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WATCH: Duck arrival is symbol of plastic nightmare threatening precious resource

WATCH: Duck arrival is symbol of plastic nightmare threatening precious resource

WATCH: Duck arrival is symbol of plastic nightmare threatening precious resource

08 April 2021

Here's why a Norwegian environmentalist believes some good can come from a half-empty bottle of Duck toilet cleaner he picked up from a beach.


POLL: Survey finds widespread support for wind farms among young Scots. What do you think of turbines?

POLL: Survey finds widespread support for wind farms among young Scots. What do you think of turbines?

POLL: Survey finds widespread support for wind farms among young Scots. What do you think of turbines?

07 April 2021

WIND turbines have widespread support among Scotland's young residents, a new poll by the renewables sector has claimed.


'Duck' sea migration bad news for marine environment says Wester Ross group

'Duck' sea migration bad news for marine environment says Wester Ross group

'Duck' sea migration bad news for marine environment says Wester Ross group

06 April 2021

A WESTER Ross environmental group is flagging an unwelcome duck migration which it says is bad news for the sea – and, ultimately, us.


More snow on the way, warns Met Office after issuing new yellow warning

More snow on the way, warns Met Office after issuing new yellow warning

More snow on the way, warns Met Office after issuing new yellow warning

06 April 2021

ANOTHER snow warning has been issued by the Met Office for much of the Highlands overnight tonight.


New yellow Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

New yellow Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

New yellow Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

05 April 2021

HIGHLANDERS are bracing themselves for yet more snow after another yellow Met Office warning was issued for Tuesday.


Poachers warned over Cromarty Firth patrols

Poachers warned over Cromarty Firth patrols

Poachers warned over Cromarty Firth patrols

05 April 2021

An Easter Ross fishery board has pledged to maintain patrols in a bid to prevent stocks of salmon and freshwater fish being exploited.


Row continues over planned bus gate in Highland hospital grounds

Row continues over planned bus gate in Highland hospital grounds

Row continues over planned bus gate in Highland hospital grounds

04 April 2021

A planned bus gate through the grounds of Raigmore Hospital iwill deliver much-needed improvements to bus services, community leaders say.


Anger over dog muck and plastic bags at Ross beauty spot

Anger over dog muck and plastic bags at Ross beauty spot

Anger over dog muck and plastic bags at Ross beauty spot

04 April 2021

RECKLESS and lazy dog owners have been slammed over the mess left at a popular beauty spot.


National awards hope for Ullapool Sea Savers

National awards hope for Ullapool Sea Savers

National awards hope for Ullapool Sea Savers

04 April 2021

DELIGHTED youngsters who took it upon themselves to make the world a cleaner place are in the final in a major Scottish awards.


Green Impact programme helps council staff tackle climate crisis

Green Impact programme helps council staff tackle climate crisis

Green Impact programme helps council staff tackle climate crisis

03 April 2021

Highland Council is launching a new carbon reduction programme for staff as part of its commitment to tackle the climate emergency.


Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

Met Office snow warning issued for Highlands

02 April 2021

A SNOW warning has been issued for much of the Highlands this Easter.


Issues around 'dirty camping' in the Highlands are to be discussed on BBC news programme

Issues around 'dirty camping' in the Highlands are to be discussed on BBC news programme

Issues around 'dirty camping' in the Highlands are to be discussed on BBC news programme

30 March 2021

Eòrpa, the Gaelic channel's European news show, visits Inverness and Skye to discusses a lack of facilites for campers.


Heavy rain and flood warning extended into midweek

Heavy rain and flood warning extended into midweek

Heavy rain and flood warning extended into midweek

29 March 2021

A WEATHER warning for torrential rain in part of the Highlands has been extended further into this week.


Peffery Way path project hits another milestone

Peffery Way path project hits another milestone

Peffery Way path project hits another milestone

28 March 2021

Work is set to start within days on another section of the Peffery Way path linking Dingwall and Strathpeffer.


PICTURE: Ross-shire through the Lens – Diabaig walk offers stunning rewards

PICTURE: Ross-shire through the Lens – Diabaig walk offers stunning rewards

PICTURE: Ross-shire through the Lens – Diabaig walk offers stunning rewards

27 March 2021

Readers share their pictures of Ross-shire with us.


WATCH: Mile-long Highland blaze put out by firefighters

WATCH: Mile-long Highland blaze put out by firefighters

WATCH: Mile-long Highland blaze put out by firefighters

26 March 2021

Four fire appliances attended a blaze in the Halkirk area on Wednesday after it started to spread on open farmland.


Heavy rain forecast sparks yellow weather warning

Heavy rain forecast sparks yellow weather warning

Heavy rain forecast sparks yellow weather warning

26 March 2021

A 48-HOUR yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain has been issued for parts of Ross-shire.


Call to make Countryside Code part of Scottish school curriculum

Call to make Countryside Code part of Scottish school curriculum

Call to make Countryside Code part of Scottish school curriculum

25 March 2021

Organisers of the first rural workers’ protest want the Countryside Code to become a part of the Scottish school curriculum.


VIDEO: Disturbing footage raises fears for the mental health of Scotland's deer managers

VIDEO: Disturbing footage raises fears for the mental health of Scotland's deer managers

VIDEO: Disturbing footage raises fears for the mental health of Scotland's deer managers

23 March 2021

Steps will have to be taken if Scottish Government doubles the length of the female cull season.


Nature photo book revealing "secret life" of Cairngorms tops public choice poll

Nature photo book revealing "secret life" of Cairngorms tops public choice poll

Nature photo book revealing "secret life" of Cairngorms tops public choice poll

22 March 2021

A book detailing The Secret Life of the Cairngorms has been chosen by the public as the Favourite Scottish Nature Photography Book 2020.


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