Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
North Highland College
In or near Halkirk.
North Highland College — a university in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Highland College is a university located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
North Highland College is an educational institution offering a variety of courses and programs for students. It provides opportunities for local, online, and work-based learning across different levels and subjects. The college also supports students with resources and guidance to help them succeed in their studies.
Place summary
North Highland College is located in the Scottish Islands. It is an institution of further education, providing a range of courses and training opportunities. The college plays a significant role in the local community, supporting both academic and vocational education.
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Background
History
The college opened in 1959 and became an independent entity in 1993. In July 2014, the college had 8,000 students enrolled in full-time and part-time courses, including more than 750 studying for university degrees. The college has campuses in Thurso, Halkirk, Alness and Dornoch. In August 2023, it merged to become UHI North, West and Hebrides.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 58.5857, -3.5347
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1959
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q18161637 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Highland College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Highland College?
- North Highland College is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7EE).
- What is North Highland College?
- North Highland College — a university in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Highland College?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7EE.
- When was North Highland College built?
- Built or established in 1959.
- Is North Highland College free to visit?
- Yes, North Highland College is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Highland College?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7EE.