'Extensive repairs' needed in Dyce Academy classrooms after school deliberately set on fire

A number of classrooms in an Aberdeen school which was “deliberately” set on fire will require extensive repairs.

Six fire engines and around 60 firefighters were sent to Dyce Academy after a fire was reported on the first floor of the building around 11.56pm on Tuesday.

The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

Police are treating the blaze as wilful and say investigations are ongoing to trace those responsible.

Aberdeen City Council confirmed the school was closed until Monday, February 24 with a small number of classrooms requiring extensive repairs.

Staff are to return on Monday morning followed by a phased return of senior pupils on Monday afternoon and other year groups on Tuesday.

Aberdeen City Council said: “A small number of classrooms require extensive repair but arrangements are being made to allow the school to re-open next week.

“In order to allow pupils and staff time to familiarise themselves with changes to timetabled classes and associated evacuation routes to keep everyone safe, staff will return on the morning of Monday 24th, followed by a return for all Dyce Academy S5/S6 pupils on Monday afternoon.

“We will then have a phased return for remaining year groups over Tuesday 25th so that all year groups can be inducted in the new arrangements.

“Sport Aberdeen will update parents regarding swimming lessons due to take place over the weekend at Dyce Academy’s public swimming pool and it advises individuals to keep an eye on its social media channels for further updates.”

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.

Detective Constable Alex Currie said: “Enquiries are ongoing, and the fire is being treated as wilful.

“Anyone with information that may assist our investigation should contact 101 quoting incident number 0038 of February 19, 2025.

“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”