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Scottish school cancels Christmas play after ‘racist and abusive’ messages

Tuesday 25th November 2025

Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugees

A primary school in Scotland has cancelled its Christmas show after receiving “racist and abusive” messages because it featured sympathy towards Syrian refugees.

The decision by Cauldeen primary school in Inverness follows rising tensions at other schools in Scotland over adult English classes being targeted by far-right demonstrators, which has also led to events being cancelled.

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