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‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

‘Good’ and ‘satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

28 March 2024

Inspectors have given a Black Isle school a mix of ‘satisfactory’ and ‘good’ ratings following their most recent visit.


Resilience and challenges highlighted in new report for Highland primary school and nursery

Resilience and challenges highlighted in new report for Highland primary school and nursery

Resilience and challenges highlighted in new report for Highland primary school and nursery

27 March 2024

Quality of learning activities and progress monitoring were among the weakneses highlighted in a new report for a Highland primary school.


Historic first for new cultural centre in Inverness

Historic first for new cultural centre in Inverness

Historic first for new cultural centre in Inverness

25 March 2024

Cultarlann Inbhir Nis in the city’s old East Church played host to its first Gaelic language lessons at the weekend.


Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

25 March 2024

Pupils visited the Clootie Well in Munlochy last week to learn a bit about local history and culture as well as how to help protect the environment.


Consultation to consider future of Croy Primary School

Consultation to consider future of Croy Primary School

Consultation to consider future of Croy Primary School

25 March 2024

A Croy school could be closed and its school roll incorporated into plans for the new school at Tornagrain.


PICTURES: Inverness girls attend STEM workshop in Highland capital

PICTURES: Inverness girls attend STEM workshop in Highland capital

PICTURES: Inverness girls attend STEM workshop in Highland capital

24 March 2024

Skills Development Scotland staged a Girls Do Science workshop to encourage more women into STEM careers.


PICTURES: Family fun discovering the Ness Islands at book and trail launch

PICTURES: Family fun discovering the Ness Islands at book and trail launch

PICTURES: Family fun discovering the Ness Islands at book and trail launch

23 March 2024

Inverness families enjoyed a day of fun activities as a new activity book and trail was launched on last week.


Women in the Jacobite rising will be focus at event marking Battle of Culloden anniversary

Women in the Jacobite rising will be focus at event marking Battle of Culloden anniversary

Women in the Jacobite rising will be focus at event marking Battle of Culloden anniversary

23 March 2024

Two award-winning authors will speak at an Inverness event celebrating women in the Jacobite rising to mark the anniversary of the poignant battle.


Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

Highland entrepreneurs of the future pick up awards at regional finals

22 March 2024

The business leaders of the future have been recognised at the Highland and Moray regional finals of the Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme.


Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s £105,487-a-year education boss Nicky Grant is on ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.


UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

UPDATE: Fortrose Academy loses both head teacher and deputy head to ‘approved leave’

21 March 2024

Questions are being asked what is behind the move but the council refuses to say what it means by ‘approved leave.’


Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

Highland Council announces Fortrose Academy head teacher Jacquie Ross has been replaced

21 March 2024

The local authority says she is 'currently absent from work' and Gairloch High head Wim Chalmet is taking over for now.


PICTURES: Inverness performing arts pupils impress with talent at special workshop

PICTURES: Inverness performing arts pupils impress with talent at special workshop

PICTURES: Inverness performing arts pupils impress with talent at special workshop

20 March 2024

Pupils of an Inverness performing arts school were treated to a special class last week.


WATCH: Callum Beattie drops into Fortrose Academy for Caledonia sing-along

WATCH: Callum Beattie drops into Fortrose Academy for Caledonia sing-along

WATCH: Callum Beattie drops into Fortrose Academy for Caledonia sing-along

20 March 2024

Callum Beattie dropped in to Fortrose Academy yesterday (March 19) to meet some of the youngsters making a difference in their community.


Students in Inverness invited to complete survey – and benefit hospice

Students in Inverness invited to complete survey – and benefit hospice

Students in Inverness invited to complete survey – and benefit hospice

18 March 2024

Students in Inverness are being encouraged to give feedback about their learning experience – and help the Highland Hospice.


WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

WATCH: Highland Heroes secondary teacher says 'it takes a village to raise a child'

17 March 2024

Recently moving from Golspie to Invergordon, Catherine Ferguson was "overwhelmed" to be named Highland Heroes' secondary teacher of the year.


WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

WATCH: Sutherland primary teacher 'overwhelmed' by Highland Heroes win

17 March 2024

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.


WATCH: Community-driven Merkinch Primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

WATCH: Community-driven Merkinch Primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

WATCH: Community-driven Merkinch Primary crowned school of the year at Highland Heroes Awards

17 March 2024

An Inverness school has been named as school of the year at this year's Highland Heroes Awards.


Inverness father-of-four wins chef scholarship after quitting his job

Inverness father-of-four wins chef scholarship after quitting his job

Inverness father-of-four wins chef scholarship after quitting his job

14 March 2024

An Inverness cookery student who quit his job to follow his dream of being a chef has won a scholarship offering training at a high-end restaurant.


Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.


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