The new primary school at Hillside will not open on 27 March as planned. Aberdeenshire Council officers have taken the decision to defer the opening of Hillside School until Tuesday 18 April. They say that this extension of time will fully facilitate all the rigorous testing and snagging required to make the school safe for children and staff.

Council officers have written a detailed letter to parents, explaining the position and the consequential impact. It was being issued to parents this afternoon. I have attached a copy.