Morrison Construction is to begin a major demolition project in the Highlands.

The contractor will work alongside hub North Scotland and specialist sub-contractors to level the former Inverness Royal Academy building.

The work will begin on Monday, 28 November and is expected to be completed in early 2017.

Once demolished, the former school site will be make way for a school playground, school car parking, and form part of two new all-weather pitches.

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However, it is known asbestos is present within the former school buildings, with all locations and types of asbestos recorded on an asbestos register.

The council said: "The condition of the asbestos has been monitored at regular intervals to manage the risk to prevent harm to the building occupants or anyone working within the buildings.

"Now that the buildings are to be demolished, the asbestos needs to be removed and this will be carried out under controlled conditions by suitably qualified and experienced personnel. All asbestos waste will be put in the appropriate packaging and removed from site in sealed containers."

(LM)