Education

Pupils from Nairn Academy have set up their own businesses as part of a project to empower young people.

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

Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.

A conference bringing together international innovators in aquaculture, animal health and agritech will be held in Inverness later this year.

An eco trial at an Inverness school proved such a success that it has saved a million kilowatt hours of electricity after being rolled out widely.

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.’

Top musicians travelled to Nairn for a special workshop with primary pupils, in partnership with a local classical music initiative.

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

Concerns over tree protection and the possible move of the public library are among recent concerns raised over plans for the new Nairn Academy.

An Inverness school has created an oasis of playground calm for pupils in need of peace and quiet reflection.

An Inverness secondary school has been applauded by a national body for efforts in tackling spiralling absenteeism since the pandemic.

An award-winning climate influencer is set to bring her climate action strategies to the Highlands.

An Inverness nursery has become the first in the Highlands to achieve a mark of excellence in a “revolutionary” new approach to early learning.

Two young Inverness talents said winning a sought-after scholarship at a city performing arts school is helping them grow in confidence.

College lecturers have cast a “decisive vote of no confidence” in the leader of UHI Inverness amid allegations of pay dispute intimidation.

The local authority said ‘suitable and robust arrangements were not effectively put in place at school.’

Inspectors have given a Black Isle school a mix of ‘satisfactory’ and ‘good’ ratings following their most recent visit.

Quality of learning activities and progress monitoring were among the weakneses highlighted in a new report for a Highland primary school.

Cultarlann Inbhir Nis in the city’s old East Church played host to its first Gaelic language lessons at the weekend.

Pupils visited the Clootie Well in Munlochy last week to learn a bit about local history and culture as well as how to help protect the environment.