Home News Education

EDUCATION

Sutherland councillor’s motion offers hope for survival of Edderton Primary School earmarked for mothballing by Highland Council

Edderton Primary School, which has seen numbers dwindle to just two expected pupils for next year’s term, had been earmarked for closure.

Sutherland-wide search for inspiring young citizen to win clan prize

Nominations are being invited for the 2025 Clan Sutherland Young Citizen of the Year Award.

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

A group of Highland secondary pupils will get a first-hand look at the variety of opportunities that the salmon farming sector offers.

Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool eco-champions have been awarded funding to continue their marine conservation and education work.

Bonar Bridge coffee morning gives £440 boost to project supporting schools on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

The Ometepe Project provides uniforms and educational materials and equipment for eight schools on Ometepe Island.

LOOKING BACK: Durness pupils’ Gaelic concert

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

PICTURES: Dornoch’s new Historylinks Heritage Hub a ‘tremendous addition’ to the town

Viscount Thurso officially opened the £641,000 extension to Historylinks yesterday.

LOOKING BACK: Winning slogan wins Edinburgh trip for Tongue Primary School pupils

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

Viscount Thurso to officially open new heritage hub at Dornoch’s Historylinks Museum

The £641,000 museum extension aims to keep the story of Dornoch alive for both visitors and local people.

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.

Pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School wear red and donate change for Red Nose Day

Pupils raised more than £113 for Comic Relief.

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Community councillors in Edderton say they feel “railroaded” after learning that staff and parents were told the school would close in July.

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Helmsdale Primary School pupils have shown they are a hit when it comes to playing badminton.

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Farr Primary School pupils have topped the Highland heats of the Euroquiz challenge.

Hot chocolate and bedtime stories at Bonar Bridge Primary School to mark World Book Day

The first World Book Day in the UK and Ireland was held in 1997.

LOOKING BACK: Gledfield’s winning cross country team

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

Gaelic singer and presenter Joy Dunlop led the way as Melvich Primary and Early Learning Centre celebrated World Gaelic Week 2025.

EDUCATION

Sutherland councillor’s motion offers hope for survival of Edderton Primary School earmarked for mothballing by Highland Council

Sutherland-wide search for inspiring young citizen to win clan prize

Sutherland-wide search for inspiring young citizen to win clan prize

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

Highland secondary pupils get opportunity to explore careers in salmon farming sector

Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Bonar Bridge coffee morning gives £440 boost to project supporting schools on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

Bonar Bridge coffee morning gives £440 boost to project supporting schools on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua

LOOKING BACK: Durness pupils’ Gaelic concert

LOOKING BACK: Durness pupils’ Gaelic concert

PICTURES: Dornoch’s new Historylinks Heritage Hub a ‘tremendous addition’ to the town

PICTURES: Dornoch’s new Historylinks Heritage Hub a ‘tremendous addition’ to the town

LOOKING BACK: Winning slogan wins Edinburgh trip for Tongue Primary School pupils

LOOKING BACK: Winning slogan wins Edinburgh trip for Tongue Primary School pupils

Viscount Thurso to officially open new heritage hub at Dornoch’s Historylinks Museum

Viscount Thurso to officially open new heritage hub at Dornoch’s Historylinks Museum

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School wear red and donate change for Red Nose Day

Pupils at Bonar Bridge Primary School wear red and donate change for Red Nose Day

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Helmsdale Primary School smashes it at badminton tournament

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Euroquiz fever grips Farr Primary School in Bettyhill as team of P6 pupils win place in national finals

Hot chocolate and bedtime stories at Bonar Bridge Primary School to mark World Book Day

Hot chocolate and bedtime stories at Bonar Bridge Primary School to mark World Book Day

LOOKING BACK: Gledfield’s winning cross country team

LOOKING BACK: Gledfield’s winning cross country team

BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

BBC presenter leads online Gaelic sessions for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils ahead of competitions to design maps and t-shirts

MOST READ