Environment

Staff and visitors left intimidated, ducks were kicked and an axe taken to trees

Welfare charity OneKind is concerned the laws do not go far enough.

A fire safety warning has gone out to Highland campers to prevent avoidable fires in the countryside as high summer approaches.

A RISE in messy camping has sparked a new call to 'bag it and bin it', after Highland Council launched a crackdown on human waste in the countryside.

A Highland scientist who has helped myth-bust during the Covid crisis is to follow in the footsteps of the 1901 Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic.

Visitors to Ben Wyvis are being asked to help efforts to improve the condition of rare moss heath at the site, a national nature reserve.

High school pupils across the region are taking part in outdoor science sessions exploring the role that peatlands play in fighting climate change.

Members of a Ross-shire field club were treated to a colourful display of nature on their June outing.

The area is popular with runners and cyclists – but now they've been urged to be on guard.

Ross-shire photographers with stunning images of the sea are being invited to enter an annual competition honouring the UK's proud maritime heritage.

Forestry and Land Scotland is reminding visitors to Loch Morlich that fishing is not permitted at the site.

“They actually reversed inside the cemetery up to the water tap and closed the gates behind them.”

Today, which is Clean Air Day Scotland, will see schools, hospitals, workplaces and communities across the Highlands run events to inspire people.

Almost a fifth of UK holidaymakers surveyed rated the Highlands as their top holiday destination this year.

ROSS-SHIRE visitor attractions are among potential bidders for the latest round of a multi-million pound fund towards improvements.

The publication celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of the Highland capital.

Protesters around the country, including at Gairloch , highlighted the threats of sea level rise to coincide with the G7 summit.

A Scotland-wide photography contest will mark the 70th anniversary of the UK’s first national nature reserve (NNR) in Wester Ross.

The cost of a brown bin garden waste permit has risen by three per cent – but Highland Council is urging residents to fork out.

Highland Council Garden Waste Permits are now available to purchase for the 2021/22 permit season with existing permit holders to receive a reminder.