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Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.

My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

The 300MW Foyers pumped storage hydro scheme has been producing power since 1975. John Davidson tells how his Grandpa was instrumental in its making

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

Seven years and more than £1 million in the making, Scotland’s richest man is celebrating the completion of his showpiece and most exclusive garden.

Specialist abseiling team deployed to tackle invasive non-native species (INNS) at Corrieshalloch Gorge in Wester Ross

The National Trust for Scotland project took aim at species such as Japanese knotweed and Rhododendron ponticum.

Whale is a huge draw at Dingwall event

Hundreds of people turned out for a chance to learn more about marine life last weekend.

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

The clean up begins in Tain tonight, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Crofters group calls for more control over sea eagles after lamb losses

Crofters are asking government to take action to control predation by sea eagles after claims that attacks on lambs have reached unprecedented levels.

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

A charity has reported an explosion in numbers of one of Scotland’s fastest-declining butterflies, with more than 500 counted at a Highland estate.

Call for investigation into Chernobyl legacy at Highland renewable energy sites

Fears have emerged that groundworks for major renewable projects across the Highlands could be exposing radioactive contamination from Chernobyl.

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.

Pollution claims after fisherman catches dead prawns ‘smelling of bleach’

Claims of a “serious pollution incident” in a Wester Ross loch have been made, after a fisherman reported catching dead prawns “smelling of bleach”.

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Waste collection across the Highlands was reduced by around 7,500 tonnes after changes in the waste and recycling scheme in the region.

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

An amazingly rare yet “worrying” creature has been spotted in the waters of Loch Broom.

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Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

My personal connection to Foyers hydro scheme as it marks 50th anniversary

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

Specialist abseiling team deployed to tackle invasive non-native species (INNS) at Corrieshalloch Gorge in Wester Ross

Specialist abseiling team deployed to tackle invasive non-native species (INNS) at Corrieshalloch Gorge in Wester Ross

Whale is a huge draw at Dingwall event

Whale is a huge draw at Dingwall event

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

Crofters group calls for more control over sea eagles after lamb losses

Crofters group calls for more control over sea eagles after lamb losses

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

Call for investigation into Chernobyl legacy at Highland renewable energy sites

Call for investigation into Chernobyl legacy at Highland renewable energy sites

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Drivers warned to look out for roe deer

Pollution claims after fisherman catches dead prawns ‘smelling of bleach’

Pollution claims after fisherman catches dead prawns ‘smelling of bleach’

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Ullapool loch

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