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Massive Highland pumped hydro scheme gets to go-ahead from Scottish Government

20 October 2020
Massive Highland pumped hydro scheme gets to go-ahead from Scottish Government

Massive Highland pumped hydro scheme gets to go-ahead from Scottish Government

20 October 2020

The biggest new hydro power scheme in the UK in the last 30 years has been approved in the Highlands.


Total number of Covid cases in NHS Highland area climbs to 700

03 October 2020
Total number of Covid cases in NHS Highland area climbs to 700

Total number of Covid cases in NHS Highland area climbs to 700

03 October 2020

The total number of Covid-19 cases in the NHS Highland area reached 700 as a further 19 positive tests were recorded in the most recent 24-hour period


NHS Highland area has 13 new Covid cases

26 September 2020
NHS Highland area has 13 new Covid cases

NHS Highland area has 13 new Covid cases

26 September 2020

There were 13 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Highland communities set for two-week 'war games' exercise

24 September 2020
Highland communities set for two-week 'war games' exercise

Highland communities set for two-week 'war games' exercise

24 September 2020

HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers, is to take part in Europe's biggest war games off the Scottish coast.


Basking shark sighting suggests breeding hotspot off Scottish coast

23 September 2020
Basking shark sighting suggests breeding hotspot off Scottish coast

Basking shark sighting suggests breeding hotspot off Scottish coast

23 September 2020

A basking shark tagged off County Clare in Ireland has been re-sighted months later off the west coast of Scotland looking for a mate.


MP Jamie Stone in call for Cape Wrath road repairs

23 September 2020
MP Jamie Stone in call for Cape Wrath road repairs

MP Jamie Stone in call for Cape Wrath road repairs

23 September 2020

Far north MP Jamie Stone is pressing for repairs to the dilapidated Cape Wrath road.


Why bans on camping are not the answer to Highland challenges

16 August 2020
Why bans on camping are not the answer to Highland challenges

Why bans on camping are not the answer to Highland challenges

16 August 2020

As the north of Scotland tries to deal with an influx of visiting campers, Mountaineering Scotland CEO Stuart Younie looks at how to tackle the issues


Sections of National Cycle Network across Highlands downgraded in routes shake-up

22 July 2020
Sections of National Cycle Network across Highlands downgraded in routes shake-up

Sections of National Cycle Network across Highlands downgraded in routes shake-up

22 July 2020

Huge swathes of the National Cycle Network in the Highlands are to have their official status removed as part of a review.


Safety warning as paddlers return to water

03 July 2020
Safety warning as paddlers return to water

Safety warning as paddlers return to water

03 July 2020

KAYAKERS and canoeists are being urged to get back on the water with caution and to keep clear of man-made structures at hydro power sites.


Climbers won't risk fines – if they stick to coronavirus rules

05 June 2020
Climbers won't risk fines – if they stick to coronavirus rules

Climbers won't risk fines – if they stick to coronavirus rules

05 June 2020

Hill walkers and climbers have been reassured that they should not be penalised if they have to call on the services of a mountain rescue team.


'Care and common courtesy' plea on country roads

23 May 2020
'Care and common courtesy' plea on country roads

'Care and common courtesy' plea on country roads

23 May 2020

A leading cycling charity has teamed up with farmers to urge rural road users of all types to keep safe this summer.


Celebrate our local champions

10 April 2020
Celebrate our local champions

Celebrate our local champions

10 April 2020

We want to shine a spotlight on those people who are going above and beyond to help others at this terribly difficult time.


Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

03 April 2020
Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

03 April 2020

The 2020 Great Wilderness Challenge has been cancelled, organisers have announced.


Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

02 April 2020
Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

02 April 2020

Highland Council has reminded residents that much of the region is 'out of bounds' as it urged people to follow guidance on accessing the outdoors.


Highland News and Media commits to £70k support package to help keep local businesses trading during coronavirus outbreak

27 March 2020
Highland News and Media commits to £70k support package to help keep local businesses trading during coronavirus outbreak

Highland News and Media commits to £70k support package to help keep local businesses trading during coronavirus outbreak

27 March 2020

Businesses struggling after the onset of strict measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic are being offered a helping hand by a local media firm.


Mountain Rescue Team calls for public to 'cut some slack' to Ben Nevis walkers

13 February 2020
Mountain Rescue Team calls for public to 'cut some slack' to Ben Nevis walkers

Mountain Rescue Team calls for public to 'cut some slack' to Ben Nevis walkers

13 February 2020

Rescuers have called for more information to be made available to tourists and general public about the dangers of going into the Scottish mountains.


Ice climbers pick new date for festival in abeyance

12 February 2020
Ice climbers pick new date for festival in abeyance

Ice climbers pick new date for festival in abeyance

12 February 2020

The Cairngorms will be among the locations for a revived global climbing gathering to be held in Scotland in February.


Young adults can get the skills for the hills at Highland sessions

10 February 2020
Young adults can get the skills for the hills at Highland sessions

Young adults can get the skills for the hills at Highland sessions

10 February 2020

A free scheme from Ramblers Scotland is offering people aged 18 to 26 the chance to learn about how to enjoy the countryside safely


Don't miss chance to nominate a hero

31 August 2018
Don't miss chance to nominate a hero

Don't miss chance to nominate a hero

31 August 2018

TIME is running out to nominate someone you know to be one of this year's Highland Heroes.


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