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Strike threat for Highland school pupils as UNISON ballots members on industrial action

Strike threat for Highland school pupils as UNISON ballots members on industrial action

Strike threat for Highland school pupils as UNISON ballots members on industrial action

01 August 2023

Highland pupils are facing the threat of possible fresh school closures in September after a union began strike balloting.


Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023

Museums from around the Highlands have joined forces to provide a new way to learn about the rich history of the area.


Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

Highland teens in post-16 education urged to apply for £30 per week allowance funding

08 June 2023

Eligible teens aged 16-19 who qualify are entitled to £30 per week during term time.


Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

Highland Council scraps voting rights for religious representatives and youth convener

17 May 2023

The move divided the council as some felt it was anti-religious and others discussed accountability


DONALD MITCHELL: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

DONALD MITCHELL: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

DONALD MITCHELL: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

23 April 2023

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell


Girls from Kingussie High School beat teams across country as top investors

Girls from Kingussie High School beat teams across country as top investors

Girls from Kingussie High School beat teams across country as top investors

14 March 2023

The students came out top in the contest which aims to nurture future women in investment.


WATCH: Muirtown Primary scoops School of the Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Muirtown Primary scoops School of the Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Muirtown Primary scoops School of the Year at Highland Heroes 2023

12 March 2023

AN Inverness primary school has been named School of the Year at the Highland Heroes 2023 ceremony on Friday.


WATCH: Beth Fuller from Muirtown Primary wins Primary Teacher of The Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Beth Fuller from Muirtown Primary wins Primary Teacher of The Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Beth Fuller from Muirtown Primary wins Primary Teacher of The Year at Highland Heroes 2023

11 March 2023

Muirtown Primary School teacher Beth Fuller has been named Primary Teacher of the Year at the 2023 Highland Heroes event.


WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023

Computer science teacher Chris Aitken praised his fellow teachers while picking up the award.


WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year overwhelmed by Highland Heroes 2023 award

WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year overwhelmed by Highland Heroes 2023 award

WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year overwhelmed by Highland Heroes 2023 award

11 March 2023

Olivia started to volunteer at the age of 12 and has never looked back. She says volunteering also gives her lots back.


WATCH: Primary Pupil of the Year 'probably the most enthusiastic volunteer we have ever had!'

WATCH: Primary Pupil of the Year 'probably the most enthusiastic volunteer we have ever had!'

WATCH: Primary Pupil of the Year 'probably the most enthusiastic volunteer we have ever had!'

11 March 2023

Kornelia Porozynska's boundless enthusiasm and compassion touched judges of the Primary School Pupil of the Year category.


Badenoch publisher's backing for UHI bursaries

Badenoch publisher's backing for UHI bursaries

Badenoch publisher's backing for UHI bursaries

10 March 2023

Witherby Publishing Group will facilitate local students through UHI


More school strike dates for Highland teachers set for mid-March

More school strike dates for Highland teachers set for mid-March

More school strike dates for Highland teachers set for mid-March

28 February 2023

Schools across the region are likely to be closed due to an ongoing pay dispute.


All Highland schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

All Highland schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

All Highland schools will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

27 February 2023

Strikes over pay are set to cause disruption, despite the Scottish Secondary Teachers Association agreeing to defer action.


EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by four per cent in Highlands

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by four per cent in Highlands

EXCLUSIVE: Council tax could rise by four per cent in Highlands

23 February 2023

Move comes amid £54 million deficit and cost-of-living crisis


Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

Strike Action: An open letter to learners from the Education Secretary

22 February 2023

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville has outlined support for pupils during industrial action in an open letter.


Kingussie High School girls aiming to be Scotland’s best new business brains

Kingussie High School girls aiming to be Scotland’s best new business brains

Kingussie High School girls aiming to be Scotland’s best new business brains

21 February 2023

Teams from Kingussie High School are among the finalists in a hotly contested competition to find Scotland’s next generation of female investors


Primary schools across the strath invited to take part in castle time capsule project

Primary schools across the strath invited to take part in castle time capsule project

Primary schools across the strath invited to take part in castle time capsule project

20 February 2023

Inverness Castle project team has invited primary schools to get involved


Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

17 February 2023

40,000 properties were affected across the north at the storm's peak...


Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

14 February 2023

In the Highlands, 43 percent of pupils need some form of additional support for learning.


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