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‘Freedom hives’ at Wester Ross garden to follow ‘mammoth’ restoration

This was a mammoth project that truly restored the heart of the garden at Inverewe.

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson joins volunteers in the Cairngorms National Park as they help keep mountain paths in good working order

Friday the 13th blackface lamb sale in Dingwall figures revealed

The principal blackface lamb sale was greeted with a healthy ringside of buyers.

9-bed mansion for sale — but owners want buyer with interest in community

The 6300 square foot mansion of Couldoran House is currently owned by Woodland Trust Scotland (WTS), and is now on the market for £595,000.

Snow on the Ben? You’d better believe it!

The snow status of Ben Wyvis has been a regular source of small talk for many years.

ANGUS MacDONALD: ‘It’s only fair’ - Highlands must benefit from our renewables

But large new pylons marching across the country cannot be ignored, says our new MP.

Lochbroom and Ullapool Community Trust lead launch of environmental initiative

Newly launched Highland Repair Directory a ‘vital resource’.

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Rail chiefs have also urged people to ensure patio furniture is properly secure amid fears over the impact of windblown debris on Highland railways.

MSP and councillor demand measures to better protect Highland communities against plethora of energy transmission projects

An MSP and councillor are demanding local communities are given a stronger voice on a multitude of energy projects proposed for the Highlands.

Scottish Government sets agenda for November hearings into controversial Coul Links golf course application

The hearings are due to start in Embo on Monday 11 and are expected to last four days.

‘Do not use as toilet’ plea at Struie Hill beauty spot

An NC500 beauty spot in Easter Ross has been forced to install a new sign urging people to “not use this areas as a toilet”.

MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

He argued for five per cent of revenue to be held locally as he was keen to “set down a marker’ in his first speech.

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

A Scottish airline that uses Inverness Airport as a major hub is exploring the use of hybrid-electric aeroplanes on its routes.

Ullapool Harbour’s £10m Shore Street promenade project scoops major national award

Pitted against nineteen other cutting-edge engineering projects, the Ullapool project won the day.

Soup-er tomato from free seed delights green-fingered Dingwall woman

“I love my garden. No, I don’t talk to them although I do sometimes swear!”

Are seagulls a problem in the Highlands?

Love them or hate them, the city is packed with seagulls

Ross-shire crofter ‘looks forward to the end of rampant capitalism and its exploitation of nature and people’

He is one of four new faces joining the board of the Scottish Crofting Federation.

Environment

‘Freedom hives’ at Wester Ross garden to follow ‘mammoth’ restoration

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

Friday the 13th blackface lamb sale in Dingwall figures revealed

Friday the 13th blackface lamb sale in Dingwall figures revealed

9-bed mansion for sale — but owners want buyer with interest in community

9-bed mansion for sale — but owners want buyer with interest in community

Snow on the Ben? You’d better believe it!

Snow on the Ben? You’d better believe it!

ANGUS MacDONALD: ‘It’s only fair’ - Highlands must benefit from our renewables

ANGUS MacDONALD: ‘It’s only fair’ - Highlands must benefit from our renewables

Lochbroom and Ullapool Community Trust lead launch of environmental initiative

Lochbroom and Ullapool Community Trust lead launch of environmental initiative

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

MSP and councillor demand measures to better protect Highland communities against plethora of energy transmission projects

MSP and councillor demand measures to better protect Highland communities against plethora of energy transmission projects

Scottish Government sets agenda for November hearings into controversial Coul Links golf course application

Scottish Government sets agenda for November hearings into controversial Coul Links golf course application

‘Do not use as toilet’ plea at Struie Hill beauty spot

‘Do not use as toilet’ plea at Struie Hill beauty spot

MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

MP Angus MacDonald calls for renewables to developers to pay locals in his maiden speech in Westminster

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Ullapool Harbour’s £10m Shore Street promenade project scoops major national award

Ullapool Harbour’s £10m Shore Street promenade project scoops major national award

Soup-er tomato from free seed delights green-fingered Dingwall woman

Soup-er tomato from free seed delights green-fingered Dingwall woman

Are seagulls a problem in the Highlands?

Are seagulls a problem in the Highlands?

Ross-shire crofter ‘looks forward to the end of rampant capitalism and its exploitation of nature and people’

Ross-shire crofter ‘looks forward to the end of rampant capitalism and its exploitation of nature and people’

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