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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs
01 July 2022
As the Caithness Broch Project creates a series of new itineraries for visitors the the far north, John Davidson looks at a few of the best sites
Leading Scottish forestry management company enhances Northern presence with new Highland office
Leading Scottish forestry management company enhances Northern presence with new Highland office
30 June 2022
RTS Forestry has officially opened a new base in Inverness to further service their current clients and develop new relationships in the region.
Public support for offshore wind farms 'strong', new survey finds
Public support for offshore wind farms 'strong', new survey finds
29 June 2022
A LARGE majority of Scots are in favour of offshore wind farms, a survey for the Scottish Government has revealed.
Highland timber trailblazers cleared way for some of the most challenging harvesting work in the nation
Highland timber trailblazers cleared way for some of the most challenging harvesting work in the nation
27 June 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland’s steep ground felling programme along the A82 is 'the most technically challenging timber harvesting in Britain'.
More than 100 events across to take place across the Highlands as new climate festival kicks off
More than 100 events across to take place across the Highlands as new climate festival kicks off
24 June 2022
A FESTIVAL celebrating the work communities across the Highlands do to help tackle the climate emergency will start tomorrow.
Climate crisis action at the Highland climate festival
Climate crisis action at the Highland climate festival
24 June 2022
The Highland Climate Festival is starting this weekend, with over 100 events taking place to show collective action on the climate emergency.
Photo show will highlight youth engagement in trailblazing Highland rewilding project
Photo show will highlight youth engagement in trailblazing Highland rewilding project
24 June 2022
A REWILDING charity will be hosting an exhibition and event in the Highland Capital to showcase a new initiative to involve young people.
New ebike chargers coming to Caledonia Way cycle route
New ebike chargers coming to Caledonia Way cycle route
22 June 2022
Ebike riders on the Caledonian Way will soon be able to recharge their batteries in more ways than one when pedalling the long-distance route.
Wildlife crime prompts three-year restrictions on general licences at Moy estate
Wildlife crime prompts three-year restrictions on general licences at Moy estate
21 June 2022
NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences on Moy Estate for three years.
Cyclists hungry for adventure on trip through north-west Highlands
Cyclists hungry for adventure on trip through north-west Highlands
20 June 2022
A trio of adventurers are setting off for a taste of the good life on Monday as they explore the north-west Highlands – and its larder – by bike.
Fears over proposed wind farm
Fears over proposed wind farm
19 June 2022
A wind farm could be built on land near Fort Augustus if the plans get approval when they are submitted to Highland Council.
Approval for Inverness campus road and active travel route
Approval for Inverness campus road and active travel route
17 June 2022
Completion of another stretch of footpath and cycle lane at Inverness campus has been approved by Highland Council planners.
Hopes for Highland-based leading rewilding project to get prestigious UN recognition
Hopes for Highland-based leading rewilding project to get prestigious UN recognition
17 June 2022
A VAST Highland-based rewilding project has been recommended by the UK and Scottish Governments for a United Nations flagship status.
Inverness power project in line for award
Inverness power project in line for award
16 June 2022
The project that brought water power back to the River Ness in Inverness is in line for a major green award.
Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money
Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money
14 June 2022
It is a fall of two places in less than a month with a road condition score of just 1.29 out of 10
MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project
MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project
14 June 2022
A Highland MSP is urging the Scottish Government to consult with community over moves to secure a community green space in Inverness.
Multiple bodies working to ease visitor pressures in Highlands
Multiple bodies working to ease visitor pressures in Highlands
14 June 2022
Three Highland Council-led multi-agency groups are working to manage and ease visitor pressures across the region.
Five local projects get tourism grant boost
Five local projects get tourism grant boost
14 June 2022
Five local projects have been awarded community tourism development grants by Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN).
Climate action plan launched by local tourism group
Climate action plan launched by local tourism group
14 June 2022
The Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) has launched a climate action plan for the destination.
Ariane Burgess: How do we begin making change?
Ariane Burgess: How do we begin making change?
13 June 2022
The MSP argues it is impossible alone as 'we need to change together in our communities, with local and national government'
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