Environment

An Easter Ross community's bid to celebrate Earth Day with a feelgood event 'was a bigger success than we could have imagined'.

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell

The event runs in Evanton today from 1-4pm and will be a celebration themed on Earth Day.

Children and parents in the Highlands have been doing their bit for World Earth Day by helping to recycle electrical items through the team-up.

The veteran MSP was furious at what he calls their 'economic masochism' which would make climate 'actually worse not better'

A range of businesses across the NC500 are taking part in the Highland Cup Movement.

There is a "growing" chance the aurora will light up Highland skies on Thursday – with a new moon and clear weather making for perfect conditions.

Humza Yousaf was making a major policy announcement just minutes after Fergus Ewing labelled the scheme a ‘green poll tax’

HIGHLANDERS have been warned that there is an "extreme risk" of wildfires in northern Scotland – as gorgeous weather sends the mercury soaring.

Ross-shire has recorded its hottest day of the year so far – outstripping holiday hot spots in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean!

Feedback from residents is now being sought after the woodland was protected for community use.

Head out into the great outdoors with one of these stunning walks in the Highlands and Islands...

VITAL efforts to save the Highlands' important wildflower habitats are set to enter a new phase – and residents are being urged to do their bit.

THE world’s first rewilding centre has opened its doors near Loch Ness by a conservation charity.

Celtic band Skipinnish have released The Clearances Again in response to the Scottish Governments HPMA plans.

Activists believe there's a healthy demand to set up an allotment group in Ross-shire's county town. Here's how to get involved.

The Torridon wanted to upgrade its manual compost bin model for a more efficient and sustainable process – it has paid dividends.

Met Office is forecasting temperatures topping 21C in Altnaharra thanks to the Foehn Effect – beating out Athens, Barcelona and the French Riviera.

The UK government chose a Highland site for a share of the £240 million Net Zero Hydrogen Fund