Orkney is part of new Highlands and Islands “college region”

Orkney is part of a new Highlands and Islands “college region”, announced today by the education secretary, Michael Russell.

He believes that the colleges will work more collaboratively within 12 regions.

Orkney will work together with Perth, Lews Castle, Shetland, Inverness, Moray, North Highland, Argyll and West Highland Colleges as Highlands and Islands college region.

Mr Russell also welcomed reports on the governance of higher and further education and gave a commitment to taking the recommendations forward in consultation with the sectors.