Environment

An ancient elm that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species.

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.

The Highlands are set become the focus of international attention from the renewable energy industry as the region’s freeport reached a milestone.

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.

Heavy snow could cause disruption in the Highlands overnight tonight, the Met Office has warned - with the alert extending as far north as Daviot.

Wester Ross school kids have helped kick off a woodland creation drive at Gleann Shìldeag Estate between Torridon and Lochcarron.

Work to improve a popular walk and amenities at a beauty spot car park in Glen Affric will make for a better visitor experience, say forestry managers

A luxury Wester Ross hotel has announced two key leadership role appointments.

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.

Pupils visited the Clootie Well in Munlochy last week to learn a bit about local history and culture as well as how to help protect the environment.

Spring crafts, wildflowers and outdoor walks are being lined up by Highland countryside rangers to coincide with the Easter school holidays.

The Ullapool Sea Savers have cleaned-up 17kg of marine litter from a Coigach Summer Isle.

Hundreds have signed petitions asking Highland Council to take action on climate change – but many believe there is not nearly enough being done.

Users of a trailblazing Ross-shire route that was years in the planning are being urged to keep their dogs under control and to clean up after them.

It opens in Highland Scotland but then spreads out to make connections with cultures across the world.

Finlay Keiller and Haley Shepherd started their Evanton growing site last spring after several years of growing.