Spirits were high amidst a 'phenomenal' day of trading at the annual breeding cattle sale.
A stretch of the A9 in the north Highlands has been identified as the highest risk for deer collisions outside of the central belt.
There was a 'flying trade' for ewes at a mart sale in Dingwall today.
This Black Isle sheep has a mind of its own and found a silver lining in Storm Babet's grey clouds.
"I am greatly concerned that their ground is already soaking wet and that these floods could have a detrimental impact on our seed potato stock."
BUYERS flocked to Dingwall despite adverse weather for a mart sale which saw 4465 breeding and feeding sheep change hands.
'We know that isolated rural properties are often at the most risk of storm damage, so we urge those in the countryside to be especially vigilant.'
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd sold 6910 store sheep of all classes.
Loch Duart Salmon, who rears salmon on the west coast, has expressed deep concerns for the rising water temperatures driven by climate change.
The partner of a fish farm worker who died while at work is hoping to get some answers more than three years after his death.
