Elgin Academy was evacuated on Wednesday after a suspicious package was reportedly found, with pupils sent home as a precaution.
Emergency crews, including police and firefighters, were called to the high school after the alarm was raised. Moray Council confirmed the school had been evacuated, and images from the scene show the area cordoned off by police, with a fire engine also pictured in attendance.
Council Confirms Precautionary Evacuation
A Moray Council spokesperson said: “We can confirm that Elgin Academy was evacuated as a precaution this morning in-line with emergency procedures after a suspicious package was reported. Pupils were sent home and school transport was arranged.
“We thank the pupils and staff for their professionalism and calm approach to the evacuation.”
Emergency Services Respond
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are supporting emergency service partners at an incident at a secondary school on Morriston Road, Elgin.
“Operations Control mobilised three appliances and other specialist resources to the area after the alarm was raised at 11.07am on Wednesday 4 November.”
Police Scotland has been approached for comment. More details will follow once emergency services have completed their enquiries, and parents will receive further updates directly.
