig - the public body that promotes Gaelic development - says Falkirk is a priority area for establishing a school teaching the language.