Education

Halkirk Primary School pupils had to look high in the sky last week to see a VIP visitor – Britain's tallest man.

One of the standout exhibits is the historic charter, granted by King Charles I, that officially made Dornoch into a Royal Burgh.

East Sutherland Schools Sports Association held its annual cross country competition last month.

UHI Inverness is set to launch a month-long series of events aimed at helping cash-strapped students better manage their finances.

The annual summer fèis runs this year at Golspie High School from Monday to Friday, July 1-5.

Pupils at Golspie High School have helped design special stamps for walkers on the John O’Groats Trail.

Lairg and District Learning Centre, which opened in a renovated school house in 2004, offers a wide range of classes and workshops.

A space industry convention for young people should be funded by the UK government and held in the far north, Jamie Stone said.

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.

The local authority decided to mothball the facility last June due to low numbers.

A mobile art exhibit is set to return to the Highlands with its latest exhibition “A Bonnie Way: Unravelling the seduction of the countryside”.

UHI Inverness say they will continue to support the talks between the trade unions and College Employers Scotland.

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.

Inverness Castle is among the settings of a new historic novel for young readers set during the time of Mary Queen of Scots.

The family at the centre of the allegations now just wants to ‘move on with our lives’ but are satisfied their daughter has been ‘vindicated.’

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

Mr Naples-Campbell was appointed the acting principal of the campus in June last year.

The pupils were shown round by Fiona Mackenzie, Strathnaver Museum development manager.