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Nairn awarded Plastic Free Communities Status by marine conservation charity

Nairn awarded Plastic Free Communities Status by marine conservation charity

Nairn awarded Plastic Free Communities Status by marine conservation charity

The town’s efforts in tackling the impact of single-use plastic on the environment have been recognised by a nationwide conservation group.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Spring in the step on woodland walk above Loch Ness

John Davidson explores a quieter route in the hills above Dores, where a new hydro development looks set to impact on the area in the next few years


Sharp increase in sewage overflow in Nairnshire sparks concerns

Sharp increase in sewage overflow in Nairnshire sparks concerns

Sharp increase in sewage overflow in Nairnshire sparks concerns

Sewage overflows in Nairn and Cawdor have increased by more than 185 per cent between 2022 and 2023, according to Scottish Water records.


John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Highland trail group.


BUSINESS INSIGHT: Disappointing net zero targets announcement

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Disappointing net zero targets announcement

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Disappointing net zero targets announcement

Government should focus immediately on the key areas around offshore wind consenting and grid connections, says our columnist.


PICTURES: Young volunteers help to clean up Inverness neighbourhood

PICTURES: Young volunteers help to clean up Inverness neighbourhood

PICTURES: Young volunteers help to clean up Inverness neighbourhood

Eco-spirited youngsters have helped to clean up an Inverness neighbourhood.


Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Highland rewilding charity slams Scottish Government for ditching 2030 carbon emission target

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.


Spinning devices on top of phone kiosks have been puzzling passers-by

Spinning devices on top of phone kiosks have been puzzling passers-by

Spinning devices on top of phone kiosks have been puzzling passers-by

Mini windmills have been drafted in as part of the effort to deter the menace of marauding gulls in Inverness city centre.


Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Urgent clarity needed over controversial stove fire ban, warns Highland MSP

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.


Beach clean volunteers sought ahead of litter picking in Ardersier

Beach clean volunteers sought ahead of litter picking in Ardersier

Beach clean volunteers sought ahead of litter picking in Ardersier

Eco-minded volunteers are being urged to lend a hand when a beach clean takes place at a Moray Firth beauty spot this weekend.


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