Environment

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

Young people in the Cromarty Firth are being given an opportunity to have their say on green energy tonight (April 30).

The vision is a sustainable, therapeutic space that will be used by residents and their families and the wider community during regular events.

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for Easter Ross and the Black Isle this week, as warmer weather spreads in from the south.

‘Most of the volunteers are Milnafua residents keen to make improvements to their community, which is heartening to see.’

An event exploring ideas to improve home energy efficiency is set to take place in Ullapool this Friday.

A kind-hearted couple have cleared a fly-tipping mess in Lochcarron that left locals feeling “so angry”.

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Locals in Wester Ross were left “so angry” after coming across a fly-tipping mess near Lochcarron.

Furious residents of an Easter Ross town have slammed mindless vandals who flattened newly-planted trees in a popular local park.

Spring has sprung across Ross-shire and brought with it an abundance of fresh faces in fields across the region.

Leading rural organisations say muirburn licensing delays could risk exacerbating the growing threat of wildfires across Scotland.

Police hunting for selfish wild campers who sparked fury after hacking down trees, fly-tipping their gear and rubbish and ignoring wildfire warnings.

Ullapool eco-champions have been awarded funding to continue their marine conservation and education work.

Wildlife watchers were in for a treat yesterday as a humpback whale was spotted swimming in the waters of the Beauly Firth.

Dingwall Field Club has extended an invitation to join its walk as a new programme of events is released.

‘I absolutely loved it, and without having to squeeze my way into the real tunnels!’

Highland Council has opened the extended car park and new toilet facilities at Achmelvich Beach in time for Easter weekend.

More than 150,000 passengers will arrive at the port in 2025, with 97 cruise ship calls scheduled.