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'Hands off our green space', angry residents warn council

'Hands off our green space', angry residents warn council

'Hands off our green space', angry residents warn council

12 July 2019

A COMMUNITY has joined forces to try and stop Highland Council building homes on its only green space.


Wester Ross Atlantic rainforest at risk, warn conservation groups

Wester Ross Atlantic rainforest at risk, warn conservation groups

Wester Ross Atlantic rainforest at risk, warn conservation groups

20 May 2019

INVASIVE rhododendrons, conifer plantations and overgrazing are all threatening the Atlantic rainforests of Wester Ross, conservationists have warned.


Police warning over whale and dolphin disturbances

Police warning over whale and dolphin disturbances

Police warning over whale and dolphin disturbances

10 May 2019

WILDLIFE fans are being warned not to disturb marine species in the Moray Firth – following a number of incidents in recent years.


Port takes delivery of millions of tonnes of infrastructure for projects

Port takes delivery of millions of tonnes of infrastructure for projects

Port takes delivery of millions of tonnes of infrastructure for projects

08 May 2019

MILLIONS of tonnes of infrastructure have been delivered to the Port of Cromarty Firth for use in five massive construction projects.


Ross-shire community woodland buy-out hopes to take step forward

Ross-shire community woodland buy-out hopes to take step forward

Ross-shire community woodland buy-out hopes to take step forward

03 May 2019

HOPES of buying a woodland for a Ross-shire community are set to take a step forward at a public meeting next week.


Wild fire warning made following dry spell

Wild fire warning made following dry spell

Wild fire warning made following dry spell

21 April 2019

AN ‘extreme’ wild fire risk has sparked warnings to walkers, campers and residents in the Ross-shire area.


Haul of plastic is cleared at Wester Ross beach

Haul of plastic is cleared at Wester Ross beach

Haul of plastic is cleared at Wester Ross beach

19 April 2019

VOLUNTEERS cleared almost half a tonne of plastic waste at a single beauty spot in Wester Ross, it has been revealed.


Salmon farm expansion boost for Wester Ross

Salmon farm expansion boost for Wester Ross

Salmon farm expansion boost for Wester Ross

19 April 2019

A MULTI-million pound fish farming investment in Wester Ross has been hailed as a sign of the company’s commitment to the area’s economy.


RNLI called out after car enters water in Cromarty Firth

RNLI called out after car enters water in Cromarty Firth

RNLI called out after car enters water in Cromarty Firth

17 April 2019

A CAR floated away and sank in the Cromarty Firth on Monday after it entered the water in Cromarty.


Mountain rescuers make spring safety plea to Ross-shire hikers

Mountain rescuers make spring safety plea to Ross-shire hikers

Mountain rescuers make spring safety plea to Ross-shire hikers

15 April 2019

SPRING may have arrived but winter’s icy grip is still a real danger on Ross-shire’s peaks, mountain rescuers have warned.


Super snapshots stun MSP in picture contest

Super snapshots stun MSP in picture contest

Super snapshots stun MSP in picture contest

26 March 2019

STUNNING landscape photos from the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency have impressed the local MSP after she held a snapshot competition.


North Coast 500 wins major industry prize in Scottish Rural Awards

North Coast 500 wins major industry prize in Scottish Rural Awards

North Coast 500 wins major industry prize in Scottish Rural Awards

25 March 2019

A PRESTIGIOUS tourism award has been handed to the team behind the North Coast 500 touring route.


Selfish Ross-shiredog owners risking livestock

Selfish Ross-shiredog owners risking livestock

Selfish Ross-shiredog owners risking livestock

20 March 2019

SELFISH dog owners failing to clean up after their pets are hampering a trailblazing Ross-shire path project and putting livestock at risk.


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