A secondary school in the Highlands will be closed on Friday to allow a pest control company to tackle a possible infestation of fleas.

Officials at Alness Academy took the decision after the discovery of a "mild flea presence" at the school on Tuesday.

Contractors were called in on Wednesday and agreed on a plan to treat the school, although no fleas were found during their visit.

Letters and texts have been sent to parents to advise them the school will be shut on Friday to allow for the treatment to take place.

A teacher stated on social media that the move was being taken so it did not disrupt any upcoming exams at the school.