Environment

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.

Alerts are in place for the Moray, Dornoch, Cromarty and Beauly Firths, with heightened warnings in place in Sutherland and Moray.

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.

Disruptive snow looks set to impact the Highlands into the weekend after the Met Office issued another yellow warning ­– their third in a day.

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.

Several inches of snow are possible in some places, amid forecasts for showers and ice across the region.

Highland Council said it had been made aware.

"We need to take this river more seriously and to start implementing some of the schemes that might help prevent the largely preventable."

Our photographer captured dramatic images as torrential rain made an impact across Ross-shire today.

Flooding at Kingussie has forced the closure of the line between Inverness and Perth.

A dozen flood warnings were in place across the Highlands on Monday morning after heavy and persistent rain drenched the region overnight.

Hazardous surface flooding is affecting the A9 in Inverness, Traffic Scotland has warned amid widespread heavy rain across the Highlands.

Yellow warning issued amid fears 'persistent' rain will cause travel disruption and flooding in western and central parts of the Highlands.

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.

The red kite viewing centre at Tollie near Dingwall is to close after 14 years.

Storm force winds are set to batter more of the far north on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned after extending a yellow alert for gales.

A substantial long-established tree at Lael Forest, near Ullapool, has fallen due to the ferocious winds seen in Wester Ross at the weekend.