Official Opening, Ayr Academy, - Monday 2nd October 2017

In an event hosted by South Ayrshire Council, the new Ayr Academy was officially opened on Monday 2 October, with young people and parents among the 180 guests on the night.
The building was officially opened by John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, and John Duncan, Lord Lord-Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, in what was one of his final public appearances before retiring.
Construction of the £25million school began at Ayr's Craigie Estate in January 2016. With a history dating back to 1233, the last incarnation was built in 1880 and closed earlier this year. Its eye-catching replacement has space for up to 1,000 pupils, and features two learning plazas, a multi-use hall, two gyms, fitness/movement room, and sports pitches.
Construction works were undertaken by Kier Construction.