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Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

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

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

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

Travelling gallery set to visit three Highland venues next week

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

Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

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

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

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

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

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

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

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

New children’s book by popular Inverness writer is released today

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

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

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.’

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

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

North West Sutherland Schools Group headteacher ‘over the moon’ at permanent appointment

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

Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill brings history to life for Farr Primary School pupils

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

Last minute appeal for headteacher for Lochinver and Achiltibuie primary schools

The Highland Council is recruiting for a new £61,839-a-year head for the two schools

Highland Council lifts threat of closure from Brora nursery after strong opposition

Education officer Ian Jackson told parents earlier this week that the local authority did not intend to proceed with the closure proposal.

Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

UHI North, West and Hebrides is taking forward its post-merger plans to become a fully integrated organisation.

Lairg and District Learning Centre announces new classes including historic maps workshop

The learning centre is teaming up with ARCH Highland to run a free historical maps workshop.

Brora pupils cut sod with golden spade at symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for Old Clyne School project

Thurso-based O'Brien Construction will start work next Monday, April 1, to transform the building into a heritage centre and visitor attraction.

EDUCATION

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

Travelling gallery set to visit three Highland venues next week

Travelling gallery set to visit three Highland venues next week

Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

Industrial action had ‘minimal impact’ on college operations, UHI Inverness say

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

New children’s book by popular Inverness writer is released today

New children’s book by popular Inverness writer is released today

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s dilapidated schools

North West Sutherland Schools Group headteacher ‘over the moon’ at permanent appointment

North West Sutherland Schools Group headteacher ‘over the moon’ at permanent appointment

Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill brings history to life for Farr Primary School pupils

Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill brings history to life for Farr Primary School pupils

Last minute appeal for headteacher for Lochinver and Achiltibuie primary schools

Last minute appeal for headteacher for Lochinver and Achiltibuie primary schools

Highland Council lifts threat of closure from Brora nursery after strong opposition

Highland Council lifts threat of closure from Brora nursery after strong opposition

Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

Lairg and District Learning Centre announces new classes including historic maps workshop

Lairg and District Learning Centre announces new classes including historic maps workshop

Brora pupils cut sod with golden spade at symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for Old Clyne School project

Brora pupils cut sod with golden spade at symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for Old Clyne School project

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