Pupils and staff have been evacuated from a Scottish secondary school following 'threat'

Police Scotland said officers were at the scene of the school in the Highlands

A secondary school in the Highlands has been evacuated after police received a report of a “threat”.

Police Scotland confirmed its officers are at Fortrose Academy, in the Black Isle, where staff and pupils have left the building.

It is understood buses collected the pupils from a nearby location.

Back office operations have already been slashed. Picture John Devlin

A Police Scotland spokesman later said: “On Monday, 30 October 2023, police responded to what is now believed to be a malicious call to Fortrose Academy, Academy Street, Fortrose.

"As a precaution, staff evacuated the school. "A search of the building has been conducted and there have been no suspicious items found. Enquiries are underway to identify the person responsible."