PRIMARY Six pupils from Melrose will be welcomed at the Scottish Parliament next week to test their European knowledge at this year’s Euroquiz.

More than 400 schools from throughout the country entered the competition and following a series of heats that took place earlier this year, the winning 29-schools will now compete in the final.

And that takes place in the Debating Chamber from 1pm to 3.30pm on Monday June 13.

Euroquiz was first held in 1993 and sees teams of pupils working together to broaden their knowledge of European history, geography, sport, culture, languages and the European Union.

Deputy Presiding Officer and Euroquiz quizmaster Annabelle Ewing MSP said: “I’m delighted to be welcoming young people back to the Parliament for this event which helps young people to learn more about our European neighbours in a fun and engaging way.

“I’m sure the pupils from al over Scotland have been studying very hard for the final and will be determined to take the trophy home.

“The Euroquiz heats involved more than 2,000 pupils and over 400 schools so it’s great to see the enthusiasm for this competition and I congratulate each and every one of them for reaching the final.

The final will be streamed live here: