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Oil price slump a 'body blow' for North Sea industry

21 April 2020
Oil price slump a 'body blow' for North Sea industry

Oil price slump a 'body blow' for North Sea industry

21 April 2020

The oil and gas industry in the UK is calling for further support after US crude oil prices dropped below zero dollars for the first time ever.


'We can achieve so much when we work together'

16 April 2020
'We can achieve so much when we work together'

'We can achieve so much when we work together'

16 April 2020

A kind-hearted Caithness woman is among those from across the Highlands to have been hailed as a Community Champion during the coronavirus pandemic.


Looking back at highs of mountain run

15 April 2020
Looking back at highs of mountain run

Looking back at highs of mountain run

15 April 2020

From the archive: John Davidson recalls a high-level trail run in the Cairngorms National Park


Celebrate our local champions

10 April 2020
Celebrate our local champions

Celebrate our local champions

10 April 2020

We want to shine a spotlight on those people who are going above and beyond to help others at this terribly difficult time.


Boost for reliability and performance of wave energy

09 April 2020
Boost for reliability and performance of wave energy

Boost for reliability and performance of wave energy

09 April 2020

The success of a pioneering project to move wave energy closer to its full potential has been marked at a Scottish test centre.


Keep on running, say fitness experts

08 April 2020
Keep on running, say fitness experts

Keep on running, say fitness experts

08 April 2020

With events cancelled and training plans torn apart, John Davidson spoke to two local sports experts about what to do to keep fitness and focus


Illegal signs claiming routes are closed slammed

07 April 2020
Illegal signs claiming routes are closed slammed

Illegal signs claiming routes are closed slammed

07 April 2020

Land managers claiming paths and other routes are closed are being told to remove 'inappropriate' signs.


Islands get connected after delayed cable project completed

02 April 2020
Islands get connected after delayed cable project completed

Islands get connected after delayed cable project completed

02 April 2020

The islands of Jura, Islay and Colonsay are back online after a new subsea cable was installed to restore a connection to the wider electricity grid.


Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

02 April 2020
Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

Wilderness challenge becomes latest victim of pandemic

02 April 2020

The 2020 Great Wilderness Challenge has been cancelled, organisers have announced.


COP26 postponed over coronavirus pandemic

02 April 2020
COP26 postponed over coronavirus pandemic

COP26 postponed over coronavirus pandemic

02 April 2020

The UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to Covid-19.


Communities can tap into £600,000 Beatrice fund

02 April 2020
Communities can tap into £600,000 Beatrice fund

Communities can tap into £600,000 Beatrice fund

02 April 2020

Communities are being urged to apply for funding from the Beatrice offshore wind farm to help them cope with the coronavirus pandemic.


Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

02 April 2020
Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

Much of Highlands 'out of bounds' warns council

02 April 2020

Highland Council has reminded residents that much of the region is 'out of bounds' as it urged people to follow guidance on accessing the outdoors.


Staying active outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic

01 April 2020
Staying active outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic

Staying active outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic

01 April 2020

John Davidson reflects on the impact of the societal changes taking place in the fight against Covid-19, and says it's important to keep exercising


Orbital move paves way for first floating tidal farm

01 April 2020
Orbital move paves way for first floating tidal farm

Orbital move paves way for first floating tidal farm

01 April 2020

A Scottish tidal energy developer has taken a decisive step towards creating its first floating tidal turbine farm.


New date for Loch Ness 360 events

31 March 2020
New date for Loch Ness 360 events

New date for Loch Ness 360 events

31 March 2020

Organisers of a new round Loch Ness event have set a new date for the challenge after it was forced to cancel in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Two Scottish teams secure £1 million to bring down cost of wave energy

30 March 2020
Two Scottish teams secure £1 million to bring down cost of wave energy

Two Scottish teams secure £1 million to bring down cost of wave energy

30 March 2020

A consortium that is working with an Inverness-based wave energy developer will share in a £1 million funding package.


Forest car parks, toilets and bike trails closed

27 March 2020
Forest car parks, toilets and bike trails closed

Forest car parks, toilets and bike trails closed

27 March 2020

Mountain bike trails operated by Forestry and Land Scotland have been closed as the organisation reacts to the coronavirus outbreak.


£20m wind farm funds helping communities cope with coronavirus

27 March 2020
£20m wind farm funds helping communities cope with coronavirus

£20m wind farm funds helping communities cope with coronavirus

27 March 2020

Community groups are turning to wind farm cash to help vulnerable locals during the coronavirus pandemic.


Highland News and Media commits to £70k support package to help keep local businesses trading during coronavirus outbreak

27 March 2020
Highland News and Media commits to £70k support package to help keep local businesses trading during coronavirus outbreak

Highland News and Media commits to £70k support package to help keep local businesses trading during coronavirus outbreak

27 March 2020

Businesses struggling after the onset of strict measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic are being offered a helping hand by a local media firm.


Floating wind technologies tap into £1m fund

25 March 2020
Floating wind technologies tap into £1m fund

Floating wind technologies tap into £1m fund

25 March 2020

Winners of a competition to help develop floating wind technologies and reduce costs in the sector have been unveiled.


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