Education

The former Saughton Prison governor's house, off Calder Road.

Locals object to Muslim primary school at prison Kevin Quinn

The show BullyBully will be part of this year's Edinburgh International Children’s Festival. Picture: Kamerich & Budwilowitz

Children's festival tackles 'childish' world leaders, climate change and gender Brian Ferguson

The former prison governor's house at Saughton Prison (HMP Edinburgh).

Plans to build Muslim primary school in former prison governor's house Kevin Quinn

Concerned parents with Craig Hoy MSP and Cheryl Brown from Midlothian Sure Start.

Petition launched to save 'crucial' early leaning centres in Midlothian By The Newsroom

Teachers on the picket line at Royal Mile Primary School.

Passing drivers support for striking teachers Ian Swanson

The Scottish Actor who boasted impressive roles from James Bond to Robin Hood, was born in the Fountainbridge area in 1930. Back then, he attended Tollcross Primary School but decided to leave education early at 13 to become a milkman. Unlikely origins for the man who would become one of Scotland’s most famous stars. He passed away in 2020, but his legacy lives on in the hearts of many.

10 Famous Edinburgh Students: Celebrities who studied at Edinburgh schools Thomas Mackay

The new Liberton High community campus will also include a cafe, library and police base.

New Liberton High School plans given go-ahead Ian Swanson

CodeClan chief executive Loral Quinn: 'We have an ongoing commitment to getting diverse talent into the ecosystem faster.' Picture: Erika Stevenson

Nine in ten CodeClan students could not afford a place without industry support Scott Reid

Union confirms 20 more days strike action

Teaching union announces 20 more days of strike action Jolene Campbell

The new National Robotarium building sits on the Heriot-Watt University campus site.

Heriot-Watt seeks partner to create hub that could generate 10,000 jobs Scott Reid

16-year-old Armadale Academy student Logan Johnstone will walk the West Highland Way with his mum Jennifer later this year.

Autistic teen takes on 97-mile challenge for school which 'changed his life' Kevin Quinn

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken of her desire to help vulnerable children (Picture: Andy Buchanan/pool/Getty Images)

Education Sturgeon's pledge to help vulnerable young people faces key test – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Whisky and vodka will be made at the new art gallery dstillery complex at Jupiter Artland.

Jupiter Artland to create ‘art gallery distillery' centre under expansion vision Brian Ferguson

Stephanie Maia and her daughter Valentina experimen with dry ice at Summerhall, one of the venues in this year's Edinburgh Science Festival. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh Science Festival reveals line-up for 2023 event Brian Ferguson

Edinburgh EIS secretary Alison Murphy says cuts would 'make an already bad situation worse'

'Education cuts will hit poor children' Ian Swanson

Stewart's Melville boarding house to close

Stewart's Melville boarding school to close Jolene Campbell

North Berwick High School was 15th on the top 100 secondary schools based on exam results, in the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2023. The school had 33 per cent of pupils pass two or more advance highers, ranking the school 10th best in Scotland for advanced highers. Stock photo of pupils from the school.

The top Lothian state secondary schools Kevin Quinn

Fettes College in Edinburgh topped the Sunday Times list for independent secondary schools in Scotland based on A-level results.

Best local private schools named in Sunday Times guide Kevin Quinn

According to the Sunday Times, Boroughmuir High School is the best state secondary in Edinburgh. The school, which moved to a new building in 2018, was ranked sixth overall in the 2023 Parent Power Schools Guide for Scotland.

Best Edinburgh schools listed in guide Anna Bryan

College staff across Edinburgh walkout on Tuesday over proposed cuts

College lecturers walkout over plans to cut 180 jobs Jolene Campbell

Education Scotland said the teaching on offer at the Howdenhall children’s home was unsatisfactory (Picture: Emma Cook)

Council's guardianship of vulnerable children is a disgrace – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Teachers on strike pictured outside Edinburgh City Chambers in November. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

'It's up to unions to suspend strikes for exams' says education secretary PA

Some of the top schools in Edinburgh, clockwise from top left: Royal High School, Merchiston Castle School, Boroughmuir High School and Fettes College.

