Canna school closed after its only four pupils leave the island

An island school has closed its doors after its only four pupils vacated the isle.

The island of Canna

The school on Canna has been shut after Gordon and Denise Guthrie left the island with their four children over the summer - leaving no pupils on the register.

The island is owned by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) and it is thought the school would be re-opened if and when another family with children moved to Canna.

NTS is seeking ways to attract new families to the island.

Canna has a population of 17 people and is one of the Small Isles, which also includes Rum, Muck and Eigg.

The NTS will “discuss a strategy for the future development of Canna” after meeting with organisations including the isle of Canna Community Development Trust.