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Outdoor instructors face wait to return to work

13 May 2020
Outdoor instructors face wait to return to work

Outdoor instructors face wait to return to work

13 May 2020

John Davidson speaks to some of those in the outdoors industry whose businesses have been affected by the lockdown


Virtual SHREC is a big hit with renewables sector

12 May 2020
Virtual SHREC is a big hit with renewables sector

Virtual SHREC is a big hit with renewables sector

12 May 2020

The first ever virtual Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Conference proved to be a big hit after being launched on April 30.


Newly married musicians hit right note on return to Highlands

11 May 2020
Newly married musicians hit right note on return to Highlands

Newly married musicians hit right note on return to Highlands

11 May 2020

Florida-based newly-weds forced to return to their Highland home due to the coronavirus pandemic have become Community Champions on their return.


My Outdoors Q&A: Heather Morning

08 May 2020
My Outdoors Q&A: Heather Morning

My Outdoors Q&A: Heather Morning

08 May 2020

Heather Morning, mountain safety adviser with Mountaineering Scotland, answers our questions about how she is dealing with the lockdown


Islands get €100k prize for sustainable innovation

08 May 2020
Islands get €100k prize for sustainable innovation

Islands get €100k prize for sustainable innovation

08 May 2020

Orkney has been awarded €100,000 in the first ever EU RESPonsible Island Prize, funded by Horizon 2020, the EU research and innovation programme.


Care home workers given praise for their dedication

07 May 2020
Care home workers given praise for their dedication

Care home workers given praise for their dedication

07 May 2020

Care homes have been high on the agenda during the coronavirus pandemic, and one reader wanted to highlight the hard work of staff in this setting.


Warning of major wildfire risk across Highlands

06 May 2020
Warning of major wildfire risk across Highlands

Warning of major wildfire risk across Highlands

06 May 2020

Land managers and the public are being warned to take extra care not to increase the risk of wildfires as emergency services remain on high alert.


Online sessions to mark 20th All-Energy conference dates

06 May 2020
Online sessions to mark 20th All-Energy conference dates

Online sessions to mark 20th All-Energy conference dates

06 May 2020

The UK’s largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference is gearing up for its delayed 20th annual event with a series of webinars.


Summer smiles on island-hopping paddle

06 May 2020
Summer smiles on island-hopping paddle

Summer smiles on island-hopping paddle

06 May 2020

From the archive: John Davidson recounts a memorable sea kayaking trip to the Summer Isles from a glorious summer weekend in 2012


New Great Glen wind farm faces opposition

05 May 2020
New Great Glen wind farm faces opposition

New Great Glen wind farm faces opposition

05 May 2020

A new onshore wind farm has been proposed in the hills above Fort Augustus.


Businessman in line for Institute of Directors award

04 May 2020
Businessman in line for Institute of Directors award

Businessman in line for Institute of Directors award

04 May 2020

The boss of a Forres engineering firm has been recognised for his leadership skills.


Renewables sector conference brings issues to the fore

30 April 2020
Renewables sector conference brings issues to the fore

Renewables sector conference brings issues to the fore

30 April 2020

The Scottish Highlands Renewable Energy Conference (SHREC) went online today as organisers Harper Macleod launched its first Virtual SHREC.


Unsung heroes share a shed-load of food

30 April 2020
Unsung heroes share a shed-load of food

Unsung heroes share a shed-load of food

30 April 2020

A mother and daughter have been called unsung heroes for the work they are doing to deliver meals and food parcels to those in need.


Put a 'spring' in your step

29 April 2020
Put a 'spring' in your step

Put a 'spring' in your step

29 April 2020

As we enter the sixth week of lockdown restrictions, John Davidson looks at the nature springing up closer to home


New members join industry body's board

28 April 2020
New members join industry body's board

New members join industry body's board

28 April 2020

Industry body Scottish Renewables, which represents Scotland’s renewable energy sector, has appointed seven new directors to its board.


£500 prize on offer for music inspired by Highlands

28 April 2020
£500 prize on offer for music inspired by Highlands

£500 prize on offer for music inspired by Highlands

28 April 2020

A competition to inspire people to connect with nature through music is seeking new compositions from budding musicians.


Temporary EV chargers 'will deal with roadworks and accidents'

27 April 2020
Temporary EV chargers 'will deal with roadworks and accidents'

Temporary EV chargers 'will deal with roadworks and accidents'

27 April 2020

A temporary portable charger will be demonstrated in the north of Scotland as part of a project to boost electric vehicle capacity.


Tidal developer appoints new commercial director

24 April 2020
Tidal developer appoints new commercial director

Tidal developer appoints new commercial director

24 April 2020

A former director at Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) has joined the world's leading developer of floating tidal stream turbines.


Activity sheets aim to bring the outdoors inside for children

24 April 2020
Activity sheets aim to bring the outdoors inside for children

Activity sheets aim to bring the outdoors inside for children

24 April 2020

Children are being offered another way of getting closer to nature with new activity sheets.


Hats off to those helping to protect our frontline staff

23 April 2020
Hats off to those helping to protect our frontline staff

Hats off to those helping to protect our frontline staff

23 April 2020

Personal protective equipment for frontline staff – including those in the NHS and social care – has been high on the agenda during the pandemic.


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