Ayr school to host open evening for ex-pupils next week

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Ex-pupils and architect enthusiasts alike are invited to an open evening of an Ayr school next week.Ayr Grammar Primary School and Early Years Centre, on the town’s Fort Street, will be open on Tuesday, November 15 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.The school moved into the former Ayr Academy building in 2020, following extensive renovations.The transformation was recognised the following year when the school picked up an award from the Glasgow Institute of Architects.Residents are now being offered the chance to look around the award-winning school, which was originally constructed in 1880.Many of the school’s period features and architectural gems still remain- which will no doubt be appreciated by former pupils.Visitors will be given a map which they can use to explore, and staff and pupils from Ayr Grammar will be on hand to talk about their school.Head teacher Gail Gilbert said: “It’s great to welcome people into our school and be able to showcase the refurbishment first hand.“We love our new building, and we hope everyone attending the open evening enjoys the experience.”Councillor Stephen Ferry, education portfolio holder for South Ayrshire Council, said: “Ayr Grammar missed out on an official opening as we were in the middle of the pandemic, so this event winds the clock back.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“We want to give people the opportunity to look round the