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Scottish seabed leasing paves way for new wave of offshore wind farms

10 June 2020
Scottish seabed leasing paves way for new wave of offshore wind farms

Scottish seabed leasing paves way for new wave of offshore wind farms

10 June 2020

The Highlands and Islands is set to reap the benefits of a massive increase in offshore wind development around the coasts of northern Scotland.


Make way for active routes to recovery

10 June 2020
Make way for active routes to recovery

Make way for active routes to recovery

10 June 2020

Viewpoint: During Bike Week, John Davidson says we should be using this opportunity to build a better future for all


Pair up for industry culture change award

09 June 2020
Pair up for industry culture change award

Pair up for industry culture change award

09 June 2020

A Moray solar company is hoping to shine at this year's Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.


Stay safe around reservoirs, public warned

08 June 2020
Stay safe around reservoirs, public warned

Stay safe around reservoirs, public warned

08 June 2020

Scottish Water issues pleas as experts fear closed schools and easing lockdown restrictions could lead to a spike in drownings.


Raasay hydro scheme logs new approach to hit deadline

08 June 2020
Raasay hydro scheme logs new approach to hit deadline

Raasay hydro scheme logs new approach to hit deadline

08 June 2020

An island hydro scheme is still on track, despite delays caused by the Covid-19 restrictions.


My Outdoors Q&A: Grant Moir

05 June 2020
My Outdoors Q&A: Grant Moir

My Outdoors Q&A: Grant Moir

05 June 2020

The chief exec of the Cairngorms National Park shares his lockdown life, including plans for a Cairngorms traverse with his children on the other side


£2.15m fund to help Highlands in Covid recovery

05 June 2020
£2.15m fund to help Highlands in Covid recovery

£2.15m fund to help Highlands in Covid recovery

05 June 2020

A renewables company is awarding £2.15 million to 'transformational' projects helping communities in the Highlands recover from the Covid-19 outbreak.


Climbers won't risk fines – if they stick to coronavirus rules

04 June 2020
Climbers won't risk fines – if they stick to coronavirus rules

Climbers won't risk fines – if they stick to coronavirus rules

04 June 2020

Hill walkers and climbers have been reassured that they should not be penalised if they have to call on the services of a mountain rescue team.


Surplus wind power could heat Scottish homes

04 June 2020
Surplus wind power could heat Scottish homes

Surplus wind power could heat Scottish homes

04 June 2020

The north of Scotland will be used as a testbed for a project to use surplus wind energy to heat homes in off-grid areas.


COP26 delay won't pause climate action, vows Sharma

04 June 2020
COP26 delay won't pause climate action, vows Sharma

COP26 delay won't pause climate action, vows Sharma

04 June 2020

Action to tackle the climate emergency will not let up, the president of the UN's Climate Change Conference said, despite COP26 being delayed.


Fond look back on Lejog cycle memories

03 June 2020
Fond look back on Lejog cycle memories

Fond look back on Lejog cycle memories

03 June 2020

From the archive: Five years since completing Land’s End to John O’Groats by bike, John Davidson relives the journey


Writers encouraged to turn mountain dreams into words

02 June 2020
Writers encouraged to turn mountain dreams into words

Writers encouraged to turn mountain dreams into words

02 June 2020

Hill walkers and climbers who are missing the mountains are being urged to turn their frustration into words for a literary contest.


Clampdown warning after surge in visitors to popular outdoor beauty spots

01 June 2020
Clampdown warning after surge in visitors to popular outdoor beauty spots

Clampdown warning after surge in visitors to popular outdoor beauty spots

01 June 2020

People in the Highlands are being reminded that restrictions on travel mean outdoor activities are not yet back to normal.


My Outdoors Q&A: John D Burns

29 May 2020
My Outdoors Q&A: John D Burns

My Outdoors Q&A: John D Burns

29 May 2020

Inverness-based author and lover of the wild Highlands John D Burns is missing the freedom of the outdoors as he answers our lockdown questions


New man to lead John Muir Trust board

28 May 2020
New man to lead John Muir Trust board

New man to lead John Muir Trust board

28 May 2020

A wild land charity which owns many Highland areas including Knoydart, Sandwood Bay and the summit of Ben Nevis has appointed a new chair.


Further delay to All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2020 conferences

27 May 2020
Further delay to All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2020 conferences

Further delay to All-Energy and Dcarbonise 2020 conferences

27 May 2020

The UK’s largest renewable and low-carbon energy exhibition and conference has been rescheduled for a second time.


Marathon effort required to help tourism bounce back

27 May 2020
Marathon effort required to help tourism bounce back

Marathon effort required to help tourism bounce back

27 May 2020

With the Loch Ness 360 Challenge cancelled for this weekend, John Davidson hopes a route out of lockdown can help the area recover


Highlands in top 10 for electric car recharging points

25 May 2020
Highlands in top 10 for electric car recharging points

Highlands in top 10 for electric car recharging points

25 May 2020

The Highlands is among the top places in the UK for electric vehicle charging points, according to a new study.


Safety plea as more people expected on country roads

23 May 2020
Safety plea as more people expected on country roads

Safety plea as more people expected on country roads

23 May 2020

A leading cycling charity has teamed up with farmers to urge rural road users of all types to keep safe this summer.


Hill walkers and climbers call for clarity on travel restrictions

22 May 2020
Hill walkers and climbers call for clarity on travel restrictions

Hill walkers and climbers call for clarity on travel restrictions

22 May 2020

Mountaineering Scotland is calling for more details on what travel restrictions will be in place during the early stages of easing lockdown.


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