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School bike buses to be rolled out in Badenoch and Strathspey after early success
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (452+ words) An initiative encouraging children to cycle to school in Badenoch and Strathspey has been such a success that it's set to expand in 2026. Around 70 youngsters from Aviemore, Grantown and Deshar primary schools have had their first experience of "bike buses…...
SCHOOL CLOSURES: More than 100 schools in the Highlands face third day of disruption
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (121+ words) More than 100 schools across the Highlands will remain closed or open later today, as a Met Office yellow warning will be in place until noon. More than 100 schools in the Highlands face third day of weather disruption as Met Office's…...
Closures across Highland schools continue due to snow disruption
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (349+ words) Thousands of pupils across the Highlands will see their winter holidays extended for one more day as many schools are set to remain closed today due to challenging conditions on roads. " WEATHER UPDATE: Disruption on transport eases but some services…...
SCHOOL UPDATES: Majority of Highland schools closed or with delayed opening as snow disruption continues
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (518+ words) Return to school across the Highlands has been delayed for many schools today as heavy snow continues to affect the region. Highland Council shared a list of the schools to remain closed or that will be opening later today (Wednesday,…...
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ROW: Highland Council defends late finish for Christmas break
1+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) Highland Council has defended its decision to break up schools for the Christmas holidays on December 23. The scheduling of the 2025/26 winter break upset some staff, parents and pupils, with a social media post by Inverness South councillor Duncan Macpherson stoking…...
Learner drivers having to wait and wind of change?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (53+ words) A round-up of our September 2025 print edition front pages. Strathspey and Badenoch news round-up September 2025: Learner drivers having to wait and wind of change? As well as online news, features and other content, we still curate and produce print copies…...
Highland specialist teachers each responsible for 81 ASN pupils, figures show
2+ week, 1+ day ago (409+ words) Pupils with additional support needs (ASN) are being abandoned by the Scottish Government, says a Highland MSP. Rhoda Grant MSP made the accusation as figures reveal huge pressure on schools. In Highland Council area there are now 12,820 ASN pupils and…...
Super gran and secret behind success of school
2+ week, 1+ day ago (52+ words) A round-up of our March 2025 print edition front pages. Strathspey and Badenoch news round-up March 2025: Super gran and secret behind success of school As well as online news, features and other content, we still curate and produce print copies of…...
Golden girl and new twist in management bullying row
2+ week, 2+ day ago (53+ words) A round-up of our February 2025 print edition front pages. Strathspey and Badenoch news round-up February 2025: Golden girl and new twist in management bullying row As well as online news, features and other content, we still curate and produce print copies…...
DEBATE: Why did Highland Council only start the school holidays just before Christmas Eve â as dates through to 2028 revealed?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (828+ words) A Highland councillor is questioning why schools throughout the region only closed for the holiday just before Christmas Eve. Cllr Duncan Macpherson, who represents Inverness South, claims "many school teachers, school staff, parents and pupils" are unhappy at the late…...