Environment

A clan chief has expressed “surprise” at a power giant’s enlargement of controversial plans to build an electricity substation on his ancient lands.

More than 600 secondary school pupils have attended Scotland’s first Green Careers Expo.

Ullapool Sea Savers bagged-up the final 71 bags of coffee pods to be recycled, as the highly-successful scheme comes to an end.

Recurring years of increased reports of dog attacks on sheep, has shown the urgent need for action to tackle this crisis.

Can we press pause on more National Parks? Just till we’re back on track with the vital stuff?

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.

Shocking new statistics suggest dog attacks on Scottish livestock cost an estimated £123,000 last year – double that figure for 2022.

The popular Black Isle Tattie Day will be back at North Kessock Village Hall on Saturday March 2.

A letter writer and parliamentary hopeful responds to an earlier missive to this paper about the climate crisis.

Highland Council is facing demands to clean up its act on dog-fouling – after catching just two offenders in the last three years.

'We think it is important to respect the majority of those who were able to respond.'

Despite a dubious forecast, 13 members set off up the River Conon towards Loch Luichart.

An Easter Ross angling club got back in the swing.

The celebrations have been overshadowed by the prospect of a massive grant cut, making similar initiatives less likely in the future.

Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.

Evie Strange launched Ullapool Unpacked C.I.C. after being "daunted by how much waste a child could produce".

A love of the outdoors is one of the most attractive qualities in a potential partner for people in the Highlands and Islands, according to research.

While voicing 'deep regret' over the decision the group floated a possible 'slow track' approach for future consideration over a longer timeframe.

The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'

The line was closed between Brora and Helmsdale after the tracks in that area suffered coastal flood damage for the second time this winter.