Education

Scottish students will find out how they did in their exams in August

When is SQA results day, and the different grades explained

Rosehill High School S1 pupils took part in a recent DIY masterclass led by Barratt Homes.

East Lothian pupils build on basic DIY skills with Barratt Homes masterclass

School students in Edinburgh have been locked out of key learning resources following the cyber attack. PIC: pexels.com

Council says no data was compromised in schools cyber attack

Scroll through our gallery to see 14 Scottish universities ranked highest to lowest for ‘student satisfaction’ in 2025. Photo: Pixabay

14 Scottish universities ranked for ‘student satisfaction’

Pupils in Edinburgh have been cut off from revision resources ahead of exam dates following an attempted cyber attack.

Council hit by cyber attack affecting schools network

More than 50% of children were actively using screens during dinner, the study found

9 questions to get kids talking, as screens 'kill family dinner chat'

The Scottish War Blinded building in Bruntsfield will be demolished if plans are approved to build a new 131-bedroom student development there.

Plans to demolish Scottish War Blinded building to build student flats

Parent and child reading

Tutor Doctor’s top educational book picks for Children’s Book Week

Violence in Edinburgh schools is on the rise

Physical and verbal assaults in city schools double in four years

Edinburgh's first inclusive community sports day

Portobello High School

School phone ban: Parents happy to 'give it a bash'

Picture posed by models

Violent incidents in city schools are on the rise

School pupils in Falkirk are being encouraged to cut down on screen time to help them get more sleep. (Pic: John Devlin)

First schools in Scotland to introduce lockable pouches for phones

West Lothian households will see their council tax rise by 8.95 per cent in 2025/26 in a move reflected across the country

Schools targeted in suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack

Former pupil in six-figure settlement with school over abuse

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist
Social media algorithms can be both insidious and highly addictive 📱
Amber Allott

Causeway House at 140 Causewayside in Edinburgh.

Plans to demolish landmark building to make way for student flats

Actor and father Hugh Grant has spoken out against screens in schools

Why an educator says Hugh Grant is wrong about screens in schools

One in four teachers say they experience pupil violence at least once a term

Teachers declare ‘pupil behaviour emergency’ - here's how bad it is

SP ENERGY NETWORKS DONATES LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATOR TO EDINBURGH SCHOOL

Life-saving defibrillator donated to Edinburgh school

Scotland's universities ranked from best to worst

The Edinburgh University/Primary School Link scheme art exhibition at the McEwan Hall in May 1975. Julie Graham from Sacred Heart school, Penicuik, points to her class project The Volcanic Pool.

12 nostalgic photos taking you back to school days over the years

Outgoing Fettes College headteacher Helen Harrison.

Fettes College begins search for new headteacher

Edinburgh’s Firrhill High School has been shortlisted at the Tes Schools Awards 2025

Local school up for national prize at 'TES Schools Awards 2025'

The Power of Play in Edinburgh!

Asmodee’s ‘The Power of Play’ campaign with Imagination Gaming hits 1 million mi...

Gareth Baird, Chairman, Merchiston Castle School

New day offering added at Edinburgh boys' school

Season 5 of Race Across the World will take viewers to China

3 apps for learning Mandarin, for Race Across the World's China start
Race Across The World is back, to inspire viewers to explore new places and cultures 🏃‍♀️
Amber Allott

The former bowling club building at Russell Road, Edinburgh.

Plans to turn former bowling club into new student flats

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

15 Scottish universities ranked best to worst

George Watson's College

15 brilliant football team photos as schools line up their top players

Just like the rest of the UK, Scotland has a number of holidays between and even during school terms

Scotland's school term dates 2025 - and when they go back after Easter

Students in QMU's LRC

QMU shines with record Herald Award nominations in 150th year

The 17 best West Lothian primary schools in 2025

Portobello High School

TikTok star Caz Milligan and rapper Jaad turn up at city school

This is an exceptional and unique early 19th century former schoolhouse of great character. The property is accessed at the far (West) end of Turnhouse Road, via electric gate, onto a gravelled driveway, leading to a five car, modern garage, that would be easily adapted for home business.

Property: One-of-a-kind 1819 former schoolhouse four-bedroom home

Emma Kulterer

Potterrow has it all for Edinburgh students

The 15 best Midlothian primary schools in 2025

Parent representatives of Mauricewood Primary School

Parents of Midlothian school pupils call on government minister to address safet...

Simon Pender and Callum Lloyd

Merchiston scores an ace! Edinburgh boys school wins Tennis School of the Year

The 17 best East Lothian primary schools in 2025

Old College buildings at the University of Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Louden/NationalWorld

Strike ballot opens today at university in cuts dispute

This charming, main door flat, located within a B-Listed, converted Victorian Schoolhouse, is situated within the popular and sought-after Dean Village.

Property: Back to school for charming three-bedroom main door flat

The 21 best Edinburgh primary schools in 2025

Council wants to make job of lollipop patrol more attractive

Athletes will take part in the 100m, 600m, shot put and long jump.

Pupils encouraged to get on their marks for Edinburgh high school athletics comp...

Newtongrange Primary School playground has no fixed play equipment

Parent council wins first step in fight for playground equipment

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Picture: Netflix © 2024

Netflix’s powerful drama Adolescence to be shown in schools for free

Huw Jones will take the role of Headmaster at Merchiston Castle School from August

Inspirational new head to lead top Edinburgh boys' school

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

Councillors have backed plans to expand Queensferry High School, rather than building a new high school at Kirkliston

Councillors back Queensferry High anex rather than Kirkliston school

The warehouse at Arthur Street in Leith, which will now be demolished to make way for new student flats.

Plans for 112 student flats pass the final planning hurdle

These Scottish universities were some of the country's best, based on student reviews

The top 10 universities in Scotland from student reviews

Lollipop patrol sign

17 school crossing sites without lollipop patrol set to be removed