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Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

05 June 2023
Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

05 June 2023

Lives are put at risk by people ignoring safety signs in woods around the country, according to Scotland's forestry agency.


'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

02 June 2023
'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

02 June 2023

A team of access rangers have begun their seasonal work to promote responsible access in tourist hotspots across the Highlands this summer.


Hill walkers urged to help raise £300k to repair paths on An Teallach

26 May 2023
Hill walkers urged to help raise £300k to repair paths on An Teallach

Hill walkers urged to help raise £300k to repair paths on An Teallach

26 May 2023

A pioneering funding project to repair paths and improve eroded habitats on a popular Wester Ross mountain is seeking to raise £300,000.


Ultra-runners on their marks for 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

19 May 2023
Ultra-runners on their marks for 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

Ultra-runners on their marks for 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

19 May 2023

All sights will be set on Cape Wrath as ultra-runners take their first steps of an eight-day endurance challenge on Sunday.


Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

11 May 2023
Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

11 May 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says the Sutherland Spaceport will bring "new potential" to the area after attending the groundbreaking ceremony last week.


Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

03 May 2023
Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

03 May 2023

Cycling around the world on a singlespeed bike is 'a bit niche' the German adventurer admits when he speaks to John Davidson ahead a new book launch


Highland Council's e-cargo bike project gets started

29 April 2023
Highland Council's e-cargo bike project gets started

Highland Council's e-cargo bike project gets started

29 April 2023

Electric cargo bikes were tested out in Inverness as part of a pilot scheme aimed at reducing carbon emissions from Highland Council's transport needs


Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

27 April 2023
Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

27 April 2023

Police are hunting for the missing partner of a woman from Wick after launching a murder investigation into her death.


Death of teacher from Highland town 'suspicious', police say

26 April 2023
Death of teacher from Highland town 'suspicious', police say

Death of teacher from Highland town 'suspicious', police say

26 April 2023

Police are treating the death of a teacher who was originally from the north Highlands as suspicious.


Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023
Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.


People urged to Spring Into Action to help Age Scotland charity this April

09 April 2023
People urged to Spring Into Action to help Age Scotland charity this April

People urged to Spring Into Action to help Age Scotland charity this April

09 April 2023

Age Scotland is asking people in the Highlands and Islands to get active this month to help the charity in its work to tackle loneliness and isolation


Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

05 April 2023
Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

05 April 2023

People are being reminded to check they have enough of their repeat prescription medications to last over the bank holiday weekend.


Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

04 April 2023
Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

04 April 2023

Dog owners are being asked to keep their pet on a lead near livestock this Easter to help prevent attacks on sheep and lambs.


Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

31 March 2023
Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

Moy Estate gamekeeper stuffed sparrowhawk in bag after shooting it from sky

31 March 2023

A gamekeeper on a Highland estate shot a sparrowhawk and stuffed it in a bag while being filmed by an RSPB Scotland investigator.


Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

24 March 2023
Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

Nowhere to hide – warning to child abusers after Highland man jailed for rape and sex assaults on girls as young as four

24 March 2023

Former fightfighter Gary Campbell was jailed on Friday for the 'art and part' rape and sexual abuse of girls as young as four in the Philippines.


SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023
SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

SNP candidates lighten tone in cross-examination

18 March 2023

The SNP leadership hopefuls were given an opportunity to cross-examine each of the other prospective leaders at Friday's Highland debate


Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

16 March 2023
Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

Green light for nuclear manufacturing at freeport

16 March 2023

Campaigners have criticised the Scottish Government for leaving the door open to manufacturing new nuclear power plants in the Highlands.


Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023
Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards to celebrate tourism sector's successes

16 March 2023

The Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards, which launches this week, celebrates the best tourism businesses in the Highlands.


Is this five-star youth hostel the perfect launchpad for a hike up Ben Nevis?

12 March 2023
Is this five-star youth hostel the perfect launchpad for a hike up Ben Nevis?

Is this five-star youth hostel the perfect launchpad for a hike up Ben Nevis?

12 March 2023

Lochaber prides itself as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. John Davidson headed to Glen Nevis for a short stay at the five-star youth hostel


Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023
Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

Consultation on merger of UHI colleges launches

07 March 2023

A formal consultation into the merger of three UHI colleges across the north has been launched.


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