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‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

A Highland rewilding initiative has launched as an independent charity in a bid to restore nature across more than 200,000 hectares in the region.

Ullapool families to benefit from £87k funding for wellbeing through nature

Families in the Ullapool High School catchment area are set to benefit from £87,000 in funding to support family wellbeing through nature connection.

Portmahomack dry walling firm hail award-winning garden as ‘exemplary model of sustainable design and practice’

A Sutherland garden has earned national recognition after taking top prize in the Domestic Landscape category at the Natural Stone Awards.

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

Mountain bikers at a popular Ross-shire resort have been asked to be considerate and stay off a new wheelchair and buggy-friendly path.

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

A couple have been rescued by Wester Ross “heroes” after getting ‘cragfast’ up a Munro on the Glenelg peninsula.

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

Opportunity for Cromarty Firth youth to have their say on green energy

Young people in the Cromarty Firth are being given an opportunity to have their say on green energy tonight (April 30).

Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

The vision is a sustainable, therapeutic space that will be used by residents and their families and the wider community during regular events.

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for Easter Ross and the Black Isle this week, as warmer weather spreads in from the south.

Many hands make light work in Milnafua clean-up

‘Most of the volunteers are Milnafua residents keen to make improvements to their community, which is heartening to see.’

Ullapool event to explore home efficiency improvements

An event exploring ideas to improve home energy efficiency is set to take place in Ullapool this Friday.

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‘Start of new era’ as UK’s largest rewilding initiative launches as charity

Ullapool families to benefit from £87k funding for wellbeing through nature

Ullapool families to benefit from £87k funding for wellbeing through nature

Portmahomack dry walling firm hail award-winning garden as ‘exemplary model of sustainable design and practice’

Portmahomack dry walling firm hail award-winning garden as ‘exemplary model of sustainable design and practice’

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

‘Heroes’ rescue couple stranded up Highland Munro

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Opportunity for Cromarty Firth youth to have their say on green energy

Opportunity for Cromarty Firth youth to have their say on green energy

Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

Gardeners’ question time: Can you help this Ross-shire care home achieve vision?

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Highlands and Moray

Many hands make light work in Milnafua clean-up

Many hands make light work in Milnafua clean-up

Ullapool event to explore home efficiency improvements

Ullapool event to explore home efficiency improvements

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