Update #3 (11/11/26 – 7:00pm)
See below for a video message from Jackie Reid (Service Director of Education):
Update #2 (11/11/26 – 1:30pm)
Dear Parents and Carers,
As you may be aware, schools in Edinburgh, along with others in Scotland and across the county, received threatening messages this morning.
Police Scotland have assessed the messages and confirmed that they are not credible and being treated as a hoax.
While this is of course a relief to us all, I fully appreciate that hearing about this is alarming and distressing, particularly given it is the second incident of this nature in recent weeks.
I want to reiterate that our top priority is keeping your child safe and well at school. As we did today when we made the decision to temporarily evacuate school buildings, we will always act quickly and in line with our procedures and protocols to make sure our schools remain safe.
Police Scotland confirmed that there is no requirement to keep your child or young person away from school based on the content of the emails. I do however understand that the events of today may have impacted you and want to once again give my reassurance that our schools are safe and there is no need to keep your child off school.
We continue to work closely with, and follow advice from Police Scotland, the Scottish Government and sector bodies. There is no current indication that any extra or new protocols or measures are required, beyond those in place already.
If you do have any questions or concerns, please speak to your child’s school who will be happy to address concerns and questions you may have at this time.
Yours sincerely
Jackie Reid
Service Director for Education, Skills and Chief Education Officer
Update #1 (11/11/26 – 11:00am)
Dear Parents/Carers,
Many of you will be aware that another bomb threat was made this morning to schools across Scotland.
This was confirmed as a hoax by Police Scotland.
Children were moved out of the school building for 30 minutes this morning while Police Scotland investigated. Once it was confirmed as a hoax, all children and staff were able to re-enter the school building.
There will be further communication from The City of Edinburgh Council later today.
Kind regards,
Gail Canning
Headteacher