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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.


Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

Storm Éowyn’s severe gales could cause coastal flooding in Wester Ross, residents have been warned.


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

22 January 2025

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


Dingwall overflowing skip causes a stir

Dingwall overflowing skip causes a stir

Dingwall overflowing skip causes a stir

22 January 2025

The red skip, located on Castle Street, is reportedly “becoming a health hazard, and the smell is horrendous,” according to one local.


Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

21 January 2025

Lots of Scottish woodlands house some red squirrels but the pine forests and broadleaf woodlands of the Highlands offer some of the best chances.


'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.


Casualty taken to hospital after fall on iconic Ross-shire peak

Casualty taken to hospital after fall on iconic Ross-shire peak

Casualty taken to hospital after fall on iconic Ross-shire peak

19 January 2025

The fall triggered a full team callout.


Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025

The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.


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