Education

A total of 20 local apprentices have been hired in Caithness and north Sutherland thanks to the support of a fund which aims to boost employment.

The Highland MSP said it would be a 'huge relief' for families.

Dornoch primary and nursery children performed carols and told stories this morning.

More than two dozen schools and nurseries across the Highlands were closed on Thursday after Storm Pia brought gales and widespread disruption.

Assynt is home to around 100 ‘significant’ wych elms which are feared to be at risk of Dutch elm disease.

The p1 and p2 classes at Golspie Primary School performed the nativity play The Sleepy Shepherd.

Far north school Melvich primary has achieved its first Green Flag accreditation after the "fantastic" addition of a timber tunnel in the playground.

Scottish Government figures show Highland Council has the worst school estate and curriculum for excellence performance in Scotland.

Over 200 came along to watch the show at Dornoch Academy

To support the appeal, the pupils created posters and spread the word via friends and family.

The percentage of Highland pupils achieving the expected levels in both literacy and numeracy has increased.

Dornoch Firth 3–18 campus were awarded a bursary of £3000.

Staff at UHI colleges are set to join colleagues across Scotland by taking fresh strike action in 2024.

The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) dismissed more than a dozen allegations as 'not proved'.

School support staff across Scotland have ended a long-running pay dispute with council leaders after they voted to accept a new pay offer.

Pupils watched as firefighters demonstrated how to use the hose and other equipment.

At school my only dream career was to be a Blue Peter presenter.

Five school leavers from Caithness and north Sutherland have been awarded scholarships from the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm.

A winter series of six schools cross country events is being held from November to February.

Over £8000 in prize money is up for grabs.