25 April 2024
A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.
24 April 2024
A mobile art exhibit is set to return to the Highlands with its latest exhibition “A Bonnie Way: Unravelling the seduction of the countryside”.
24 April 2024
Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.
19 April 2024
The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.
17 April 2024
Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’
17 April 2024
Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.
10 April 2024
Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.
06 April 2024
Lyth Arts Centre announces the launch of Inspired by Books – a ‘new and exciting’ visual exhibition by local artist Katie Squires.
03 April 2024
Maree Todd MSP has praised Caithness KLICs charity in Wick for its invaluable support to young carers in the community.
03 April 2024
An audience of parents, grandparents and friends were treated to a primary school quiz competition in Thurso West Church on Wednesday, March 27.
02 April 2024
He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’
28 March 2024
Pupils at Noss Primary in Wick performed at the school’s annual talent competition, Noss’ Got Talent, on Wednesday.
27 March 2024
Creative pupils at Canisbay Primary helped Scottish Water officially launch a new free water refill tap at John O’Groats.
27 March 2024
Children in Wick have been meeting the town’s elderly residents thanks to an intergenerational initiative.
27 March 2024
UHI North, West and Hebrides is taking forward its post-merger plans to become a fully integrated organisation.
26 March 2024
A new initiative has just announced how it will help enhance apprenticeship opportunities in the north Highlands.
26 March 2024
The 22nd annual Caithness International Science Festival brought entertainment and education for the whole family to the far north.
23 March 2024
The children in Pennyland’s Primary 1 class decided they wanted to learn more about how to keep healthy so suggested doing a “Healthy Me” term topic.
23 March 2024
This week's Focus North conference in Wick set the scene for the future of the far north and included bespoke films available to watch.
21 March 2024
Hundreds of trees, chosen for their benefits to wildlife, have been planted alongside Wick River in a project involving groups of schoolchildren.