Education

Young people across the UK have a lot of big worries on their plates

X of the most troubling concerns for children in 2025 - including cost of living...

The SSE employees who will participate on the day. Donnie's eldest Roddy is in the back row second from the left and Alick, back row far right.

MND charity rugby match for Stornoway club legend

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework

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

When is SQA results day, and the different grades explained

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965) waving to crowds gathered in Whitehall on VE Day, 8th May 1945. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) : .

The mixed emotions of joy and loss on VE Day

One of her daughters, Catriona, is a leading scientist in the field of stem cell research

From island adversity to a champion of indigenous people

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

Archie Chisholm, Thomas Wilson's friend and business partner, was known for his photography depicting island life in the late 19th century.

The quiet champion of crofting who stood up to the landlords

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

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

From dangerous challenges to messages from strangers, young users face plenty of perils 📱

Amber Allott

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

The top 10 universities in Scotland from student reviews

Despite the dreadful weather, the book launch at the town hall was well attended.

How Lewis pioneers helped to build Canada

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

These universities, found across the UK, have some of the highest rates of satisfied students - especially when it came to teaching

The UK universities where students are happiest with their education

RuMac's performance on Britain's Got Talent went viral, after winning over the audience and the sceptical judges

Wee Studio’s “accordion riot” a hit on Britain’s Got Talent

Ukrainian refugees living in Lewis were invited to last Saturday's event.

From the horrors of war to an island peace

Fantastic, high-ranking universities can be found dotted across Scotland

Scotland's 11 top universities for 2025 - as Higher exams edge closer

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

Children having breakfast

Breakfast club grants available for schools in Scotland to help tackle hunger in...

Nearly seven in 10 scammed children are left feeling anxious as a result

7 signs your child is being scammed online - and how to keep them safe

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Top 4 apps for building kids' reading and maths skills this half-term

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

The Safer Internet Day 2025 Live Lesson is available on-demand on BBC Teach and BBC iPlayer

Online safety issues reach primary school children

Sgoil Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu has been a resounding success story.

“Historic day” as Council move on Gaelic secondary

These independent schools were the country's top performers

The 15 top private schools in Scotland for Highers results

These independent schools boasted some incredible results in 2024 🤩

Amber Allott

From helping teach essential skills to connecting you with your child's nursery school - there's probably an app for that

Four of the best apps for parents of babies and toddlers

Jamie Oliver has spoken out about the impact dyslexia had on his school experience

Jamie Oliver to front new documentary on dyslexia and UK school system

Sgoil Ghaidhlig Ghlaschu has been a huge success story

Feasibility study for all-Gaelic secondary school​

From theory to driving tests, it turns out there's an app for that

5 of the best apps for learning to drive, and getting your licence

These toys were banned in many schools for a whole host of different reasons

11 toys commonly banned from schools in the 2000s

Nearly half of UK undergraduates face daily feelings of anxiety – the fourth highest of any country polled

UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

There's still time to finish your personal statement and submit your UCAS application

What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

With An t-Eilean co-star Sagar Radia

Hebridean hinterland makes Sorcha a powerful ambassador

How did the UK's top domestic universities fare against the world?

How the UK's top 10 universities compare on the world stage

Parts of Scotland have a rare 'red' weather warning in place

How Scottish parents can check if schools closed during Storm Éowyn

These universities ranked among the UK's finest, in the country's 'definitive' university league table

Top UK universities according to Sunday Times, as UCAS deadline looms

Macaulay College was founded in 2010 by Roland Engebretsen and Rebecca Lindsay

​£1 million boost for Macaulay College

Oz mastered even the most challenging of climbs as he ascended to the top of the sport

Climbing addiction spurred Oz onto greater heights​​​​​​​

Common red flags include passing up on spending face-to-face time with friends, or secretly staying up late on phones or computers

The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

This time of year can be a lot for students

Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

There are a number of popular apps to help you learn everything from songwriting to playing the piano

Apple's 5 top-rated apps to help learn music or a new instrument

Duolingo and Babbel are some of Great Britain's most popular language learning apps

Apple's 5 top-rated apps for learning a new language in 2025

From French to Korean, these apps are the most popular with UK language learners 📱

Amber Allott

Caluim Watt, pictured here with the Queen's Baton in 2014 as it toured the country ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Islands “black hole” on animal welfare protection

In Scotland, schools are able to temporarily close during hazardous weather conditions

How Scottish parents can find out about school closures when it snows

If you want equal consideration for university courses, you don't have long to apply

Uni application deadline nears for sixth-form students - how to apply

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Scottish Makar Peter MacKay.

Lewis inspired Makar aims to make a mark

Torcuil Crichton and Jonathan Reynolds with some the senior team at Arnish.

Takeover deal could seal Arnish’s “golden era”​

The fund-raising team with Colin in the centre with the lifeboat and crew in the background.

RNLI fundraisers ‘sad it’s over’ after epic challenge

It is commonplace for island patients to be waiting hours for am amublance to arrive

Paramedic speaks out over ambulance failures

Celebrating Gaelic: A Language of Heritage and Culture

Celebrating Gaelic: A language of heritage and culture

Each of Scotland's different regions boasts its own high-performing primary schools

Where in Scotland has the best primary schools - top schools for each

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