Education

32 per cent of pupils at Liberton High School achieved five Highers or more- that's six per cent more than the government-set benchmark.
Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

10 high schools in the area which are overpeforming Neil Johnstone

School pupils says lessons are not hard enough Marie Sharp

Preston Lodge High School in East Lothian has closed off more than 20 rooms following the discovery of 'reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete' (RAAC)

Dodgy concrete in schools could be a serious risk to pupils – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Take a look through our photo gallery to see Midlothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

Midlothian high schools ranked best to worst Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh-born actor Ewen Bremner went to Portobello High School. His roles have inluded playing Daniel "Spud" Murphy in Trainspotting and its 2017 sequel T2 Trainspotting as well as parts in blockbusters such as Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.

Celebs who went to Portobello High School Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see West Lothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

West Lothian high schools ranked from best to worst Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see East Lothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

East Lothian high schools ranked from best to worst Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our picture gallery to see Edinburgh high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

Edinburgh high schools ranked from best to worst Gary Flockhart

Boroughmuir High School, which includes Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa among its former pupils, had 70 per cent of leavers achieving five or more Highers in 2021/2022. (Picture: Greg Macvean)

The 10 best high schools in the city Ginny Sanderson

Universities rely on foreign students to help cover the cost of educating Scottish students (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Students ‘infuriated’ as dissertations could go unmarked Anna Bryan

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth, seen with Humza Yousaf, can't wish her problems away (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

SNP must face up to schools’ problems, not bury their heads in nursery sandpit John McLellan

Great British Bake-Off Winner Peter Sawkins led a reading group for local children at Piershill Library today.

Bake-Off winner visits library to mark National Numeracy Day Kevin Quinn

Claudia Cavalluzzo, executive director at Converge: 'This year’s cohort proves that ideas and innovations are thriving in Scotland’s universities.'

Scottish university AI innovators among 100-strong Converge cohort Scott Reid

Universities rely on foreign students to help cover the cost of educating Scottish students (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Free university tuition in Scotland may not survive growing pressures John McLellan

The Screen Machine mobile cinema service, seen here at Bunessan, on the Isle of Mull, has operated across Scotland since 1998.
Picture: Iain MacColl

Edinburgh lines up 'Screen Machine' to help fill gaps left by Filmhouse closure Brian Ferguson

The Falkirk Junior Gaelic Choir performed at last year's Royal National Mòd in Perth. Picture: Peter Sandground

Alarm raised over 'erosion' of traditional Scottish culture due to Covid Brian Ferguson

Fettes students help clear undergrowth at Warriston crematorium as part of the Big Help Out.

Fettes students join Big Help Out at park, food bank and crematorium Ian Swanson

The shortlist for the Tes Schools Awards 2023 has been announced, celebrating the work of school leaders, teachers and school staff across the UK.

Edinburgh school in running for 'best secondary in UK' Gary Flockhart

Stockbridge Primary School pupils are calling for Edinburgh's streets to be made safer for all. Picture with school road safety guard Willie Grieve and Edinburgh Central MSP Angus Robertson (Picture: Pete Dibdin)

Pupils’ road safety campaign after classmate’s accident is impressive Angus Robertson

In the ten years to 2021, Edinburgh’s population grew by 10.2 per cent from an estimated 477,940 to an estimated 526,470.
In the same time period Scotland's population grew by just 3.4 per cent. Edinburgh’s population shows growth in each age group, while in contrast, Scotland's child population fell slightly and the working age population remained stable. Both Edinburgh and Scotland saw large increases in the older population.

Edinburgh in numbers: A look at how the Capital has changed over the years Ian Swanson

Edinburgh University's Old College building - the university wants to involve community groups in the review of its links with slavery and colonialism. Picture: Ian Georgeson

University slavery review could lead to reparations Ian Swanson

The film, Adult Human Female, was due to be shown at Edinburgh University’s Gordon Aikman lecture theatre on Wednesday evening but protesters blocked the entrance hours before the screening time

Yousaf signals support for screening of controversial film Ian Swanson

Boroughmuir High School was already too small on the day that it opened (Picture: Greg Macvean)

VAT on private school fees will make city’s state schools even more over-crowded John McLellan

Hundreds of pupils use Canaan Lane as their route to and from school, but parents say there are serious road safety concerns

Parents persuade council to consider road closure Ian Swanson

The abuse suffered at Loretto School in Musselburgh would have a lifelong impact on some pupils, said inquiry chairwoman Lday Smith. Picture: Jane Barlow

Inquiry finds sex abuse at Scotland's oldest boarding school Lucinda Cameron

Richard Lucas taught at Merchiston Castle School for 23 years.

Ex-teacher takes private school to court over fees Ian Swanson

Jackie Wylie is artistic director and chief executive of the Nationa Theatre of Scotland. Picture: Kirsty Anderson

National Theatre pledges to bring in 'more diverse voices' under future vision Brian Ferguson

Social media trends like the 'A4 challenge' help spread unhealthy body standards among young women

Schoolgirl 'taught bulimia by social media' Annabelle Gauntlett

Here are 10 celebrities and famous names that were students at the Royal High School in Edinburgh.

10 famous faces who went to Royal High School, including Sir Walter Scott Anna Bryan

Edinburgh Academy boasts an impressive list of famous names amongst its former pupils.

10 famous faces who went to Edinburgh Academy Gary Flockhart

Mahatma Gandhi, seen at a spinning wheel during a 'Charlea' demonstration in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1925, campaigned for Indian independence from British rule (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Education about colonialism is vital when so many think Empire was a good thing Foysol Choudhury

Central Library, George IV bridge, Edinburgh.

Most popular spots to study in the city Kevin Quinn

The student-led Plant-Based University of Edinburgh campaign group.

Students vote against university going vegan Annabelle Gauntlett

Clockwise from left, Michael McIntyre, Kate Forbes and Charles Darwin.

Famous faces educated at Edinburgh University Gary Flockhart

How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to James Gillespie's High School?

10 celebs who went to James Gillespie's High School Gary Flockhart

How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to Portobello High School or lived in the area?

Celebrities who went to Portobello High School Gary Flockhart

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)

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

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.

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