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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Secret experiments on Gruinard Island in Wester Ross

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Secret experiments on Gruinard Island in Wester Ross

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Secret experiments on Gruinard Island in Wester Ross

21 July 2023

Looking back at a notorious Highland wartime experiment that went badly wrong.


'Highland wildfires are likely to get more intense, longer and more frequent unless action is taken'

'Highland wildfires are likely to get more intense, longer and more frequent unless action is taken'

'Highland wildfires are likely to get more intense, longer and more frequent unless action is taken'

19 July 2023

That was the stark warning following a summit in Kiltarlity today.


Highland water shortages: SEPA warns

Highland water shortages: SEPA warns

Highland water shortages: SEPA warns

19 July 2023

'Scotland's climate is changing and we urgently need to adapt'


Two dolphins returned to sea after rescue volunteers called to beach at Golspie

Two dolphins returned to sea after rescue volunteers called to beach at Golspie

Two dolphins returned to sea after rescue volunteers called to beach at Golspie

19 July 2023

A call for assistance was raised earlier this morning.


Dingwall Community Woodland to hold open day to share their work

Dingwall Community Woodland to hold open day to share their work

Dingwall Community Woodland to hold open day to share their work

16 July 2023

Dingwall Community Woodland is hosting an open day next Saturday with an open invitation to attend.


Thunderstorm warning issued for Ross-shire by the Met Office, with up to 30mm of rain forecast in some spots

Thunderstorm warning issued for Ross-shire by the Met Office, with up to 30mm of rain forecast in some spots

Thunderstorm warning issued for Ross-shire by the Met Office, with up to 30mm of rain forecast in some spots

15 July 2023

A THUNDERSTORM warning has been issued for virtually the whole of the Highlands.


PICTURES: Dingwall clean team hooks up to blitz local park

PICTURES: Dingwall clean team hooks up to blitz local park

PICTURES: Dingwall clean team hooks up to blitz local park

09 July 2023

It was a real team effort with items retrieved ranging from a massive tyre to a discarded tennis racket"


Alness pupil's bird king flies away with art competition top accolade

Alness pupil's bird king flies away with art competition top accolade

Alness pupil's bird king flies away with art competition top accolade

08 July 2023

Around 2500 pupils were inspired to take part in the art competition to mark the coronation of King Charles.


Black Isle remains in Significant Water Scarcity for a second week

Black Isle remains in Significant Water Scarcity for a second week

Black Isle remains in Significant Water Scarcity for a second week

07 July 2023

The Black Isle remains in Significant Scarcity for a second week, and the Forth area also rises to Moderate Scarcity in the latest SEPA report.


'Learn lessons of HPMA flop', Ross-shire power line protesters urge Scottish Government

'Learn lessons of HPMA flop', Ross-shire power line protesters urge Scottish Government

'Learn lessons of HPMA flop', Ross-shire power line protesters urge Scottish Government

07 July 2023

Ross campaigners concerned over the impact of power lines are calling on the Scottish Government to learn the lessons of the ill-fated HPMA.


Why Black Isle village wants green-fingered guru

Why Black Isle village wants green-fingered guru

Why Black Isle village wants green-fingered guru

05 July 2023

A community trust is on the lookout for someone to maintain planters in a Black Isle village.


Port of Cromarty Firth's £1800 funding boost for the Blooming Gardeners

Port of Cromarty Firth's £1800 funding boost for the Blooming Gardeners

Port of Cromarty Firth's £1800 funding boost for the Blooming Gardeners

05 July 2023

Find out how you can apply for a funding boost from Port of Cromarty Firth.


Ullapool Sea Savers install cigarette butt 'ballot bin' at local restaurant

Ullapool Sea Savers install cigarette butt 'ballot bin' at local restaurant

Ullapool Sea Savers install cigarette butt 'ballot bin' at local restaurant

04 July 2023

The Ullapool Sea Savers have installed a cigarette 'voting ballot' at Ullapool restaurant, The Clubhouse, as a part of their drain campaign.


PICTURES: Repair gurus mark a major milestone on the Black Isle

PICTURES: Repair gurus mark a major milestone on the Black Isle

PICTURES: Repair gurus mark a major milestone on the Black Isle

01 July 2023

FIX--it-uppers in Ross-shire celebrated a year of waste-reducing, money-saving repairs with another of their drop-in cafe events.


Women working in field sports share platform at Scottish Game Fair

Women working in field sports share platform at Scottish Game Fair

Women working in field sports share platform at Scottish Game Fair

30 June 2023

A platform set up to represent women working in field sports is due to host its second event at the Scottish Game Fair today.


WATCH: Cheeky Charlie offers 'escort' to dolphin tour near Kessock Bridge

WATCH: Cheeky Charlie offers 'escort' to dolphin tour near Kessock Bridge

WATCH: Cheeky Charlie offers 'escort' to dolphin tour near Kessock Bridge

30 June 2023

WDC Adopt a Dolphin works to help protect dolphins across the world.


North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

29 June 2023

North politicians, MP Jamie Stone and MSP Maree Todd have responded to the Scottish Government’s decision to drop the controversial plan.


Revamped Wester Ross attraction urges visitors not to park on A835 trunk road

Revamped Wester Ross attraction urges visitors not to park on A835 trunk road

Revamped Wester Ross attraction urges visitors not to park on A835 trunk road

28 June 2023

The recently revamped £3.1m Corrieshalloch Gorge 'gateway to nature' visitor centre is asking visitors not to park on the 'very busy A835 road'.


Passionate Ross-shire bid to protect Atlantic Salmon 'for generations to come'

Passionate Ross-shire bid to protect Atlantic Salmon 'for generations to come'

Passionate Ross-shire bid to protect Atlantic Salmon 'for generations to come'

27 June 2023

'Without the evidence gathering and scientific action taking place within these organisations, our wild Atlantic salmon will not have a future'


'Words have the power to change hearts and minds'

'Words have the power to change hearts and minds'

'Words have the power to change hearts and minds'

26 June 2023

Children aged from six to 16 can enter this writing competition – and the deadline has been revealed.


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