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Environment
Whisky maker backs establishment of Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
Whisky maker backs establishment of Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
Whyte and Mackay is expected to be among first users of green hydrogen from a planned electrolyser on the Cromarty Firth.
Action to build on forestry success story
Action to build on forestry success story
A new forestry plan has been published by the Scottish Government as it seeks to ensure woods benefit communities, the environment and the economy.
LONGER READ: Easter Ross whisky producer brings trailblazing oyster reef project to global audience
LONGER READ: Easter Ross whisky producer brings trailblazing oyster reef project to global audience
Outreach work and dedicated tours at a world-famous Easter Ross distillery are shedding fresh light on a trailblazing project on the Dornoch Firth.
High Life Highland's new green awards
High Life Highland's new green awards
A new youth leadership award focused on the environment is being launched by High Life Highland as part of its youth leadership programme.
EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Conservative leader adds backing to green freeport bid
EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Conservative leader adds backing to green freeport bid
TRANSFORMATIVE plans for a green freeport in Easter Ross have received a boost after Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross backed the project.
'Don't ruin our beaches', council urges visitors and locals
'Don't ruin our beaches', council urges visitors and locals
RECKLESS beach-goers in the Highlands are being urged to clean up their act and ensure the coast and sands are as clean as they found them.
Beaver plan for famous Highland glen
Beaver plan for famous Highland glen
Beavers could be reintroduced to a world famous Highland glen if a rewilding charity’s bid is successful.
All three Highland MPs back a green freeport in the Cromarty Firth
All three Highland MPs back a green freeport in the Cromarty Firth
Though fears persist a 'raw political' decision could go against the Highlands where a freeport could 'reverse the decline'
Easter Ross community council ready to oppose new wind farm bid
Easter Ross community council ready to oppose new wind farm bid
'There was some talk about whether we should actually bother objecting.'
Billions of investment and thousands of jobs will go abroad if Cromarty Firth loses out on green freeport
Billions of investment and thousands of jobs will go abroad if Cromarty Firth loses out on green freeport
Industry giants say the Cromarty Firth is the "only" place to site a freeport
