Education

Top musicians travelled to Nairn for a special workshop with primary pupils, in partnership with a local classical music initiative.

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’

Concerns over tree protection and the possible move of the public library are among recent concerns raised over plans for the new Nairn Academy.

An Inverness school has created an oasis of playground calm for pupils in need of peace and quiet reflection.

An Inverness secondary school has been applauded by a national body for efforts in tackling spiralling absenteeism since the pandemic.

An award-winning climate influencer is set to bring her climate action strategies to the Highlands.

An Inverness nursery has become the first in the Highlands to achieve a mark of excellence in a “revolutionary” new approach to early learning.

Two young Inverness talents said winning a sought-after scholarship at a city performing arts school is helping them grow in confidence.

College lecturers have cast a “decisive vote of no confidence” in the leader of UHI Inverness amid allegations of pay dispute intimidation.

The local authority said ‘suitable and robust arrangements were not effectively put in place at school.’

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.