Proposals for a new £50 million school in North Ayrshire have been approved by councillors.

The new campus will be built by Morrison Construction in Largs.

It will accommodate a relocated Largs Academy, a relocated St Mary’s RC Primary School and amalgamated Brisbane and Kelburn Primary School.

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In addition, a new early years centre will be developed.

Cllr John Bruce said: "This is a fantastic day for Largs and the cluster area.

"We are making massive strides in terms of our educational attainment and facilities like this one, and the one being developed in the Garnock Valley, will only help our young people realise their potential."

Work is due to begin on the new facility over the next few months and is scheduled to open in 2018.

(LM)