Education

On results day, SQA will open its helpline at 8am to answer learners’ questions about their certificates.

Highland pupils are facing the threat of possible fresh school closures in September after a union began strike balloting.

Next month marks the return to study for thousands of students at the University of the Highlands and Islands as they embark on kinds of courses.

Two members of UHI's nursing and midwifery team climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of a charity close to their hearts.

Warning – reading this story may just make you feel old!

“It is very important to be kind to people and you need to have purpose in your life."

Both the school and a local charity shop are helping parents cut costs and reduce waste.

"Highland Council will always prioritise the safety and wellbeing of staff and pupils," said a local authority spokesperson.

Prizes for endeavour and distinction in disciplines ranging from English to mathematics and sport to music have been handed out to pupils.

Scottish Government numbers show that more than 35 per cent of Highland school buildings are inadequate.

It was a real team effort with items retrieved ranging from a massive tyre to a discarded tennis racket"

Every student is guaranteed an interview for a job and employers have signed up to guaranteed employment of 75 per cent of the successful graduates.

Customers are being invited to back the scheme which supports school children.

An Easter Ross secondary has gone above and beyond the call of duty to try and reunite lost hoodies with their owners.

Some amazing stories from students who have taken on daunting challenges.

The pupils were successful after an interview process.

CHILDREN were put at risk of harm at a Black Isle nursery according to a report published earlier this week.

'I work for a big company and it has put my name out there for people who didn't know me before.'

Here are some of the classes taking the next step in their education.

She 'brings a wealth of experience to the role which our pupils, staff and wider community will greatly benefit from'.