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Ross-shire apprentice (22) in frame for ‘net-zero’ go green accolade

Ross-shire apprentice (22) in frame for ‘net-zero’ go green accolade

Ross-shire apprentice (22) in frame for ‘net-zero’ go green accolade

15 February 2025

‘Achieving net zero is vital for our future and it feels good to be helping clients switch to renewable energy sources.’


Could this Easter Ross scheme provide shot in arm to local economy?

Could this Easter Ross scheme provide shot in arm to local economy?

Could this Easter Ross scheme provide shot in arm to local economy?

13 February 2025

‘We see the challenges faced by young people in rural communities and hope that a transformational innovation campus will be of great benefit’.


Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes

Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes

Calls for ban on overnight parking of NC500 motorhomes

13 February 2025

Cllr Richard Gale has tabled a motion, backed by Cllr Jim McGillivray to be considered at a meeting of Sutherland County Committee on Monday.


Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

12 February 2025

Plans to install new glamping pods near a Black Isle beauty spot have raised fears about public safety if they go ahead.


West Highland fishers save entangled humpback whale’s life

West Highland fishers save entangled humpback whale’s life

West Highland fishers save entangled humpback whale’s life

11 February 2025

Yesterday (February 10), a young humpback whale was reported to be entangled in creel fishing gear to the north-east of Skye.


Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

08 February 2025

Scotland’s avalanche warning service downed tools in January when there was too little snow, and climate change is having a significant impact


Is there a more stunning view in Ross-shire?

Is there a more stunning view in Ross-shire?

Is there a more stunning view in Ross-shire?

08 February 2025

Which photograph taken by you in Ross-shire would you like to share with others? Ross-shire through the Lens glory awaits!


Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

05 February 2025

A Highland MSP has reaffirmed her support for a tax to be imposed on motorhome visitors to the area.


Cromarty Firth oyster bed restoration efforts reach milestone

Cromarty Firth oyster bed restoration efforts reach milestone

Cromarty Firth oyster bed restoration efforts reach milestone

03 February 2025

Restoration efforts aimed at bringing once thriving oyster beds back to life in the Cromarty Firth look set to take a step forward.


SSE’s Great Glen ‘hydro cascade’ continues with Loch Fearna pumped storage hydro scheme

SSE’s Great Glen ‘hydro cascade’ continues with Loch Fearna pumped storage hydro scheme

SSE’s Great Glen ‘hydro cascade’ continues with Loch Fearna pumped storage hydro scheme

02 February 2025

The project aims to build two dams to hold 40 million cubic litres of water with a move forward on planning application.


Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

Tree felling to cause A9 disruption on Black Isle

02 February 2025

Night-time tree felling works will cause disruption on the A9 for almost two weeks.


Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

Top tips for creating an amphibian paradise in your Highland garden

01 February 2025

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong


Dingwall landmark in frame for exciting revamp

Dingwall landmark in frame for exciting revamp

Dingwall landmark in frame for exciting revamp

31 January 2025

It could be a great 800th ‘birthday’ gift to the town.


‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

‘100s of hydro jobs for Highlands’ promise – if skills training can meet industry demands

30 January 2025

A new report is highlighting “significant employment opportunities” for the Highlands arising from a flagship pumped storage hydro project.


Showers and low temperatures spark yellow weather warning for Highlands and Moray

Showers and low temperatures spark yellow weather warning for Highlands and Moray

Showers and low temperatures spark yellow weather warning for Highlands and Moray

29 January 2025

A yellow weather warning for ice affecting the Highlands and Moray tonight and tomorrow has been issued by the Met Office.


Dingwall eyesore cleaned up after being called out by locals

Dingwall eyesore cleaned up after being called out by locals

Dingwall eyesore cleaned up after being called out by locals

27 January 2025

The red skip, which is understood to have been on Castle Street for quite some time, was reportedly “becoming a health hazard”.


Storm Éowyn power cut compensation and who is affected now

Storm Éowyn power cut compensation and who is affected now

Storm Éowyn power cut compensation and who is affected now

24 January 2025

Some customers are being warned not to expect power before 10pm on Saturday after damage caused by gusts of up to 100mph.


These Ross-shire postcodes hit by Storm Éowyn power outage

These Ross-shire postcodes hit by Storm Éowyn power outage

These Ross-shire postcodes hit by Storm Éowyn power outage

24 January 2025

The storm has wreaked havoc across the country today


16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

16,000 without power and more blackouts expected, says SSEN

24 January 2025

Almost 16,000 homes in Scotland were already without power at lunchtime on Friday - with Storm Éowyn’s strongest winds pushing north.


Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

23 January 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland is urging motorists heading north on the A9 to plan for delays in their journey as roadside felling operations begin.


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