‘Bomb threat’: Fortrose Academy evacuated after malicious call

A Highland secondary school was evacuated today after a “malicious call” was made.

Staff and pupils at Fortrose Academy were ushered out of the building this afternoon as a precaution and taken to the nearby leisure centre.

The Black Isle-based high school was surrounded by police as they worked to establish the severity of the threat, which alleged that a ‘bomb’ had been planted inside.

Police were alerted at about 11.20am, however they have now confirmed that no suspicious items were found.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “On Monday, 30 October, 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.”