Queen to visit Cumbernauld secondary school today

It is a big day in Cumbernauld as the Queen visits a secondary school there.

Her Majesty will tour Greenfaulds High this morning on their last day of term.

Her Majesty will be met by the Lord Lieutenant of Dunbartonshire and the Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire before moving to the central atrium where there will be a Gaelic welcome by pupils from the school.

The Queen will be invited to view an exhibition and the headteacher, together with local historians, will explain the school’s history.

She will watch North Lanarskhire's School Pipe Band perform and meet teachers and Service Staff and view a performance by North Lanarkshire Schools’ Pipe Band on the athletic track before presenting two Provost Community Recognition awards.

Her Majesty will then return inside the school to the auditorium where there will be a Gaelic poetry recital by a pupil from Condorrat Primary School and a Gaelic song will be performed by pupils from East Dunbartonshire String Ensemble.

Before leaving, The Queen will present awards to pupils and staff before receiving a posy and unveiling a plaque to mark the visit.