Education

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

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

A new £15 million Inverness primary school and nursery will provide pupils with unisex toilets only.

The requirement for high school pupils and staff to wear face coverings in classrooms will be removed from the end of the month.

The building at Birichen has a history of use as a school, library and reading room.

Outdoor learning classrooms have been erected at two Sutherland schools following a fundraising drive.

Highland Council are inviting parents and carers to consider enrolling their child for Gaelic Medium education.

Funds will help with running costs and enable staff to deliver more outdoor learning for schools

Highland Council is inviting parents and carers to enrol their child for the next school session starting on August 16.

Infants at a primary school in Tain are enjoying a new barked area in their learning garden after a power outage required SSE to dig it up.

An all-day careers event will be held at Skibo Castle in February to help the private members club recruit new staff.

A community interest company has teamed up with High Life Highland libraries to help give children access to technology.

A Gaelic film produced by a Wester Ross high school has been shortlisted for an award in the prestigious Gaelic short film competition, 'FilmG'.

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

Experienced adviser Sheena Stewart has been appointed as university secretary at the University of the Highlands and Islands

Gairloch High School pupils are ready to ‘get on their bike’ after receiving funding from Cycling Scotland.

Report finds University of the Highlands and Islands project has helped young people gain better access to vital science and technology education

"Bad weather" and "unforeseen circumstances" are the reasons for the closures.

Report finds University of the Highlands and Islands project has helped young people gain better access to vital science and technology education

The event will give advice and information on how to discuss climate change with children in a simple, fun and empowering way.