The new building houses the school’s early level department (Roinn na Tràth Ìre) and comprises two nursery classrooms, two primary classrooms, a production kitchen, dining area, offices and other facilities.

It will provide the nursery accommodation required to meet the expansion of free early learning and childcare provision for three-and-four-year-olds from August 2020 as well increasing the capacity of the primary school to address the roll pressures there. The kitchen will also supply meals to other nurseries in the Inverness area.

Works were carried out by Morgan Sindall and managed by the Highland Council’s development and infrastructure service.

While there are still some external works still to complete, the building was handed over on time and within the £2.1 million budget.

Chairman of the education committee, John Finlayson, said: “It is good to see this work completed to meet both the needs of the school and also to support the expansion of Early Learning and Childcare. I am sure staff parents and pupils will all be delighted with the completion of this important project.”

Ian MacDonald, special works manager at Morgan Sindall Construction in Scotland, said: “Modular construction is being adopted quickly in education, largely due to the speed and quality it offers, along with relative lack of disruption to school life in comparison to traditional methods.

“The expandable nature of the units also means facilities can be further extended to meet future demand for school places.

“We have great collaborative relationships with both The Highland Council and the SPA Framework, and we’re very pleased to hand over this latest project ahead of schedule.”