Inveralmond Community High School in Livingston. Pic: Google Maps

In a message posted on social media today, West Lothian Council said: "All parents/carers whose children attend Inveralmond Community High School should have received this message via GroupCall but pupils have been moved from ICHS following the discovery of a suspected military artefact.

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"As a precautionary measure, and until the device is examined by specialist officers, pupils & staff have been moved to nearby schools and lunch will be provided.