2 h. ago SNP face 'flunked it' claim as gap grows between Scotland's richest and poorest pupils

Opposition parties seized on new data showing the ‘destinations’ of Scottish school leavers

Politics

3 h. ago Shock closure of Falkirk primary school sparks probe into other buildings

Falkirk Chief Executive Kenneth Lawrie apologised for the disruption caused by the closure of Maddiston Primary School and praised staff for their efforts to relocate nearly 500 pupils over the weekend

Events

4 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon legacy 'in tatters' as attainment gap in Scots schools widens with more kids unemployed

SNP ministers are accused of having "flunked" their record on education and narrowing the life chances of the poorest pupils in the process.

Politics

25 h. ago Police called to Scots high school amid reports of 'youths with weapons'

Police were called to St Andrew's and St Bride's High School in East Kilbride after receiving a report of youths in possession of weapons but "no criminality was established".

Events

43 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon DJs with Alan Cumming at Pitlochry festival 'where Saturday night is happening'

The former First Minister also partied alongside TV presenter Kirsty Wark.

Politics

3 d. ago Phones should be banned in schools to combat alarming trend of filming violence

"Our kids cannot afford to suffer any longer."

Events

4 d. ago Anas Sarwar: I will ban mobile phones in school classrooms as Labour First Minister

The Scottish Labour leader said he would make schools ‘safe, calm places for learning again’

Politics

4 d. ago Mobile phones to be banned in Scots schools if Labour wins next Holyrood election

Anas Sarwar used his keynote speech at the Scottish Labour conference to promise he would make schools "safe, calm places for learning again"

Politics

4 d. ago Blow for Anas Sarwar after Scottish Labour rejects motion on single sex spaces in schools

Delegates went against the leadership after critics accused the motion of "misinformation".

Events

4 d. ago Teen boy arrested as Scots high school put into lockdown over incident

Cops confirmed a 15-year-old has been arrested in connection.

Events

4 d. ago Knox Academy: Police arrest teenager over 'BB gun' incident after Scottish secondary school goes into lockdown

Force says there is no ongoing threat to the school or the public

Events

4 d. ago Open Day: Discover how outdoor learning creates the ‘Glenalmond spirit’ at school in spectacular setting

Glenalmond College is an education based on adventure, with pupils experiencing outdoor activities including mountain biking, rock climbing and mountaineering. Discover more at the school open day Saturday, 22 March.

Politics

4 d. ago Scottish Labour to prioritise school leavers who do not go to university

EXCLUSIVE: Party leader Anas Sarwar will say apprenticeships, training and jobs should have the same government focus as higher education.

Culture

4 d. ago More support needed for Scots school leavers not attending university

"Young people should have the same opportunities regardless of their choices when they leave school."

Culture

4 d. ago Falkirk Council primary school closed for at least six months after defects discovered

Falkirk Council education bosses have announced a primary school will be closed until at least August with pupils sent to other schools across the district.

Politics

5 d. ago Fire that broke out in school 'started deliberately', Police believe

" Dyce Academy remains closed to pupils and staff following a fire overnight.”

Events

5 d. ago Overnight blaze at Scots high school was 'wilful' police say

An overnight blaze at a Scots high school is being treated as wilful by investigators.

Events

6 d. ago Dyce Academy: Scottish secondary school shut this week after 60 firefighters battled huge blaze

Investigation launched into the cause of the overnight fire

Events

6 d. ago Dyce Academy: Scottish secondary school shut indefinitely after 60 firefighters battled huge blaze

Investigation launched into the cause of the overnight fire

Events

6 d. ago What now for interest rates as school fees push UK inflation to 10

“If there was any doubt about what the Bank of England would do at its March interest rate meeting there isn’t now” – Nicholas Hyett, Wealth Club

Economics