THE £28 million Greyhope School and Community Hub in the Aberdeen area of Torry has officially opened.
Built by Morrison Construction, designed by Halliday Fraser Munro, and delivered by hub North Scotland, the new school has room for up to 434 primary pupils and 100 early learning and nursery places.
The facility also hosts a range of essential services including housing and health support, community learning, a library, and café.
Ewen Fowlie, operations director for hub North Scotland, said, “Greyhope is an outstanding community facility which is already providing a wonderful learning environment for children and excellent services for Torry residents. This building will be a community landmark enjoyed by everyone for generations to come.”
Councillor Martin Greig, convener of Aberdeen City Council’s education and children’s services committee, added, “I am delighted to officially open Greyhope School and Community Hub today. The new school is a splendid facility that has been carefully designed for the benefit of the young people of Torry. The rooms and spaces offer a high quality learning and caring environment.
“The community hub is already becoming a busy hive of activity that provides a wide range of additional services to the local area at various times of the day. Everyone is settling in well. It’s good to hear pupils and residents say how pleased they are with their fine new building. Greyhope will make a real difference and serve Torry for generations to come.”