The best schools in Edinburgh ranked according to 2023 Schools Guide Kevin Quinn

Teachers often work outside school hours to prepare lessons (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Council's plans fail to prioritise education, but councillors can change that Alison Dickie

The road sign warns drives not to enter the zone when the lights are flashing. Picture: Police Scotland.

Police crackdown on illegal parking outside school sees 11 parents fined Ian Swanson

Many children are going without their free school meals because of problems with the computer system.

Primary pupils denied free school meals Ian Swanson

Staff begin their latest round of strike action today (Wednesday).

University staff begin unprecedented strike action Kevin Quinn

An artist's impression of the approved plans for the site.

Plans for student flats at old high school approved Kevin Quinn

St Matthew's RC Primary in Rosewell, Midlothian

Parents terrified after shock proposal to close 'safe-haven' primary school Anna Bryan

Ellie Gomersall says the report reveals the "appalling state" of the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector

Call for reform of student accommodation Ian Swanson

Helping apprentices advance in the workplace (photo: Adobe)

Skills For Life – National Apprenticeship Week! Nigel Booth

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Protesters take part in a union rally on November 30, 2022 in London, England. Representatives of National Education Union (NEU), Communication Workers Union (CWU) and the public-service union Unison joined a rally by the University and College Union (UCU) amid strike action by staff at educational institutions across the UK. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

UCU confirm strike dates for February and March - 70,000 to walk out Sophie Wills

Teachers are said to be increasingly angry at the failure of the Scottish Government and Cosla to make a new pay offer.

City schools close as teachers' anger grows Ian Swanson

Most younger children in Midlothian would no longer have access to any musical instrument tuition under the proposals put forward by the council.

Musical instrument lessons for most children to be axed in Scottish council area Jane Bradley

Cammy Day, City of Edinburgh Council leader. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

No plans to axe teachers Donald Turvill, LDR

There's no sign of the Scottish Government relenting over teachers' pay despite strikes (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP spin and Tories' attacks on workers' rights won't build a better society Ian Murray

Primary and secondary schools will close, but special arrangements could be made for pupils taking assessments.

Schools to close as teachers walk out Ian Swanson

The recycling initiative has seen an increase in recycling but the council says there is still room for improvement.

News Recycling in schools increases after bins initiative Ian Swanson

Artist's impression of how the proposed student accommodation development at Jock's Lodge would look.

Jock’s Lodge student accommodation plans submitted Ian Swanson

Today's teachers are worthy of public support in their pay dispute (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Teachers' strikes? That meant six of the belt in my day – Vladimir McTavish Vladimir McTavish

The incident happened at Ross High School in Tranent

Schoolboy blinded in one eye by playground craze Alexander Lawrie

Wang Pok Lo graduating from the Open University at 13 years old.

Meet the Edinburgh prodigy PhD student who is just 18 Annabelle Gauntlett

School strikes: Pictures show Edinburgh teachers protesting pay as the school strikes continue across the country

In pictures: Capital teachers protest as strikes continue Rachel Mackie

Nicky Campbell believes a former Edinburgh teacher who he saw molesting a classmate will soon be brought to justice.

Nicky Campbell’s teacher faces new sex abuse claims Gary Flockhart

The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed primary schools will close for all pupils on January 10, while secondary schools will shut on January 11.

Dates for new school strikes across city next week Gary Flockhart

Energy costs mean students are forced to go to the library for warmth, says Labour.

