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Plea for Highland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Plea for Highland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

Plea for Highland crofters and farmers to get involved with bird count

08 January 2025

Farming and crofting families are being urged to help show how conservation efforts on their land are making a difference.


Peffery Way new year walk with nibbles - A great start to 2025!

Peffery Way new year walk with nibbles - A great start to 2025!

Peffery Way new year walk with nibbles - A great start to 2025!

06 January 2025

Let us know if you have an event or pictures you would like to share with us.


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 through our front pages: June

Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 through our front pages: June

Ross-shire Journal review of 2024 through our front pages: June

05 January 2025

An update of what happened in June of last year through the front pages of the Ross-shire Journal. Dive in and see what you can remember!


North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

04 January 2025

A part of the North Coast 500 will remain closed due to snow until at least Monday, motorists have been warned.


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.


New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.


Public kept in the dark for two years over mass escape of farmed salmon into sea while being transported from Sutherland

Public kept in the dark for two years over mass escape of farmed salmon into sea while being transported from Sutherland

Public kept in the dark for two years over mass escape of farmed salmon into sea while being transported from Sutherland

03 January 2025

The Green Britain Foundation is now calling for the reporting requirements to be revised to include all salmon escapes, regardless of location.


RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.


Black Isle flood landslide damage revealed by dramatic drone footage

Black Isle flood landslide damage revealed by dramatic drone footage

Black Isle flood landslide damage revealed by dramatic drone footage

01 January 2025

The landslide forced closure of the road on the Black Isle on a day which saw flooding across the Highlands.


Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

31 December 2024

A number of road closures have been confirmed in locations dotted around the Highlands. Here ares some of the known hotspots on Hogmanay morning.


A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.


Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.


‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Highland communities

31 December 2024

More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in the Highlands and Moray on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.


Wet Ross-shire Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Ross-shire Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Ross-shire Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.


Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024

A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.


13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.


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