Education

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

Dingwall Primary School have been gifted over 2000 books thanks to the kindness of a second-hand bookshop and a local parent.

Schools in Alness and Tain made the Highlands’ top five in The Sunday Times’ Scottish primary school league table, released today.

Police have arrested a man after malicious emails - understood to be a firearms threat - were sent to multiple Highland and Moray schools.

The idea is to create a sixth form college accessible online to all pupils in the Highlands to ramp-up learning and attainment.

Last year was the first time the school had ever won the competition, but they have now done it twice in-a-row.

Local authorities such as Highland Council are being called upon to review ASL provision processes.

Badcaul Primary, around 30 miles from Ullapool Primary, has been mothballed since January 2022 when the roll fell to zero.

The P7s were enlightened to the impact of their phones after watching a Channel 4 documentary that saw a school give up their devices for 21 days.

A bursary scheme aimed at helping young Highland people who are seeking a life in farming or agriculture will open for applications again next week.

Councillor Michael Gregson warns when ‘Highland figures are so poor’ then ‘we need more transparency and openness’.

The Angus man says he is “delighted” with his new post at the Wester Ross school, which will officially begin in March.

A Highland nursery is celebrating after a surprise inspection praised the service and staff's "warm, caring and nurturing" support of the children.

The local authority admits that it ‘has an impact on service delivery including at school level’.

A group of Dingwall P7s have started locking up their phones overnight — and they are encouraging their parents and fellow classmates to follow suit.

‘It’s great to get an extra chance to chat to the children - although they are not too happy with my suggestion for a singalong on the route!’

Highland Council and High Life Highland have announced the purchase of two new mobile libraries.

The Girls Do Science event returned to the capital of the Highlands, inspiring young women to think about a future in science.

‘Achieving net zero is vital for our future and it feels good to be helping clients switch to renewable energy sources.’

‘She demonstrated a willingness to get her hands dirty and showcase both her academic and practical skills to her lecturers and peers in every task.’