Fears for students returning to university amid cost of living crisis Ian Swanson

Edinburgh Napier University's Merchiston campus. Picture: Edinburgh Napier University

Ex-Skyscanner chief to headline tech symposium at Edinburgh Napier University Scott Reid

Residents are concerned plans to extend South Queensferry school could have a detrimental impact on Station Road traffic

Plans to extend school branded 'absolute insanity' by locals Kevin Quinn

On becoming First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon asked to be judged on her track record on education (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sturgeon is failing on education because of her indy ambition – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Outlander star Sam Heughan is throwing his weight behind a move to add film and television to the curriculum of schools in Edinburgh and beyond. Photo: Robert McFadzean/Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Sam Heughan backs star search in Edinburgh schools Gary Flockhart

The screening of the film at Edinburgh University did not go ahead. (Photo credit: Lisa Mackenzie)

Edinburgh students block hall to stop screening of 'transphobic' film Anna Bryan

A planning application for a development of high-quality purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Edinburgh’s Canongate has been given the green light following an appeal by property developers to the Scottish Government.

Green light for student development in Canongate Gary Flockhart

The Sunday Times’ Schools Guide 2023, called Parent Power, was published today and names the top performing and highest-achieving schools across the country and is billed as “the definitive guide to secondary schools”.

Edinburgh high school named among Scotland’s best Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh South Labour MP Ian Murray says shelving the new school proposed for Gilmerton is a "devastating blow".

Shelving new school 'devastating blow' says MP Ian Swanson

Members of the EIS are due to stage one-day walk-out on Thursday.

New pay offer for teachers in bid to avert strike Craig Paton

Education convener Joan Griffiths says "clear educational benefits" were identified in having a shared campus at Liberton. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

City centre search for site for new Gaelic school is underway Donald Turvill

The Teviot Row House venue

Protest against Edinburgh University students' union screening World Cup matches By The Newsroom

Teachers are due to go on strike next Thursday, over a pay dispute. Stock photo of teachers marching for better pay in 2018. Photo by John Devlin.

Teacher speaks out on strike action Kevin Quinn

EIS members will stage a one-day strike next Thursday over pay.

City schools to close as teachers walk out Ian Swanson

Bullying cases are on the rise in Edinburgh schools. (Photo: Lisa Ferguson)

Huge rise in school bullying cases includes more than 500 racist incidents Donald Turvill, LDR

The council's preferred option was for a Gaelic high school to be built on a joint campus with the new Liberton High School.

Government wants ‘early progress’ from council on Gaelic high school Ian Swanson

Pupils are having to sit waiting for their teacher's laptop to load so the lesson can begin, according to the EIS.

Slow laptops holding pupils back Ian Swanson

New Zealand rugby stars Tupou Vaa'i & Ethan de Groot pictured with the pupils from Leith Primary School on their Daily Mile.

All Blacks rugby stars visit local schoolchildren Kevin Quinn

Teachers across Scotland have voted to strike (Clare Grant)

Teachers in Scotland vote to strike Ginny Sanderson

Dr Ndalinoshisho Liita-Iyaloo Cairney with her baby

Day in the Life: Dr Cairney of the University of Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

Sciennes Primary School in Sciennes Road, Edinburgh (Google Streetview)

Primary school pupils banned from playing traditional playground game Ian Swanson

The University of Edinburgh

University staff fury over 'disastrous' pay delays Jolene Campbell

A campaign honour feminist medical pioneer Elsie Inglis with a statue on Edinburgh's Royal Mile has become embroiled in controversy since a royal sculptor was appointed to design the tribute.

Elsie Inglis statue campaigners fear for safety after royal sculptor backlash Brian Ferguson

Trinity Primary School.

Pupils without hot food for six months Donald Turvill, LDR

Author Emma Grae was honoured at this year's Scots Language Awards for his previous book, Be Guid Tae Yer Mammy. Picture: Alan Richardson

Author tackles prejudice against Scots language n new ‘coming of age’ novel Brian Ferguson

Logan Stewart, Ava Kiddie, Hannah Webster and Hamish Patterson from Claypotts Primary in Dundee helped launch the new plastics ehibition at the V&A. Picture: Mi chael McGurk

Paradox of plastic’s impact on the planet explored in new V&A Dundee exhibition Brian Ferguson

Pupils from James Gillespie's High School explained to councillors how vital YouTube is for their studies.

YouTube school ban to be lifted within 10 days Ian Swanson