Iona M.J. MacDonald
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Wester Ross primary gets verdict after school inspectorâs visit (opens the original)
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Ullapool Primary School has been praised for its staffâs âstrong commitment to Gaelicâ as the roll increases, but told that âweakâ attainment must be improved. Visited by His Majestyâs Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) in April, the Wester Ross primary school has a pupil roll of 112, while the nursery currently cares for 30 children. The new headteacher, Kirsteen Hotchkiss, was appointed to the school in January of this year. Prior to this, there were a number of short-ter
Lybster Primary School and Nursery needs âurgent improvementâ, council says (opens the original)
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A Caithness primary school is in need of âurgent improvementâ, a new report from Highland Council has stated. Following inspection reports from His Majestyâs Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) in January 2024 and March 2025, Highland Council has now provided a report on Lybster Primary School and Nurseryâs progress. The council report states: âLybster Early Learning Centre (ELC) has made strong progress since the publication of HMIEâs letter in 2025; the authority is confid
Culloden Medical Practice and Culloden Surgery given the green light for temporary extension (opens the original)
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Plans to site a temporary extension at an Inverness GP practice has now been approved. Culloden Medical Practice and Culloden Surgery, which serve a rapidly-growing area of the city, say their current premises no longer meet demand safely or effectively. Two years ago, they made the difficult decision to close new registrations for one year. A planning application was lodged with Highland Council in July, proposing the creation of four temporary consulting rooms in modular units in the practice
Cafe to close as owners cite supermarket as âfinal nail in coffinâ (opens the original)
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A BELOVED Gairloch eatery is set to close after a âhuge downturn in touristsâ, as they cite the opening a new supermarket in the village as the âfinal nail in the coffinâ. Crumbs in Gairloch has been a staple of the community for over a decade. Jen Pickering, who runs the cafe alongside her mother-in-law Glenys, has explained that there were a lot of reasons for the closure. She said: âWe have seen a huge downturn in tourists, but also the brand new Co-op is a very large store for a ve
Kind-hearted Dornoch girl set to chop hair off for Munlochy charity (opens the original)
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A DORNOCH girl with a big heart is set to chop off her hair for Munlochy Animal Aid. Skye Mackay (9), is ready to have short hair for the first time in her life this Saturday, as she prepares to donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust while fundraising for Munlochy Animal Aid. The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions. Skyeâs mum, Lucy said: âSkye is a mas
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