Environment

More than 1000 people have urged Scottish Government ministers to call in a decision by Highland Council to approve a controversial golf course.

Mowi have come back with an update on the development of their new Little Lochbroom broodstock facility.

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.

Bus replacement services are being organised from December 27, but these are still being sourced and passengers are advised to check their journeys.

The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.

The low winter sun yesterday morning proved ideal conditions for those at the right latitude to see a rare cloud type.

AN environmental group recently lifted over 89kg of debris in Lochbroom after hearing of rubbish washing up in Rhue, just outside Ullapool.

The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.

The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of Ross-shire overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.

Hundreds of homes in the Highlands were without power on Thursday morning after Storm Pia brought strong gales to the region overnight.

A European funding package has secured essential conservation works on a popular Wester Ross mountain until at least 2025.

The company behind plans for a 79-home housing scheme in Easter Ross has pledged to protect ancient woodland by gifting it to a local group.

The forecaster is predicting wintry showers and colder temperatures in the north as this weekend gives way to Christmas Day.

The proposed route of a mega power line through an area of Ross-shire 'teeming with life' and stunning views has sparked a petition.

Highland Council is backing calls for the Highlands to “receive far greater recognition and reward” for huge profits drawn by energy companies.

Highland rail passengers have been warned to expect possible disruption after speed restrictions were announced following an amber weather alert.

Torrential rain could bring up to 200mm of precipitation this weekend and may trigger landslides, the Met Office has warned.

As much as 175mm of rain could fall in places this weekend, the Met Office has warned after it issued a yellow alert for large areas of the Highlands.

A Cromarty Firth based company is set to play a major part in decarbonising the Scottish whisky industry and bring many welcome jobs to the area.

The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.