Calum Petrie is a feature writer, specialising in schools, education, and family matters. He has been a journalist with the Press & Journal since 2018. A father of three, Calum is very much in the children 'bubble', and with kids at secondary, primary and nursery, has all bases covered when it comes to the education system in Scotland. Email calum.petrie@pressandjournal.co.uk to get in touch
Scouts suffers biggest drop in numbers since Second World War
June 1, 2021
Catching up with the rest of the world: The foreign languages revolution in Scottish schools
May 30, 2021
National Map Reading Week: Do YOU know where Birmingham is? Take our quiz
May 27, 2021
Swimming lessons applications hit record levels as pools reopen
May 24, 2021
‘Lessons must be learned’: Parents’ body slams home schooling
May 24, 2021
Social media and young people: How do we keep our children safe?
May 22, 2021
Smaller classes and more choice: Why a north-east education is a world-beater, according to expat parents
May 18, 2021
Big Interview: Author on how ancient belief in Stoicism is helping thousands cope with modern struggles
May 16, 2021
Poor safety on boat led to death of Indonesian fisherman off north-east coast
May 12, 2021
Bins to be collected every three weeks across Aberdeenshire under new plans to increase recycling
May 4, 2021
Inspectors call for ‘significant improvements’ at Aberdeen nursery amid Covid hygiene concerns
May 3, 2021
Sand Bothy to serve first post-Covid ice cream in ‘big step back to normality’
April 21, 2021
Sport and leisure gets green light to reopen
April 21, 2021
New study warns that pilots could be underestimating risk of flying while stressed
April 21, 2021
Inspirational walker on the road again after 14,000 miles and two lockdowns
April 19, 2021
Traditional Scottish music society waltzes through lockdown with virtual recording
April 14, 2021
Sopranos star dies after cancer battle
April 14, 2021
Versatile actor who worked with Hollywood A-listers dies aged 84
April 13, 2021
Playwright behind the ‘other Phantom’, Arthur Kopit, dies aged 83
April 6, 2021
Piping stalwart who lived life to the full dies aged 98
March 31, 2021
North-east care home ordered to improve after residents left unable to eat and drink
March 31, 2021
Aberdeen doctor receives £50,000 boost to provide palliative care in African nation with ‘heartbreaking’ lack of resources
March 31, 2021
Historic country house which was the birthplace of the British special forces up for sale
March 30, 2021
Community to have say on future of Gartly School
March 30, 2021