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Beautiful little UK village has just two school pupils - but it splits opinion

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This is home to one unique school which is unlike many others - it's one of the UK's smallest with just two pupils. Duror is nestled between the mountains and stunning coastline of the Scottish Highlands. It is a offering a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking nature, history, and adventure.

Located near the shores of Loch Linnhe, Duror is the perfect base for exploring the dramatic landscapes of the West Highlands. Duror Primary is located in a Victorian-era building which has stood in the for more than a century, however it had been earmarked for closure due to its dwindling pupil numbers, reports .

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But with several babies and toddlers in Duror expected to soon boost the school roll, the local council have agreed to keep it open after a .

Shannon and Molly, who are the only two students , told that they mostly do everything together and that they are best friends.

Holly Graves, a teacher at the school, said: "I love the flexibility and the freedom for going out and exploring. If the weather is good, we can go and do our work down at the beach."

She says small schools are important for the wider community and that it's important the school has managed to stay open.

However, some people have said the school is similar to homeschooling other than that the students are located in a school building.

The school has been saved from closure in its past after receiving public support but social media users have been split in their reaction.

On Instagram, one person wrote: "Seems unique, but also seems like a waste of funds and resources for 2 pupils."

Another penned: "Waste of resources. English taxpayer money redistributed to Scotland to fund this nonsense is appalling."

Others are supportive of the school, one person comments: "I'm guessing they're far from any other school for their grade. They're going to look back on this and have some amazing memories."

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Highland Council had wanted to shut the school, which has educated pupils in the village near Loch Linnhe since 1877, but locals objected to the plans, reports .

Duror is a quiet part of the , often visited for off the beaten track walking routes.

It is not a major tourist destination but offers a peaceful and quiet place to explore for those wanting to see an authentic part of the .

One place to visit in the area is Highland Titles Nature Reserve which is a uniquely funded conservation project. You can take a tour of the site which is popular with visitors.

A visitor on Tripadvisor said: "This was our second trip to Titles in Duror. Last year we did not have the opportunity to get a guided tour but did this year!

"Fiona was great and very informative and helped us find our plot. After our tour we decided to walk the reserve which we thoroughly enjoyed! The scenery is spectacular.

"They do amazing things to maintain and preserve the natural highland trees and animals! We also got to see Stewart feed the Coos! This is a place we will visit whenever we can get back to ."

If you're looking for a unique place to visit, Druor could be the this summer.

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