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'Momentous day' as new £56m school to open its doors

'Momentous day' as new £56m school to open its doors
BBC Scotland Friday 05 June 2026, 05:02 UTC 1 min read
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The school will replace the old Dumfries High School which was at the "end of life" more than five years ago.

The school will replace the old Dumfries High School which was at the "end of life" more than five years ago.
Dumfries High School (ORG)
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