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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) gives budding entrepreneurs extra week to work on business ideas

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) gives budding entrepreneurs extra week to work on business ideas

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) gives budding entrepreneurs extra week to work on business ideas

20 March 2022

Budding entrepreneurs have a little longer to share their best business ideas and have a chance of sharing in £8000 of prize money


Brora and Helmsdale pupils collect Pennies for Peace

Brora and Helmsdale pupils collect Pennies for Peace

Brora and Helmsdale pupils collect Pennies for Peace

17 March 2022

Both schools heard about the work of Red Cross and ShelterBox.


Highland Council is ranked the worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7

Highland Council is ranked the worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7

Highland Council is ranked the worst in Scotland for literacy and numeracy in P1, P4 and P7

15 March 2022

The revelations sparked calls for an overhaul of education


Tongue Primary Nursery partially closed due to Covid related issues

Tongue Primary Nursery partially closed due to Covid related issues

Tongue Primary Nursery partially closed due to Covid related issues

14 March 2022

A north Sutherland primary nursery will join three other schools that will not be operating fully today.


Scottish economy minister Kate Forbes officially opens Dingwall's new science education facility

Scottish economy minister Kate Forbes officially opens Dingwall's new science education facility

Scottish economy minister Kate Forbes officially opens Dingwall's new science education facility

12 March 2022

The latest in a series of new facilities aimed at stimulating interest in science and technology has been officially opened in Dingwall


History of north west Sutherland Iron Age broch chronicled in new book

History of north west Sutherland Iron Age broch chronicled in new book

History of north west Sutherland Iron Age broch chronicled in new book

12 March 2022

A new book chronicling the history of an Iron Age broch in north west Sutherland has been released


Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

11 March 2022

North Highland College recognises that an industry recognised degree 'provides the increased professionalism' in making gamekeeping a career option.


North Coast head teacher speaks out about 'challenging' Care Inspectorate visit to Tongue nursery

North Coast head teacher speaks out about 'challenging' Care Inspectorate visit to Tongue nursery

North Coast head teacher speaks out about 'challenging' Care Inspectorate visit to Tongue nursery

11 March 2022

Inspectors arrived at the facility unannounced at the start of the new academic year in September 2021.


Schools in the Highlands raise support for Ukraine

Schools in the Highlands raise support for Ukraine

Schools in the Highlands raise support for Ukraine

08 March 2022

Schools across the Highlands are showing their support for Ukraine by organising sponsored activities and events to raise donations to help refugees.


North Coast Campus shows its solidarity with the people of Ukraine

North Coast Campus shows its solidarity with the people of Ukraine

North Coast Campus shows its solidarity with the people of Ukraine

07 March 2022

An appeal for donations of clothing and equipment was launched last week and has been answered by local communities.


Petition opposing unisex-only toilets in schools gathers support

Petition opposing unisex-only toilets in schools gathers support

Petition opposing unisex-only toilets in schools gathers support

07 March 2022

Highland parents have launched an online petition demanding separate toilets for girls and boys in all schools.


Rugby club recruit community coach to cover Sutherland school areas

Rugby club recruit community coach to cover Sutherland school areas

Rugby club recruit community coach to cover Sutherland school areas

01 March 2022

A rugby club has been reaching out and inspiring young budding players in Sutherland thanks to the work of their new community rugby coach.


Assynt pupils' participation in after-school activities hindered by loss of key Ullapool to Lochinver bus service

Assynt pupils' participation in after-school activities hindered by loss of key Ullapool to Lochinver bus service

Assynt pupils' participation in after-school activities hindered by loss of key Ullapool to Lochinver bus service

01 March 2022

Assynt Community Council is now working towards the reinstatement of the 5.20pm Ullapool to Lochinver bus.


PICTURES: Melvich Primary School pupil council's wellbeing days go down a treat

PICTURES: Melvich Primary School pupil council's wellbeing days go down a treat

PICTURES: Melvich Primary School pupil council's wellbeing days go down a treat

28 February 2022

The enterprising pupil council members lined up a host of activities.


Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

25 February 2022

Parents and carers of eligible children have less than a week left to apply for a school age payment of more than £250.


Pupils sent home due to 'major flood' at Tain primary school

Pupils sent home due to 'major flood' at Tain primary school

Pupils sent home due to 'major flood' at Tain primary school

25 February 2022

Pupils at Knockbreck Primary are being sent home due to a 'major flood' in the main building of the school.


Highland primary schools invited to bring curling to the classroom following Team GB success

Highland primary schools invited to bring curling to the classroom following Team GB success

Highland primary schools invited to bring curling to the classroom following Team GB success

24 February 2022

Primary schools across the Highlands are being invited to join a nationwide initiative to introduce youngsters to the sport of curling.


POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

21 February 2022

The majority of those who took part in our online poll agree with the move to easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Schools from Monday.


POLL: Covid-19 school rules eased but what do you think?

POLL: Covid-19 school rules eased but what do you think?

POLL: Covid-19 school rules eased but what do you think?

16 February 2022

The requirement to wear face coverings in classrooms will be removed from the end of the month First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced last week.


Schools and nurseries in Scourie, Durness and Kinlochbervie closed today

Schools and nurseries in Scourie, Durness and Kinlochbervie closed today

Schools and nurseries in Scourie, Durness and Kinlochbervie closed today

14 February 2022

Six schools and nurseries across north-west Sutherland will join two other Highland schools not operating today.


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