Environment

A trailblazing oyster project in the Dornoch Firth has hit a milestone.

Charity wants practice of driven grouse shooting to be brought to an end.

Concerns over changes to legislation raised by the BASC

A ditch dug to prevent 4x4s accessing the beach near Ardvreck Castle has been filled with stones and an honesty box had been ripped off its stand.

A fund designed to support local regeneration and sustainable development around Scotland’s coast has opened for a second round of applications.

Most of the world’s great cities straddle a river; London has the Thames and Glasgow the Clyde.

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Highland Council's Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water.

The leader of Highland Council is backing a new campaign aimed at keeping the region free of rubbish that can harm wildlife and the environment.

The initiative is part of Scotland-wide plan to meet net-zero targets.

Highland Council has issued a plea to visitors and the people of the region to play a positive part in ensuring the Highlands remain litter free.

An ancient tree in Beauly – believed to be the oldest elm in Europe – has been laser-scanned in a ground-breaking venture.

Scotland’s nature agency, NatureScot, is urging hill walkers to check for deer stalking information before setting out.

Orbital Marine Power’s O2, the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, has commenced power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney.

Free bus travel for young people will be "transformational" for those in the Highlands, a local MSP believes.

A Scottish Water sewer response team pulled a pink wheelie suitcase out of a drain in Dingwall, after being called out to clear a blockage.

WARNINGS of disruptive thunderstorms and torrential rain have sparked moves to bring in reduced speed limits on several Highland railway routes.

Balintore and Hilton Community Council warns residents and visitors after finding infant gulls dead around the area.

A THUNDERSTORM warning for the Highlands has been upgraded to amber level by the Met Office, amid worries over potential flash flooding.

Highland Council has placed warning notices at Loch Ruthven after the discovery of blue/green algae blooms in the water.