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Campus facilities 'world class' | Campus facilities 'world class' |
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A £31.4m shared campus development in the Scottish Borders has been officially opened. | |
The Princess Royal carried out the ceremony at the Heriot-Watt University and Borders College project in Galashiels. | |
She was given a guided tour of the facilities before meeting students and unveiling a special plaque. | |
Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale MSP Jeremy Purvis said the region could now boast a "world class facility". | Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale MSP Jeremy Purvis said the region could now boast a "world class facility". |
The Liberal Democrat MSP said: "The real benefit will be for the young people in the Borders and those who travel here from around the world to receive a first class education." | The Liberal Democrat MSP said: "The real benefit will be for the young people in the Borders and those who travel here from around the world to receive a first class education." |
"They will become ambassadors for the region. | "They will become ambassadors for the region. |
"The record investment announced three years ago has brought about facilities that we should all be proud of." | "The record investment announced three years ago has brought about facilities that we should all be proud of." |
The development aims to "maximise education opportunities" for students in the Borders. | The development aims to "maximise education opportunities" for students in the Borders. |