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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

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.


Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

Highland household bin shake-up agreed as recycling boost targeted

24 May 2023

Bins are a basic council function depended on by thousands of households. Things are set to change in a bid to boost recycling.


Highland households throwing vast quantities of recyclables into general waste

Highland households throwing vast quantities of recyclables into general waste

Highland households throwing vast quantities of recyclables into general waste

23 May 2023

OVER a third of household waste in the Highlands is needlessly going to landfill instead of being recycled or composted, new figures have revealed.


Dingwall Field club warmed by outing leading to Loch Ness

Dingwall Field club warmed by outing leading to Loch Ness

Dingwall Field club warmed by outing leading to Loch Ness

21 May 2023

The water flow of the rivers was in stark contrast to previous years as walkers surveyed nature's delights along the way.


It's the go-to for many hikers – now Walkhighlands' new app has scooped a top award

It's the go-to for many hikers – now Walkhighlands' new app has scooped a top award

It's the go-to for many hikers – now Walkhighlands' new app has scooped a top award

21 May 2023

A POPULAR outdoors site run by a Highland-based duo bagged an award at the Scottish Walking Awards.


Ross-shire through the Lens – Jewels from our county discovered by you

Ross-shire through the Lens – Jewels from our county discovered by you

Ross-shire through the Lens – Jewels from our county discovered by you

21 May 2023

You can get involved and see your picture in print. It's easy – read on to find out how.


Ultra-runners on their marks for 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

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.


Coul Links landowner promises 'crossing' over Loch Fleet if golf course gets go-ahead

Coul Links landowner promises 'crossing' over Loch Fleet if golf course gets go-ahead

Coul Links landowner promises 'crossing' over Loch Fleet if golf course gets go-ahead

19 May 2023

Edward Abel Smith owns Coul Links and is poised to build a £20 million eco-hotel there if a championship golf course plan gets the go-ahead.


WATCH: Feargal Sharkey gives passionate speech to save Atlantic salmon

WATCH: Feargal Sharkey gives passionate speech to save Atlantic salmon

WATCH: Feargal Sharkey gives passionate speech to save Atlantic salmon

18 May 2023

Music legend was top billing at event in Cairngorms aimed at improving River Spey and its catchment area


£200m to be invested in major new Highland cable factory and 150 jobs created

£200m to be invested in major new Highland cable factory and 150 jobs created

£200m to be invested in major new Highland cable factory and 150 jobs created

18 May 2023

Nigg has yet to be confirmed as the site for Sumitomo Electric Industries' new cable factory but an announcement on that is thought to be imminent.


Energy company explores alternatives for Spittal-Beauly overhead line

Energy company explores alternatives for Spittal-Beauly overhead line

Energy company explores alternatives for Spittal-Beauly overhead line

17 May 2023

AN ENERGY company has confirmed they are working on alternative options on plans to build a controversial overhead line in the Highlands.


New storytelling project based on Highland photographer's work set to be launched at Inverness event this week

New storytelling project based on Highland photographer's work set to be launched at Inverness event this week

New storytelling project based on Highland photographer's work set to be launched at Inverness event this week

17 May 2023

The launch of a new initiative raising awareness of the connections between humans and nature around the world will be held in Inverness this week.


New digital trail for Attadale Gardens on tourist platform Geotourist

New digital trail for Attadale Gardens on tourist platform Geotourist

New digital trail for Attadale Gardens on tourist platform Geotourist

17 May 2023

A new digital trail for Attadale Gardens in Strathcarron has launched on high–tech tourism platform, Geotourist.


Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

Fergus Ewing calls on Humza Yousaf to save the Developing the Young Workforce Scheme

17 May 2023

The MSP says by scrapping the DRS and HPMAs the cash could bolster the young workforce scheme.


Ullapool Sea Savers shortlisted for the national Plastic Free Awards

Ullapool Sea Savers shortlisted for the national Plastic Free Awards

Ullapool Sea Savers shortlisted for the national Plastic Free Awards

16 May 2023

Environmental campaign group Ullapool Sea Savers have been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of their youth activism.


Newborn seal pup rescued on Black Isle after being abandoned

Newborn seal pup rescued on Black Isle after being abandoned

Newborn seal pup rescued on Black Isle after being abandoned

15 May 2023

An abandoned premature seal pup in the Highlands has been given a fighting chance of life thanks to a member of the public and marine mammal medics.


Shocked Ross-shire cub group issues straightforward plea after mega litter pick

Shocked Ross-shire cub group issues straightforward plea after mega litter pick

Shocked Ross-shire cub group issues straightforward plea after mega litter pick

11 May 2023

Shocked Cubs in a Ross-shire village have a clear message after a dedicated litter drive at one of the county town's beauty spots.


Marine Protection Area proposals could bring on 'second Highland Clearances' says MP

Marine Protection Area proposals could bring on 'second Highland Clearances' says MP

Marine Protection Area proposals could bring on 'second Highland Clearances' says MP

10 May 2023

MP Jamie Stone has raised concerns over the Scottish Government's plans to designate 10 per cent of Scottish waters as Highly Protected Marine Areas.


Councillors bid to get local authority to back campaign to ban disposable vapes

Councillors bid to get local authority to back campaign to ban disposable vapes

Councillors bid to get local authority to back campaign to ban disposable vapes

09 May 2023

The Marine Conservation Society, Ash Scotland and Keep Scotland Beautiful want 'the manufacture and sale' banned in Scotland.


'First of its kind' – Highlands hosts conference to share findings of tick-borne infection project

'First of its kind' – Highlands hosts conference to share findings of tick-borne infection project

'First of its kind' – Highlands hosts conference to share findings of tick-borne infection project

09 May 2023

‘NorthTick 2023’ will be hosted at the Centre for Health Sciences


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