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Many secondary pupils in Ross-shire set to return to classrooms today – though school transport is affected and caution advised


By Hector MacKenzie

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Dingwall Academy.
Dingwall Academy.

MOST secondary pupils in Ross-shire will be returning to the classrooms today although school transport

Dingwall Academy flagged to parents, pupils and carers that it will open today.

But it warned school transport is "limited to main roads".

Around 150 schools were closed yesterday across Highland Council's area as the weather took its toll and many primaries are also set to be closed today.

Dingwall Academy posted: "School transport is running this morning but is limited to main roads. There will be no buses to The Heights, Loch Ussie or Strathconon.

"Dingwall Academy will therefore be open, but due to the continuing wintry weather, only for senior pupils in S4, S5 and S6.

"Everyone should only travel if safe do to so, should senior pupils miss a prelim then this will be re-scheduled."

Fortrose Academy is also opening but is keeping a weather eye on the transport situation.

It posted: "The school will be open today although we will have a delayed start to allow for bus delays and staff to travel in safely."

Gairloch High School says it will be open too.

"All busses have left the garage. There might be delays in pick up times due to road conditions.

"Stay safe and don’t wait any longer than 20 minutes.

"School is open as normal however keep checking our adverse weather line and Facebook for updates."

Ullapool High School posted: "Due to the still treacherous road conditions there is not transport from Lochinver/Stoer/Drumbeg today. Keep safe."

Alness Academy will be open to S4/5/6 only today and posted: "Do not travel if road conditions are unsafe."

Invergordon Academy posted: "Invergordon Academy will be open from 10am today to allow for the safe travel of pupils and staff.

"Pupils travelling on the Milton/Newmore bus will be picked up at the normal time. Bus pupils should make their way to the canteen when they arrive. Prelims will still go ahead today, with a delayed start."

Tain Royal Academy is also open. It posted: "School is open today.

"Please wrap up warm for walking/travelling to school, but if you feel it is not safe to travel then please do not undertake the journey."

The Highland Council closure list as at 8am included:

Ardersier Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Ardersier Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Ardross Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Avoch Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Avoch Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Balnain Primary: Closed (severe road conditions)

Beauly Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Beauly Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Ben Wyvis Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Ben Wyvis Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Cannich Bridge Primary: Closed (severe road conditions)

Cannich Bridge Primary Nursery: Closed (severe road conditions)

Cromarty Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Culbokie Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Culbokie Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Dingwall Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Dingwall Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Dochgarroch Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Dochgarroch Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Drummond School: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Drummond School Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Ferintosh Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Foyers Primary: Closed (severe road conditions)

Glen Urquhart High School: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Glenurquhart Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Invergordon Academy: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Kinmylies Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Kinmylies Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Kirkhill Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Kirkhill Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Marybank Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Marybank Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Milton Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Milton Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Mulbuie Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Mulbuie Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Munlochy Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Newmore Primary: Closed (bad weather)

North Kessock Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

North Kessock Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Obsdale Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Obsdale Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Park Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Park Primary School: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

Resolis Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Resolis Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (bad weather)

Rosehall Primary: Closed (bad weather)

South Lodge Primary: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

South Lodge Primary Nursery: Partially closed - opening 1 hour later (severe road conditions)

St Clement's School: Closed (bad weather)

St Clement's School Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

St Duthus School: Closed (no water/heating/power)

Strathconon Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Stratherrick Primary: Closed (severe road conditions)

Stratherrick Primary Nursery: Closed (severe road conditions)

Strathgarve Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Strathgarve Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Strathpeffer Primary: Closed (severe road conditions)

Strathpeffer Primary Nursery: Closed (severe road conditions)

Tarradale Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Tarradale Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Teanassie Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Teanassie Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Tomnacross Primary: Closed (bad weather)

Tomnacross Primary Nursery: Closed (bad weather)

Tore Primary: Closed (bad weather)

The list is updated from 7am and is regularly updated as information comes in.


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