A £4m extension to Kingussie High School has officially opened.

The celebration was marked by the oldest pupil, Harry Grant and the youngest pupil, Stephenie Dare cutting a ribbon and the unveiling of a new school flag and the premiere of the school's new tune, 'Gu Dichiollach' ('With Diligence').

The new accommodation at Kingussie High School sees four temporary huts replaced by a new block which consists of nine classrooms, as well as specialist classrooms for Art and Design and Music. There is also a Pupil Support Unit which has been fitted out to a high specification to allow all learners to attend the school. In addition, the school also has a new entrance and some much-needed social space for the pupils, a new car park and new social space along the promenade for its students.

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The contractor for the project was Graham Construction.

The ceremony also marked the retirement of Kingussie High School's head teacher, John Tracey. Speaking at the opening, he said: "We are delighted that all of the hard work in campaigning for an upgrade of the school has paid off. I commend the fortitude and patience of staff, pupils and families while the contractors were building.

"The journey was worth it with us having reached our destination, and what a destination! A school the community can be proud of."

(JP/CD)