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SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

SSEN’s Fort Augustus substation gets green light from Highland Council for massive expansion

The company says the ‘key component’ together with others will help deliver £100 million in community benefit for north of Scotland.

Sectors set to be worth billions to Highlands over next decade in spotlight

Sectors set to be worth billions to Highlands over next decade in spotlight

Sectors set to be worth billions to Highlands over next decade in spotlight

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands is the subject of a summit bringing together key players in the region’s economy.

Rosskeen Farm spring sowing with a familiar backdrop

Rosskeen Farm spring sowing with a familiar backdrop

Rosskeen Farm spring sowing with a familiar backdrop

Ross-shire through the Lens puts your shots in the frame every week.

Ross-shire ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Ross-shire ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

Ross-shire ‘extreme’ wildfire warning issued amid ongoing dry spell

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.

Bingally 400/132kV substation plans submitted to Highland Council as part of proposed Beauly to Denny overhead line upgrade

Bingally 400/132kV substation plans submitted to Highland Council as part of proposed Beauly to Denny overhead line upgrade

Bingally 400/132kV substation plans submitted to Highland Council as part of proposed Beauly to Denny overhead line upgrade

Plans have been submitted to Highland Council for the construction of a new SSEN substation at Bingally.

Ross-shire dementia projects backed by charity

Ross-shire dementia projects backed by charity

Ross-shire dementia projects backed by charity

Two Ross-shire groups have benefited from funding for projects supporting work for people living with dementia, their carers and family members.

How community payback helped Easter Ross field of dreams to flourish

How community payback helped Easter Ross field of dreams to flourish

How community payback helped Easter Ross field of dreams to flourish

Work order sentences in the community can make a life-changing difference, with an Easter Ross project the latest example cited.

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

Stroke victim rescued from north-west Highland beauty spot after hiker’s ‘quick-thinking’ satellite call

A suspected stroke victim was airlifted from near a north-west Highland beauty spot after a satellite call by a quick-thinking fellow hiker.

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Rallying call over £36m Fearn biogas plant appeal as deadline looms

Campaigners want to ensure objections to the controversial proposal are properly reflected.

Chanonry Point’s plea after reports of toilet waste and overflowing bins

Chanonry Point’s plea after reports of toilet waste and overflowing bins

Chanonry Point’s plea after reports of toilet waste and overflowing bins

Chanonry Point, near Rosemarkie on the Black Isle, is a popular scenic point known for its views across the Moray Firth and regular dolphin activity.

Two appointed to key Highland freeport growth roles

Two appointed to key Highland freeport growth roles

Two appointed to key Highland freeport growth roles

’I look forward to working with partners to ensure [the freeport’s] benefits are felt across the Highlands and beyond for years to come.’

Fyrish Monument could be ‘dwarfed’ say campaigners, as petition launched to oppose 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton

Fyrish Monument could be ‘dwarfed’ say campaigners, as petition launched to oppose 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton

Fyrish Monument could be ‘dwarfed’ say campaigners, as petition launched to oppose 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton

The petition has so far amassed over 1500 signatures.

Campaigners claim controversial Easter Ross housing scheme work has started prematurely

Campaigners claim controversial Easter Ross housing scheme work has started prematurely

Campaigners claim controversial Easter Ross housing scheme work has started prematurely

Councillors were warned that a threat of a judicial review is not an idle one but backed the scheme.

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Port of Nigg will fund the extended ferry service, ensuring greater accessibility across the Cromarty Firth during the busy spring months.

Wind farm bid for Ross-shire estate revealed

Wind farm bid for Ross-shire estate revealed

Wind farm bid for Ross-shire estate revealed

Drop-in sessions planned for Garve and Ardross as details of wind farm proposal revealed.

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

A North Kessock primary is trailblazing the way for Highland schools to incorporate a “dedicated learning garden”.

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