Fortrose Academy evacuated over 'threat'

Officers say they remain at the scene of the school on the Black Isle.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 30th Oct 2023

Staff and pupils at Fortrose Academy have been evacuated following a 'threat'.

Officers remain on the scene at the school in the Black Isle, where staff and pupils have left the building.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11.20am on Monday 30 October 2023, police received a report of a threat made to a high school in Fortrose.

"Officers are at the scene and enquiries are continuing.

"As a precaution, staff have evacuated the building."

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