Environment

The National Trust for Scotland has launched its annual appeal to raise funds to help repair and maintain footpaths in the Highlands and beyond.

Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will unlock a raft of economic, environmental and social opportunities, it has been predicted.

Highland Council should know by early next month whether homes and businesses face a summer of overflowing bins and stench on the streets.

“Being stuck in a cave is the stuff of nightmares for most people, but is actually quite rare.”

Life-saving skills were learnt at a BDMLR training day, which saw “stunning weather” and volunteers from across the Highlands taking part.

John Davidson heads for Derbyshire to enjoy a blustery run in the High Peak district – 92 years after the Kinder Mass Trespass

Your say: Was ‘Dingwall time’ a defiant stand and lots of love for Gairloch garden volunteers.

Highland Council has launched a 12-week public consultation on its draft ecology strategy and action plan.

A charity is calling wildlife enthusiasts in the region to join a monitoring initiative to track the impact of climate change on butterflies.

Have you been to the Wester Ross beach that has turned the head of the authors of this guide?

Two senior members of a Wester Ross community garden team are about to hang up their forks and trowels and step down from their volunteering duties.

Landing a 15-pounder was a highlight of the week for anglers with the conservation charity also pulling in a fine haul for vital work.

The Scottish Government wants to appoint two new land commissioners and a new tenant farming commissioner to join the Scottish Land Commission board.

Sea Watch Foundation announces the return of its National Whale and Dolphin Watch, a 10-day-long event taking place from July 26 to August 4.

Highland Council is set to benefit from a funding boost by the Scottish Government to support the growth of the EV charging network.

Every day, Scottish Water clears about 100 blockages and wipes are found in 80% of them — costing around £216 to clear an individual blockage.

Next up is the Peffery Way from Fodderty to Dingwall and then the beach at Embo. Why not join then?

All of Wester Ross is facing the most intense numbers of the Scottish menacing insects.

High Life Highland’s has affirmed its commitment towards helping to tackle climate change.

Rachel Smart takes a stroll around the forest and hill at Abriachan and discovers a trail of 17 Global Goals