Inquiry into head teacher's death

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A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a head teacher thought to have taken her own life after a critical school inspection.

The body of Irene Hogg, 54, was found in a remote part of the Scottish Borders at the end of March last year.

Her family had sought an inquiry into the death of Miss Hogg, who was head at Glendinning Primary in Galashiels.

A Crown Office spokeswoman confirmed an inquiry would take place but added that a date had yet to be fixed.

A full-scale search operation was launched when Miss Hogg did not return to work after Easter Monday last year.

Her body was discovered next to a burn near Towford Outdoor Centre in the Cheviot Hills on 26 March.

She had been a teacher for more than 30 years and head teacher at Glendinning Primary for 19 years.

Her family claim she was the victim of work-related stress.

The circumstances surrounding Miss Hogg's death will now be investigated by an inquiry.

A venue has not been confirmed for the hearing but it is expected to take place at Jedburgh Sheriff Court.