Scotland teachers strike: No sign of pay deal as primary schools shut

Scotland teachers strike: No sign of pay deal as primary schools shut

Teachers gather outside Cosla, Edinburgh this afternoon.

Teaching unions and the Scottish government "remain some distance apart" on a new pay deal for teachers.

Primary schools across Scotland are closed all day as teachers walk out in a dispute over pay.

Last-ditch talks between unions and Scottish government officials held on Monday failed to prevent strike action.

Further walkouts will take place at Scottish secondary schools on Wednesday.

The industrial action is set to close almost every school in Scotland, with further strikes taking place also in the coming months if a deal cannot be made.