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Call to Highland communities aiming to safeguard historic environment as new £2 million grants scheme is launched

Call to Highland communities aiming to safeguard historic environment as new £2 million grants scheme is launched

Call to Highland communities aiming to safeguard historic environment as new £2 million grants scheme is launched

15 March 2023

COMMUNITIES across the Highlands can now apply for funding as Historic Environment agency has lunched a new funding programme.


Yellow warning for snow issued for most of the Highlands

Yellow warning for snow issued for most of the Highlands

Yellow warning for snow issued for most of the Highlands

15 March 2023

HEAVY snow could cause travel disruption in the Highlands later today and into tonight, the Met Office has warned.


PICTURES: SSEN power line transmission revamp proposals generate debate after Dingwall drop-in

PICTURES: SSEN power line transmission revamp proposals generate debate after Dingwall drop-in

PICTURES: SSEN power line transmission revamp proposals generate debate after Dingwall drop-in

15 March 2023

SSEN held public consultation events on plans for transmission line upgrades between Spittal and Beauly via Loch Buidhe.


Are Outlander fans turning Culloden Battlefield into Disneyland?

Are Outlander fans turning Culloden Battlefield into Disneyland?

Are Outlander fans turning Culloden Battlefield into Disneyland?

15 March 2023

A famous memorial stone sought out by Outlander fans visiting Culloden Battlefield has been cordoned off following damage to the surrounding ground.


'Hoppy' day in store for kids at Torridon Easter trail event

'Hoppy' day in store for kids at Torridon Easter trail event

'Hoppy' day in store for kids at Torridon Easter trail event

14 March 2023

The National Trust for Scotland has outlined plans for a number of


Fresh disruptive snow warning issued for Ross-shire

Fresh disruptive snow warning issued for Ross-shire

Fresh disruptive snow warning issued for Ross-shire

14 March 2023

ROSS-SHIRE residents are bracing themselves for further snow after the Met Office issued another yellow warning on Tuesday.


WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

13 March 2023

WINTER'S icy grip has returned in time for rush hour, with snow falling in many parts of the Highlands amid a fresh blast of Arctic air.


PICTURES: Spud heaven at Black Isle tattie day

PICTURES: Spud heaven at Black Isle tattie day

PICTURES: Spud heaven at Black Isle tattie day

12 March 2023

It was spud heaven for anyone who loves a bit of variety in their tatties.


Did you find your favourite tattie at the Black Isle's spud-tastic day?

Did you find your favourite tattie at the Black Isle's spud-tastic day?

Did you find your favourite tattie at the Black Isle's spud-tastic day?

10 March 2023

The day attracted 400-plus people through the doors of North Kessock Village Hall. It turned into tattie heaven for a few hours.


Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

07 March 2023

Highland Council will vote this week on whether to cancel plans to increase the cost of electric vehicle chargers by 130 per cent.


Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

07 March 2023

Blanket restrictions on muirburn could threaten carbon sequestration and public safety, a group is warning.


PICTURES: 80-plus volunteers contribute to 'astounding success' as 7200 trees planted at Ross-shire town

PICTURES: 80-plus volunteers contribute to 'astounding success' as 7200 trees planted at Ross-shire town

PICTURES: 80-plus volunteers contribute to 'astounding success' as 7200 trees planted at Ross-shire town

05 March 2023

Scores of volunteers have contributed to a trailblazing woodland initiative set to become a growing attraction for generations to come.


Here's why Highland Council aims to issue smaller household waste bin

Here's why Highland Council aims to issue smaller household waste bin

Here's why Highland Council aims to issue smaller household waste bin

03 March 2023

The old bin will then be used for plastic containers and the blue bin for paper and cardboard


72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

01 March 2023

THOUSANDS of tonnes of household rubbish is to be burned by Highland Council to generate electricity, the local authority has announced.


Has Thor made it to the west coast of Scotland – and what should you do if you see the monster walrus?

Has Thor made it to the west coast of Scotland – and what should you do if you see the monster walrus?

Has Thor made it to the west coast of Scotland – and what should you do if you see the monster walrus?

27 February 2023

This is the first report of a walrus in the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.


'It's a wrap!' – Dingwall Community Woodland planted as last 1000 trees go in the ground

'It's a wrap!' – Dingwall Community Woodland planted as last 1000 trees go in the ground

'It's a wrap!' – Dingwall Community Woodland planted as last 1000 trees go in the ground

26 February 2023

The community project has brought people together and promises to create a legacy for generations to come.


Wester Ross crofters voice concern over land auction by Scottish Water

Wester Ross crofters voice concern over land auction by Scottish Water

Wester Ross crofters voice concern over land auction by Scottish Water

22 February 2023

Scottish Water insists it has exhausted all alternative possibilities before proceeding with the auction, which local crofters wanted to be paused.


March deadline approaches for proposals to minimise impact of timber transport on rural roads

March deadline approaches for proposals to minimise impact of timber transport on rural roads

March deadline approaches for proposals to minimise impact of timber transport on rural roads

20 February 2023

Local authorities and landowners across Scotland are being encouraged to work up applications now before the forestry deadline


Ross-shire wind farm fund generates boost for local groups

Ross-shire wind farm fund generates boost for local groups

Ross-shire wind farm fund generates boost for local groups

20 February 2023

A deadline for applications for the next tranche of funding has been confirmed.


Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

17 February 2023

40,000 properties were affected across the north at the storm's peak...


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