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Floods spark rail misery for passengers

Floods spark rail misery for passengers

Floods spark rail misery for passengers

24 February 2020

RAIL passengers travelling between Inverness and Glasgow face further flooding disruption on Monday, ScotRail has warned.


'Ambitious and bold' £5.5m St Kilda visitor centre proposal 'can shape the next generation’s future'

'Ambitious and bold' £5.5m St Kilda visitor centre proposal 'can shape the next generation’s future'

'Ambitious and bold' £5.5m St Kilda visitor centre proposal 'can shape the next generation’s future'

23 February 2020

A new documentary tells the inspirational story of a community’s vision to build a world-class visitor centre to celebrate the history of St Kilda.


Scottish Government refuses Coul Links golf course plans

Scottish Government refuses Coul Links golf course plans

Scottish Government refuses Coul Links golf course plans

21 February 2020

THE Scottish Government has refused planning permission for an 18-hole championship golf course at Coul Links near Dornoch.


Forecast for heavy rain and gales sparks two Met Office yellow weather warnings

Forecast for heavy rain and gales sparks two Met Office yellow weather warnings

Forecast for heavy rain and gales sparks two Met Office yellow weather warnings

20 February 2020

FRESH yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds have been issued for Ross-shire by the Met Office.


Snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office

Snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office

Snow and ice warning issued by the Met Office

17 February 2020

A FRESH yellow weather warning has been issued for the Highlands - this time for overnight snow and ice.


WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

WATCH: Dozens of protestors take part in city centre Valentine's Day climate strike

15 February 2020

People of all ages held a special Valentine's Day climate strike in Inverness city centre.


CalMac cancels some ferry sailings amid continued Met Office weather warning

CalMac cancels some ferry sailings amid continued Met Office weather warning

CalMac cancels some ferry sailings amid continued Met Office weather warning

11 February 2020

CALMAC has cancelled some Tuesday sailings amid a continued Met Office yellow warning for high winds and snow – as well as Sepa coastal flood alerts.


Met Office weather warnings extended in Ross-shire following Storm Ciara

Met Office weather warnings extended in Ross-shire following Storm Ciara

Met Office weather warnings extended in Ross-shire following Storm Ciara

10 February 2020

FURTHER weather disruption is expected on Monday after the Met Office issued further extended its yellow warnings in the wake of Storm Ciara.


Flood alerts across Ross-shire as SEPA monitors weather

Flood alerts across Ross-shire as SEPA monitors weather

Flood alerts across Ross-shire as SEPA monitors weather

09 February 2020

Flood warnings and alerts have been issued across Ross-shire and the wider Highlands.


Ullapool Sea Savers make waves at Holyrood with 'Rubbish Games' test

Ullapool Sea Savers make waves at Holyrood with 'Rubbish Games' test

Ullapool Sea Savers make waves at Holyrood with 'Rubbish Games' test

07 February 2020

A GROUP of young Wester Ross environmentalists headed down to Edinburgh to attend a national green event.


Storm Ciara sparks suspension of some ScotRail services in Ross-shire

Storm Ciara sparks suspension of some ScotRail services in Ross-shire

Storm Ciara sparks suspension of some ScotRail services in Ross-shire

07 February 2020

SCOTRAIL has announced plans to cancel a number of services on the Kyle Line ahead of expected disruption from Storm Ciara.


Storm Ciara prompts CalMac to warn of four days of potential ferry disruption

Storm Ciara prompts CalMac to warn of four days of potential ferry disruption

Storm Ciara prompts CalMac to warn of four days of potential ferry disruption

07 February 2020

CALMAC passengers travelling to or from Wester Ross face days of potential disruption, the ferry operator has warned.


Met Office issues 72-hour-long weather warnings for the Highlands as Storm Ciara approaches

Met Office issues 72-hour-long weather warnings for the Highlands as Storm Ciara approaches

Met Office issues 72-hour-long weather warnings for the Highlands as Storm Ciara approaches

06 February 2020

EXTREME weather will batter the Highlands for 72-hours this weekend and into the start of next week, Met Office forecasters have warned.


New charge point plugs gap in Wester Ross network

New charge point plugs gap in Wester Ross network

New charge point plugs gap in Wester Ross network

31 January 2020

A ‘GAP’ in the electric vehicle charging network in Wester Ross has been plugged – and a community hopes it will encourage more eco-minded motorists.


New rules over vehicles at Highland Council household waste recycling centres to be introduced next week.

New rules over vehicles at Highland Council household waste recycling centres to be introduced next week.

New rules over vehicles at Highland Council household waste recycling centres to be introduced next week.

30 January 2020

Vehicle restrictions are to be put in place next week at Highland Council's household waste recycling centres.


Boring for a billion years? Boffin rocks theory after Wester Ross probe

Boring for a billion years? Boffin rocks theory after Wester Ross probe

Boring for a billion years? Boffin rocks theory after Wester Ross probe

28 January 2020

A PERIOD in Earth’s history dubbed the “boring billion” may not have been quite so boring after all...


Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice

27 January 2020

A SNOW and ice warning covering most of Ross-shire has been extended into Tuesday morning.


Tesco to cut multipack plastic wraps at Ross-shire stores

Tesco to cut multipack plastic wraps at Ross-shire stores

Tesco to cut multipack plastic wraps at Ross-shire stores

24 January 2020

WASTEFUL plastic is set to be scaled back at a supermarket chain’s Ross-shire stores in the coming weeks.


Ross MSP urges Highland public to help RSPB's latest Big Garden Birdwatch

Ross MSP urges Highland public to help RSPB's latest Big Garden Birdwatch

Ross MSP urges Highland public to help RSPB's latest Big Garden Birdwatch

24 January 2020

ROSS residents have been urged to turn bird spotter to help a wildlife charity's latest awareness campaign.


Squirrels 'thriving' following introduction scheme in Wester Ross

Squirrels 'thriving' following introduction scheme in Wester Ross

Squirrels 'thriving' following introduction scheme in Wester Ross

21 January 2020

RED squirrels are “thriving” on the slopes of Ben Shieldaig in Wester Ross following their successful introduction by conservationists.


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