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Education news
Calls grow for a new Catholic secondary school in AberdeenAberdeen has three Catholic primary schools but, unlike other large cities, it does not have a similar secondary.
BBC News · 14 November 2026
Exams and results
Outdoor learning success earns national recognition for Rothesay pupilsArgyll & Bute Council · 12 November 2026
Education news
Campus partners delivering work experience for pupilsSenior pupils from Ardrossan Academy and Kilwinning Academy are being given a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience of the construction industry
North Ayrshire Council · 12 November 2026
Education news
Statement after threatening messages sent to a number of schools in Scotland – Highland CouncilThis morning a threatening email was sent to schools across Highland and elsewhere across Scotland and the UK.
Highland Council · 11 November 2026
Nursery and early years
Pupils settle in at the new St Stephen's Community Hub | North Lanarkshire CouncilSmiles, laughter and plenty of exploring marked the first day at St Stephen's Community Hub for pupils in Coatbridge.
North Lanarkshire Council · 11 November 2026
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Education news
Local Pupils Join Armistice Day Commemoration – Scottish Borders CouncilLocal Pupils join Council for Armistice Day Commemoration
Scottish Borders Council · 11 November 2026
Education news
Statement: Hoax emails to schools – Shetland Islands CouncilCouncil issues a statement in response to news about threatening mails received today by schools
Shetland Islands Council · 11 November 2026
Education news
No risk to public from hoax school bomb threats, says government ministerPolice Scotland said at least 1,000 schools received the email but the warnings were immediately assessed as hoaxes.
BBC News · 11 November 2026
Education news
Aberdeen business tycoon Sir Jim Milne dies aged 85The self-described "farmer's loon" left school at 14 but became a leading business and charity figure.
BBC News · 11 November 2026
Education news
'No guarantee' school can avoid staff shortages says bossLaurence Findlay says Aberdeenshire Council is working to reduce the risk at Fraserburgh Academy.
BBC News · 11 November 2026
Education news
Renfrewshire pupils find nature on their doorstepA new film from NatureScot features pupils from Fordbank, St David’s and St Margaret’s primary schools.
Renfrewshire Council · 10 November 2026
School changes and consultations
West Lothian views to be shared with national consultation over mobile phones in schools - West Lothian NewsApproval is being sought to share West Lothian opinions on restricting the use of mobile phones in school with a national consultation.
West Lothian Council · 10 November 2026
Funding
A school meal is the best deal! | East Ayrshire Council NewsSophie, Oliver, Carmen, Arran and Lauren from Kilmarnock Academy, with Head of Campus David Rose, welcomed special guests from the Council to the William McIlvanney Campus for a fresh, sustainable school meal.
East Ayrshire Council · 6 November 2026
Funding
Report on Eyemouth Primary School and Early Years and Family Centre taken to Council – Scottish Borders CouncilOn Thursday 5 November, Council considered the RIBA Stage 3 and Project approval report on Eyemouth Primary School and Early Years and Family Centre and has agreed to progress the project to the next stage.
Scottish Borders Council · 6 November 2026
Nursery and early years
Fair Isle Primary School receives ‘excellent’ HMIE inspection – Shetland Islands CouncilThe inspection report for Fair Isle Primary and Pre-School has been published today by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE).
Shetland Islands Council · 3 November 2026
Education news
A thousand job applications, five interviews and still no jobAnnual Scottish figures on young people not in education, employment or training are due later - one young woman shares her struggle.
BBC News · 3 November 2026
Teachers and classes
Secondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote islandKaty Phenix relocated to Fair Isle from Redcar in North Yorkshire with her partner Josh Moore and their children Teddy, 11, and Hetty, six.
BBC News · 3 November 2026
Exams and results
Breathing space for households, and for Scottish public finances?This blog summarises the key messages in the 2026 UK Budget, setting out the impact on the upcoming Scottish Budget.
Scottish Parliament · 28 October 2026
Exams and results
Qualifications Scotland welcomes feedback on new Learner and Teacher and Practitioner ChartersQualifications Scotland · 28 October 2026
Exams and results
Qualifications Scotland seeks views on its corporate parenting commitmentsQualifications Scotland · 26 October 2026