Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has confirmed it has submitted a planning application for a new Kelso High School.

The announcement comes following the completion of a land purchase agreement with the local authority and the land owners, Lothian Estates, earlier this year. The land in question was at Nethershot on Angraflat Road.

It is understood community drop-in sessions will now be held within the coming months to provide updates on the £21.8m project.

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Welcoming the news, Councillor Sandy Aitchison, Executive Member for Education, said: "The submission of the planning application brings a new Kelso High School another step closer.

"With a land purchase agreement already in place, I am pleased to see the project progressing and look forward to a brand new facility which will provide an improved learning environment for generations of Kelso children."

Paul McGirk, Chief Executive of the Council's development partner, Hub South East Scotland Ltd, added: "We are delighted with the progress being made on this project in partnership with the Council.

"Pupils and staff will benefit from modern, fit-for-purpose facilities and the community will benefit from investment in the local area. We look forward to making these plans a reality."

Hub South East Scotland has appointed Morrison Construction as contractor to build the school.

(JP/IT)