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Community garden in Merkinch created by young people

Community garden in Merkinch created by young people

Community garden in Merkinch created by young people

27 March 2024

An Inverness community garden created by young people on a previously unused and overgrown space will open its gates to the public tomorrow.


Princess Royal opens Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre in Inverness

Princess Royal opens Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre in Inverness

Princess Royal opens Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre in Inverness

26 March 2024

A hub, to drive innovation and job creation in Scotland’s health and agriculture sectors, is being opened by Princess Anne in Inverness today.


Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

25 March 2024

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.


Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

Famous Clootie Well welcomes visit from schoolchildren

25 March 2024

Pupils visited the Clootie Well in Munlochy last week to learn a bit about local history and culture as well as how to help protect the environment.


ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'


Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

Greens call for Audit Scotland to Probe Highland Council over net zero targets

22 March 2024

Councillors Chris Ballance says 'I hope Audit Scotland will keep the council’s feet to the fire (literally) on this one.'


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bagging the Munros is no mean feat – however long it takes

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bagging the Munros is no mean feat – however long it takes

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bagging the Munros is no mean feat – however long it takes

18 March 2024

As Anna Wells recovers from her three-month winter round of the 282 Scottish mountains above 3000ft, John Davidson says lists can be an inspiration


Tax reliefs at Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport extended by five years

Tax reliefs at Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport extended by five years

Tax reliefs at Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport extended by five years

18 March 2024

The Scottish Government has announced that tax reliefs at the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport will be extended to 2034.


Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.


Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

Loch Ness hydro scheme renamed as new owner Statkraft targets 2030 operational date

14 March 2024

Project director Donald Weir says it is a ‘renaissance of a form of energy generation that has been dormant for decades.’


Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

14 March 2024

Scot Gardiner hit out 'insidious behind-the-scenes goings-on from certain councillors' but vows to challenge decisions.


WATCH: Inverness climber is 'proud' after being the first woman to conquer all 282 Munros in winter

WATCH: Inverness climber is 'proud' after being the first woman to conquer all 282 Munros in winter

WATCH: Inverness climber is 'proud' after being the first woman to conquer all 282 Munros in winter

14 March 2024

Anna Wells, who is now the first woman to have scaled all the Munros in a winter season, faced 87mph winds climbing her final mountain.


Success for Beauly forestry student in Scotland-wide awards

Success for Beauly forestry student in Scotland-wide awards

Success for Beauly forestry student in Scotland-wide awards

14 March 2024

A Beauly forestry student has received a top prize at a Scottish awards ceremony.


Ambitious restoration work begins on Victorian pond at Boleskine

Ambitious restoration work begins on Victorian pond at Boleskine

Ambitious restoration work begins on Victorian pond at Boleskine

12 March 2024

An ambitious project to restore a neglected Victorian pond behind Boleskine House near Loch Ness has started.


Protect our water, public urged

Protect our water, public urged

Protect our water, public urged

12 March 2024

The public have been urged to do their bit to help protect the country’s water.


Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

09 March 2024

A number of bothies along the Cape Wrath Trail and in the Cairngorms are due to be closed during the spring.


Walking, cycling and wheeling "takes 16,000 cars off the road" every day in Inverness, new report claims

Walking, cycling and wheeling "takes 16,000 cars off the road" every day in Inverness, new report claims

Walking, cycling and wheeling "takes 16,000 cars off the road" every day in Inverness, new report claims

06 March 2024

A new report claims that walking, cycling and wheeling in Inverness take up to 16,000 cars off the road every day.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

04 March 2024

John Davidson uses the mountain bike to access two hills at Attadale, where mechanical issues add to the adventure


Major changes to Highland waste and recycle collection confirmed by council

Major changes to Highland waste and recycle collection confirmed by council

Major changes to Highland waste and recycle collection confirmed by council

04 March 2024

Significant changes to waste and recycling collections across Highland are set to rolled out as improvements announced by council.


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