School closed since December over oil leak

A primary school has been closed since December amid extensive work to counteract an oil leak.

Pupils from Ga rtly School, near Huntly, are instead having to be taught at Kennethmont School, about three miles away.

Some children were said to have been left feeling ill after the leak and resulting strong smell last year.

Aberdeenshire Council said the demolition of outbuildings and replacement of soil was needed.

The local authority said efforts were continuing to re - open as soon as possible, but that safety was the priority.