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‘Failure to respond’ sees EE Alness application refused by council

‘Failure to respond’ sees EE Alness application refused by council

‘Failure to respond’ sees EE Alness application refused by council

17 January 2025

The application from WHP Telecoms on behalf of EE, proposed the erection of a lattice tower, ancillary development and installation of a wind turbine.


Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

16 January 2025

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.


36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

36-turbine wind farm plans to be unveiled

16 January 2025

Plans for a major 238MW wind farm with up to 36 turbines on the hills west of Beauly will go out to public consultation this month.


Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

Fire safety fears raised over 200MW battery energy storage plant

16 January 2025

Fire safety calls have been made by a worried community amid plans for a 200MW battery storage power plant nearby.


Ross-shire coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Ross-shire coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Ross-shire coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

16 January 2025

Coastal communities in Ross-shire could benefit from a share of a multimillion-pound fund.


WATCH: Reader captures eerie footage on Highland loch

WATCH: Reader captures eerie footage on Highland loch

WATCH: Reader captures eerie footage on Highland loch

14 January 2025

It looks like something out of another world or a CGI disaster film. But it’s not. It was Ross-shire yesterday.


Dramatic images from Ross-shire as weather takes its toll

Dramatic images from Ross-shire as weather takes its toll

Dramatic images from Ross-shire as weather takes its toll

13 January 2025

There have been dramatic swings in temperature.


PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

13 January 2025

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.


SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

13 January 2025

Flood warnings are in place for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel.


Snow on the Ben for first Ross-shire through the Lens of 2025

Snow on the Ben for first Ross-shire through the Lens of 2025

Snow on the Ben for first Ross-shire through the Lens of 2025

12 January 2025

What images taken in Ross-shire do you have to share? You don’t need a fancy camera, just a good eye for a photograph.


New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

New York Times names this Highland attraction in list of ‘must-see’ destinations

11 January 2025

The south-west of England and East London were the only other UK places to make the 52 list.


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

11 January 2025

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


Ross-shire engineering firm RSE upbeat as financial results revealed

Ross-shire engineering firm RSE upbeat as financial results revealed

Ross-shire engineering firm RSE upbeat as financial results revealed

10 January 2025

"We are excited about the future as we continue to scale our operations…develop talent and lead the industry toward a more sustainable future."


Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.


Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

Homes will be without water for hours after burst main

09 January 2025

A burst water main which has left multiple streets in Tain without water, is expected to take hours to repair.


Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

09 January 2025

Two lynx that sparked a police alert after being illegally released in the Highlands have been safely captured by wildlife conservationists.


Plea for Highland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Plea for Highland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Plea for Highland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

08 January 2025

Farming and crofting families are being urged to help show how conservation efforts on their land are making a difference.


Peffery Way new year walk with nibbles - A great start to 2025!

Peffery Way new year walk with nibbles - A great start to 2025!

Peffery Way new year walk with nibbles - A great start to 2025!

06 January 2025

Let us know if you have an event or pictures you would like to share with us.


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


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