Headteacher, Kim Walker and kids from the pupil council joined Sean O'Callaghan from contractor Robertson Eastern to mark the beginning of the second phase of the local authority's £50m re-building programme.

The first phase of the project has already delivered four new and improved primary schools in Forfar and Carnoustie.

The second phase, which is expected to be completed by Spring next year, will see the development of a further two primary schools and an extension to Carnoustie High School.

Robertson involvement in the project comprises Robertson Capital Projects as overall project manager and investor, Robertson Eastern which will deliver the design and build contract and Robertson Facilities Management, which will provide a range of hard and soft facilities management services throughout the 30-year project duration.

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The Angus Partnership underpins Robertson's position in the Scottish schools PPP marketplace, where it has delivered phases one and two of the £72m Aberdeenshire Schools PPP project and is currently in the construction phase of the £100m Dundee Schools PPP project.

Robertson executive chairman, Bill Robertson, said: "It is pleasing to begin work on Langlands, which will bring much-needed modern educational facilities to the local community. Throughout the Forfar and Carnoustie schools project we have remained focused on creating purpose-built premises which contribute positively to the learning outcomes of local children.

"We now look forward to strengthening our relationship with Angus Council throughout the second phase of the project which will deliver a further two primary schools in the area together with the major redevelopment of Carnoustie High School."

(GK/JM)