The official opening of a primary marked the conclusion of a £12.6 million schools project in Arbroath.
Former staff, pupils and guests attended Timmergreens Primary School on Wednesday to admire the modern facility, which welcomed pupils in August.
Angus Council Depute Provost Alex King unveiled a commemorative plaque at the event which was attended by Councillor Sheena Welsh, convener for children and learning as well as head teacher Jacqueline Smith and Rev Alasdair Graham.
The opening of Timmergreens comes at the conclusion of the first phase of the Arbroath Schools Project, which has also included the construction of a new Warddykes Primary and razing of old school buildings.
Warddykes will be officially opened next week.
Mrs Welsh said: “The children and staff have been settling in to their new surroundings since the start of the new school year and we’re delighted to join them today to formally induct the new Timmergreens into our school estate.
“The project team has delivered an excellent modern, bright and multi-functional environment for learning.
“They have also given renewed focus for this school as a centre point for the local community.”
The original Timmergreens was constructed almost 50 years ago and opened to pupils in 1969.
It was taken down between October and December 2014.
Mr King said: “The Arbroath School Project represents a major investment in to the local schools estate and, of course, the local community.
“I am delighted with the finished development, the opportunities it will offer our children and the knowledge and enjoyment they will gain here.”
The new school provides seven classrooms for more than 200 children to learn, along with a nursery, multi-purpose hall and library as well as general purpose rooms and tutorial spaces.
The design maximises the use of natural light, with near-full height windows and a clerestory around the central activity spaces.
The main teaching spaces surround the playground space outdoors which means that it can be accessed from every classroom as required.
There were also children and staff and representatives from contractors Robertson Tayside and procurement partners hub East Central Scotland at the opening.
Kevin Dickson, regional managing director of Robertson Tayside, said: “This is the latest step in our work to help transform education facilities for young people in Angus.
“Timmergreens pupils and staff have been involved at all stages of the building process and they are now benefitting from a light, modern and spacious learning environment which will give them every opportunity to thrive in their education.”
The next phase of the Arbroath Schools Project includes the replacement of Hayshead, Ladyloan and Muirfield primary schools.
