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30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands

21 May 2024

A 30-hour long weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.


Exactly what Ross-shire campaigners told MSPs about SSEN powerline concerns

Exactly what Ross-shire campaigners told MSPs about SSEN powerline concerns

Exactly what Ross-shire campaigners told MSPs about SSEN powerline concerns

21 May 2024

Here’s what Ross-shire communities told MSPs in full about their concerns over SSEN powerline upgrade proposals.


Walk this way (and please bring clippers and strimmers!)

Walk this way (and please bring clippers and strimmers!)

Walk this way (and please bring clippers and strimmers!)

20 May 2024

The path between Strathpeffer and Dingwall is well-used by walkers, cyclists and runners. Volunteers keen to help keep it in trim are wanted.


Achiltibuie pine marten secures swish new pad after infiltrating Scottish Water building

Achiltibuie pine marten secures swish new pad after infiltrating Scottish Water building

Achiltibuie pine marten secures swish new pad after infiltrating Scottish Water building

18 May 2024

An Achiltibuie pine marten has secured himself a swish new pad, after taking a shine to a Scottish Water operational buildings in Coigach.


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


Black Isle animal rescue charity founder brands tree felling plans ‘very distressing’

Black Isle animal rescue charity founder brands tree felling plans ‘very distressing’

Black Isle animal rescue charity founder brands tree felling plans ‘very distressing’

12 May 2024

Forestry plans to fell trees behind an animal rescue centre on the Black Isle have been branded “very distressing” by the charity’s founder.


Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

12 May 2024

Six new schemes to help reduce single-use packaging on-the-go have been launched in the Highlands.


PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

11 May 2024

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.


WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

11 May 2024

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have warned people in the Highlands to be careful and avoid naked flames as the warning is in place for Saturday.


Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.


‘Phenomenal demand’ for power as Dingwall Mart reveals latest prices

‘Phenomenal demand’ for power as Dingwall Mart reveals latest prices

‘Phenomenal demand’ for power as Dingwall Mart reveals latest prices

09 May 2024

There was a strong demand for power and shortages witnessed across various types.


A835 hidden gem Tarvies Café praised for ‘going extra mile’ to reduce waste

A835 hidden gem Tarvies Café praised for ‘going extra mile’ to reduce waste

A835 hidden gem Tarvies Café praised for ‘going extra mile’ to reduce waste

05 May 2024

Hidden gem on the A835, Tarvies Café, has been praised for “going the extra mile” by reducing waste and recycling.


Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

05 May 2024

Flood alerts have been issued to parts of the Highlands and Moray, amid forecasts for heavy showers in some areas.


Curious Shieldaig Primary School youngsters make a ‘lovely’ visit to Gairloch Museum

Curious Shieldaig Primary School youngsters make a ‘lovely’ visit to Gairloch Museum

Curious Shieldaig Primary School youngsters make a ‘lovely’ visit to Gairloch Museum

04 May 2024

Gairloch Museum gets a visit from Shieldaig Primary School youngsters keen to learn more about how people lived in the past.


Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

Highland MSP set to pressure First Minister in waiting John Swinney for action on killer A96

03 May 2024

Highland MSP Fergus Ewing is demanding Scotland’s future First Minister makes a concrete pledge on A96 dualling before the summer.


Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

03 May 2024

An extreme wildfire warning has been issued for the north-west Highlands after some of the hottest temperatures of the year were recorded.


What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?


Highland communities record Scotland’s warmest day of 2024, say Met Office

Highland communities record Scotland’s warmest day of 2024, say Met Office

Highland communities record Scotland’s warmest day of 2024, say Met Office

02 May 2024

Two Ross-shire communities posted Scotland’s warmest day of 2024 on Thursday, but which were they?


6 tonnes of food waste collected for recycling in 1 week

6 tonnes of food waste collected for recycling in 1 week

6 tonnes of food waste collected for recycling in 1 week

01 May 2024

Highland Council has given its verdict - what do YOU reckon?


Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

28 April 2024

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips


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