Plastic pollution blighting the shores of a loch has sparked a call for fish farm operators to tackle long vacant salmon pens that are deteriorating.
Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.
The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.
Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.
The reopening of the road between Spean Bridge and Invergarry means traffic can move north and south again, using a detour via the A87 and A887.
Officers say they are increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing 66-year-old man who has not been seen since December 21.
Almost 8000 homes across Scotland were still without power shortly before lunch on Thursday & some may have to wait up to 48 hours to be reconnected.
The teams working tirelessly to clear a major Highland trunk road of fallen trees have released pictures highlighting the scale of the task they face.
Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.
The section between Fort Augustus and Invergarry is the second stretch north of Fort William to be closed by fallen trees on Wednesday.
Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.
Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.
Storm Gerrit has forced the cancellation of multiple ferry sailings in the Minch, CalMac has warned.
In an update at 4.15pm, Traffic Scotland said disruption was "easing" following recovery of the vehicles from the crash scene near Blair Atholl.
Traffic Scotland has advised drivers to use alternate routes following the crash near the House of Bruar.
Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.
Bus replacement services are being organised from December 27, but these are still being sourced and passengers are advised to check their journeys.
The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.
Fundraising drives to enable folk to access a famous beauty spot and news that a new railway line was soon to be operational also feature.
The Highlands' newest railway station is already one of its busiest, delighted transport chiefs have revealed.