Education

An opportunity to end the decades-long wait for a new-build special school in Dingwall could arrive with a £50m investment.

Two young musicians are hoping to inspire the Highlands’ future musical maestros.

The Groat challenged it over its internal communications compared to what emerged publicly.

Hundreds of pages of confidential emails help lift the lid on what went on behind closed doors at the local authority.

A North Kessock primary is trailblazing the way for Highland schools to incorporate a “dedicated learning garden”.

Planning permission has been secured for the development, which ‘will also serve as a vital tourism hub along the North Coast 500 route’.

The picture tells the story - but the community response to the problem is encouraging.

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.

A Cromarty craftsperson apprentice has scooped the highest accolade at a national awards ceremony.

‘We grew up in a decade of relative turmoil. The post-war economic boom had ended, and the country was beset with labour strikes and power cuts.’

Another “fantastic” instalment of the Inverness Music Festival has drawn to a close after a busy few weeks.

The headteacher of Inverness High School was “delighted” to win the School of the Year award at Highland Heroes on behalf of pupils.

A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.

Four Fortrose girls have been crowned the winners of a prestigious competition, which aims to carve out space for women in a male-dominated industry.

Taking place at the Inverness Methodist Church on Huntly Street, the musical event sees performers compete in a variety of classes.

An Alness Academy pupil has spoken out on behalf of Highland young people in the Houses of Parliament, Westminster.

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.

The school had made it to the quarter finals in their first ever year entering the competition to compete alongside Scotland’s best.