Two dilapidated schools set to be revamped with government cash

Boroughmuir High in Edinburgh and Campbeltown Grammar in Argyll are the latest to get the boost as part of Scotland's Schools for the Future programme.

The announcement brings the number of school projects to 37, benefiting almost 20,000 pupils.

Education secretary Michael Russell, who lives in Argyll and Bute, said: "The buildings currently housing Boroughmuir and Campbeltown secondary schools are two of the last three classed as 'suitability D' in the country.

"By replacing these outdated facilities we will ensure that another 1,500 pupils will benefit from state-of-the-art learning environments."

He said the Scottish Government and the Scottish Futures Trust would now work with Edinburgh and Argyll and Bute councils to explore the best options for improving both schools.

Further primary and secondary school projects will be announced in the new year.

The 2010 School Estate statistics showed there were six secondary schools rated Suitability D (bad) and Condition C (poor).

Edinburgh city council education leader Marilyne MacLaren said: "It's a lovely Christmas present for Boroughmuir. We've been trying for so many years to secure the development of the school which is in a dilapidated state. We have a major ongoing programme of new school building and improvement work across the city and this is a fantastic addition."