Environment

ACTIVE OUTDOORS On a trip up two familiar Munros, John Davidson contemplates the changing face of a mountain set to become a huge hydro-electric store

Police Scotland has confirmed that the A835 in Wester Ross is currently closed in two areas due to a wildfire outbreak.

Plans for a new quay at Nigg have been approved despite long-standing concerns over noise and the potential impact on wildlife.

The company says the ‘key component’ together with others will help deliver £100 million in community benefit for north of Scotland.

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands is the subject of a summit bringing together key players in the region’s economy.

Ross-shire through the Lens puts your shots in the frame every week.

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.

Plans have been submitted to Highland Council for the construction of a new SSEN substation at Bingally.

Two Ross-shire groups have benefited from funding for projects supporting work for people living with dementia, their carers and family members.

Work order sentences in the community can make a life-changing difference, with an Easter Ross project the latest example cited.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

A suspected stroke victim was airlifted from near a north-west Highland beauty spot after a satellite call by a quick-thinking fellow hiker.

Campaigners want to ensure objections to the controversial proposal are properly reflected.

Chanonry Point, near Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, is a popular scenic point known for its views across the Moray Firth and regular dolphin activity.

’I look forward to working with partners to ensure [the freeport’s] benefits are felt across the Highlands and beyond for years to come.’

The petition has so far amassed over 1500 signatures.

Councillors were warned that a threat of a judicial review is not an idle one but backed the scheme.

Port of Nigg will fund the extended ferry service, ensuring greater accessibility across the Cromarty Firth during the busy spring months.

Drop-in sessions planned for Garve and Ardross as details of wind farm proposal revealed.

A North Kessock primary is trailblazing the way for Highland schools to incorporate a “dedicated learning garden”.