Staff and pupils have moved into a new £37million campus at Cumbernauld Academy.

The school was formed in August 2014 following the merger of Cumbernauld and Abronhill high schools.

The new development was funded by North Lanarkshire Council and the Scottish Government

Mark Cairns, Head Teacher of Cumbernauld Academy, said: "The success of the merger can be seen in so many ways, from the excellent exam results to the plethora of awards achieved since then.

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"As we now move into a state-of-the-art educational facility, everyone connected to the school community is excited and optimistic about the future.

"Our pupils have been actively involved with the bespoke aspects of the build, including design elements including the new Cumbernauld mural to the social spaces in the Language and Communication Support Centre."

The new building features a range of facilities including the latest ICT provision, drama and assembly hall and social areas.

Meanwhile, the traditional school library model has been replaced by a semi-open plan 'e-learning' area for pupils to use.

Other highlights include a new photo studio, a combined science lab and science theory room and indoor sports facilities which will be available for community use during out of school hours. The overall building also includes a replacement venue for the current Cumbernauld Theatre.