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

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."