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Primary school pupils celebrate success in the sun at annual Baillie Cup

Primary school pupils celebrate success in the sun at annual Baillie Cup

Primary school pupils celebrate success in the sun at annual Baillie Cup

30 May 2023

The biggest athletics event for primary school pupils in Scotland took place at Bught Park.


Two Highland schools at risk from potentially dangerous concrete, report claims

Two Highland schools at risk from potentially dangerous concrete, report claims

Two Highland schools at risk from potentially dangerous concrete, report claims

29 May 2023

Two schools in the Highlands contain a potentially dangerous concrete putting them at risk of collapse, according to a report.


Highland Council points to deaths abroad as it defends "embarrassing" bouncy castle ban and U-turn

Highland Council points to deaths abroad as it defends "embarrassing" bouncy castle ban and U-turn

Highland Council points to deaths abroad as it defends "embarrassing" bouncy castle ban and U-turn

25 May 2023

Highland Council has defended its short-lived bouncy castle ban by citing fatal accidents in Australia, Spain and the south of England.


Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

Long overdue new schools on hold due to funding hiatus

24 May 2023

They include St Clement’s Special School and Beauly, Dunvegan, Park and Tornagrain primaries


Challenges posed to education by AI among issues to be explored at College Expo Roadshow in Inverness

Challenges posed to education by AI among issues to be explored at College Expo Roadshow in Inverness

Challenges posed to education by AI among issues to be explored at College Expo Roadshow in Inverness

23 May 2023

WAYS colleges are adapting to challenges like the post-Covid world, cost-of-living crisis and rise of AI will be discussed at a roadshow in Inverness.


Glen Urquhart High School pupils tour Inverness Airport on 'Week of Work' experience

Glen Urquhart High School pupils tour Inverness Airport on 'Week of Work' experience

Glen Urquhart High School pupils tour Inverness Airport on 'Week of Work' experience

23 May 2023

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) opened up one of its key sites to pupils from Glen Urquhart High School as part of their ‘Week of Work’.


UHI Inverness art students awarded prizes at graduate showcase

UHI Inverness art students awarded prizes at graduate showcase

UHI Inverness art students awarded prizes at graduate showcase

21 May 2023

Art students from UHI Inverness received awards in recognition of their progress and talent at the Inverness Creative Academy.


Inverness youngsters learn lifesaving skills

Inverness youngsters learn lifesaving skills

Inverness youngsters learn lifesaving skills

21 May 2023

The children of Dalneigh Primary School in Inverness received a visit from Highland Training Group who gave them basic CPR and first aid training.


Shock as "insane" Highland Council ban on bouncy castles hits schools

Shock as "insane" Highland Council ban on bouncy castles hits schools

Shock as "insane" Highland Council ban on bouncy castles hits schools

18 May 2023

A family-run bouncy castle business buoyant for over a decade is facing sudden financial ruin after a mystery Highland Council ban.


CASE STUDIES: Why Scottish Government workplace scheme DYW has proven successful

CASE STUDIES: Why Scottish Government workplace scheme DYW has proven successful

CASE STUDIES: Why Scottish Government workplace scheme DYW has proven successful

18 May 2023

Three young beneficiaries of DYW locally have offered personal insight into why it is a force for good.


Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability


PICTURES: Lochardil infants learn about their human rights

PICTURES: Lochardil infants learn about their human rights

PICTURES: Lochardil infants learn about their human rights

16 May 2023

Inverness nursery school children explored their rights as Scotland’s Children and Young People’s Commissioner visited for a special reading.


Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

Highland Council indicates five long overdue new schools are at risk due to funding

15 May 2023

They include St Clement’s Special School and Beauly, Dunvegan, Park and Tornagrain primaries


Fears that young workforce scheme boosting Highlands faces collapse

Fears that young workforce scheme boosting Highlands faces collapse

Fears that young workforce scheme boosting Highlands faces collapse

15 May 2023

A Scottish Government jobs initiative that has helped thousands of young Highlanders is facing “a potential complete collapse” amid funding concerns.


Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

Jo de Sylva: 'The very core of artistic expression in the Highlands is in great jeopardy'

11 May 2023

She says 'traditional music that is so incredibly special to the Highlands, and if these proposed cuts happen, where does that leave us.'


Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

Kids after-school activities under threat across the Highlands due to council price hikes

11 May 2023

Raising fees to rent venues like halls, pitches and school halls sparks domino effect impacting many groups and organisations


Highland-based duo set for Venice Biennale exhibit with project exploring links between culture and landscape

Highland-based duo set for Venice Biennale exhibit with project exploring links between culture and landscape

Highland-based duo set for Venice Biennale exhibit with project exploring links between culture and landscape

09 May 2023

TWO HIGHLAND-based researchers were involved in a Scottish-born exhibition set to be on display at a major international arts event in Italy.


Black Isle netball team show off new kit at Eilean Dubh care home after £1000 boost

Black Isle netball team show off new kit at Eilean Dubh care home after £1000 boost

Black Isle netball team show off new kit at Eilean Dubh care home after £1000 boost

09 May 2023

A Fortrose school netball team which received a sponsorship boost from Parklands popped in to the local care home to say thanks.


Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

Highland Council pledges lifeline cash to fund work of much-loved charity SNAP

08 May 2023

Councillor Ken Gowans says the charity will get at least £60,000 in funding


Highland pupils who took learning into the hills

Highland pupils who took learning into the hills

Highland pupils who took learning into the hills

07 May 2023

Deer stalking and butchery skills were on a programme of events for pupils who took learning beyond the classrooms.


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