New head teacher for Thurso High School

The new Head Teacher of the 992-pupil Thurso High School is Dr Fiona Grant who is currently Depute Head Teacher at Thurso High School. She will take up her post after the Christmas school holidays.

She succeeds John Inkster, who retires at Christmas after 16 years as Head Teacher.

Dr Grant began her career as teacher of Biology, Chemistry and Science at Thurso High School in 1992. She then became Principal Teacher of Biology in 1995 and then Depute Rector in 2001 all at Thurso High.

Dr Grant said "I am looking forward to taking up post as Head Teacher in Thurso High, and I wish Mr Inkster all the best in his retirement."