Education

A broch-themed fun day at Lyth Arts Centre inspired many children to learn a variety of Neolithic crafts and hear stories from a Pictish storyteller.

Wick-born writer Ewan Morrison has been nominated for a prestigious book award for his novel Nina X.

North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster has just announced an early festive programme of workshops over November.

North MSP Gail Ross has launched a consultation on a bill to address the needs of rural areas and is calling for feedback before the end of January.

Councillors in Wick and Thurso comment on the future imposition of car parking charges in Caithness.

Volunteers are now helping the elderly and disabled of the far north get to grips with modern technology and avoid feeling isolated.

Caithness Broch Project is holding a family-friendly Archaeological Arts and Crafts Fun Day at Lyth Arts Centre on Sunday.

Wick born Ian MacDonald goes from butcher's boy to novelist with his debut science fiction work.

A new exhibition by talented young locals has just opened at the North Lands Creative gallery in Lybster.

Computing science pupils at Wick High School learned about cyber security by knocking the stuffing out of a teddy.

A defence of teenagers took the accolades in a Thurso speechmaking competition for young people.

The Greencoat Stroupster Community Fund has made its first round of awards from the Dunnet and Canisbay Area Education and Training Fund.

Alness Academy head teacher Nicky Grant has been appointed as interim head of education services at Highland Council.

Research carried out by the Environmental Research Institute has highlighted the threat marine plastic poses to the North Atlantic’s largest seabird.

Pennyland Primary School in Thurso sees the positive benefits of community payback.

More than 200 students who achieved qualifications from North Highland College UHI in 2018/19 were recognised at a special award ceremony in Thurso.

Pupils from across the north learned how to keep themselves and others safe at this year’s Safe Highlanders event in Wick.

Wick High School pupils who received prizes during the past academic year include dux winner David Teixeira and five runners-up.

Professor Iain Baikie has been given a presentation to mark his years of service as a parent council member at Pulteneytown Academy and Newton Park.

Youngsters throughout Caithness and north Sutherland are happily settling into school as primary one pupils – as our pictures show.