New £ 52m school for the future

A new £ 52m North Ayrshire school has been hailed as the “perfect place for young people to learn and develop”.

Largs Campus has become the region’s largest school after officially opening its doors.

Students have access to potentially the biggest games hall in the UK and the council’s partnership with sportscotland, whose Inverclyde base is next door, puts top class facilities at their fingertips.

The campus comprises Largs Academy, St Mary’s Primary and Largs Primary and was delivered by collaboration between hub South West, Morrison Construction and North Ayrshire Council.

Michael McBrearty, chief executive of hub South West, said: “Largs is an outstanding new campus that hub South West is delighted to be a part of.

“To be at the official opening today and see pupils utilise this fantastic facility is a real testament to the hard work and innovation that all parties brought to the process of delivering the new campus.

“Largs Campus will provide excellent facilities for the wider community and transform education in the seaside town. The setting is spectacular and the opportunities for sport and outdoor learning in the neighbouring facilities are absolutely first- class.”

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon came back to her Ayrshire roots to officially open the campus.

Morrison’s Allan Cunningham added: “It was wonderful to see the First Minister tour this fantastic campus and meet pupils and teachers who have been enjoying the state- of- the- art educational, arts and sporting facilities.”