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Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

Ross-shire A9 tree-felling warning as storm looms

23 January 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland is urging motorists heading north on the A9 to plan for delays in their journey as roadside felling operations begin.


Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

Coastal flood warning issued ahead of Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

Storm Éowyn’s severe gales could cause coastal flooding in Wester Ross, residents have been warned.


All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

All Highland trains to be cancelled during Storm Éowyn

23 January 2025

No trains will run on Friday after rail operators said they will be locking down and bracing for Storm Éowyn.


WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

WATCH: Storm Éowyn extreme winds spark red and amber warnings

23 January 2025

Extremely strong winds are set to batter Scotland tomorrow - with an upgraded amber alert in the Highlands and a rare red warning in the central belt.


Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

Bright idea to enjoy winter’s night at Coulags bothy

22 January 2025

John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine


Dingwall overflowing skip causes a stir

Dingwall overflowing skip causes a stir

Dingwall overflowing skip causes a stir

22 January 2025

The red skip, located on Castle Street, is reportedly “becoming a health hazard, and the smell is horrendous,” according to one local.


Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

21 January 2025

Lots of Scottish woodlands house some red squirrels but the pine forests and broadleaf woodlands of the Highlands offer some of the best chances.


'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

20 January 2025

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.


Casualty taken to hospital after fall on iconic Ross-shire peak

Casualty taken to hospital after fall on iconic Ross-shire peak

Casualty taken to hospital after fall on iconic Ross-shire peak

19 January 2025

The fall triggered a full team callout.


Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

19 January 2025

The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.


‘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.


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