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ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'


Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to net zero

Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to net zero

Highland electric timber truck hits the road in drive to net zero

05 December 2023

A new electric timber truck, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, is now operating in the Highlands as part of a trial.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cuillin view is high point on walk at Plock of Kyle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cuillin view is high point on walk at Plock of Kyle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cuillin view is high point on walk at Plock of Kyle

04 December 2023

John Davidson spends some time at the end of the line and discovers the Plock of Kyle offers a superb vantage point to see the mighty Cuillin hills


Protesters to stage march in Inverness for Global Day of Climate Action

Protesters to stage march in Inverness for Global Day of Climate Action

Protesters to stage march in Inverness for Global Day of Climate Action

04 December 2023

Climate campaign activists from across the Highlands and Moray will join in a Global Day of Climate Action on Saturday in Inverness.


WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow warnings for 'continuing ice risk' remain in place across north Highlands today

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow warnings for 'continuing ice risk' remain in place across north Highlands today

WEATHER UPDATE: Yellow warnings for 'continuing ice risk' remain in place across north Highlands today

04 December 2023

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place across most of the north.


Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

04 December 2023

A favourite little character that visits Highland gardens may be in danger without our help – an expert shares tips on how you can help the robin.


Climate action across the Highlands to get big screen outing at Eden Court in Inverness

Climate action across the Highlands to get big screen outing at Eden Court in Inverness

Climate action across the Highlands to get big screen outing at Eden Court in Inverness

04 December 2023

A free screening of the film Climate Action: Highlands & Islands is due to take place at Eden Court this week.


Ice-trapped cygnet swan has a happy ending

Ice-trapped cygnet swan has a happy ending

Ice-trapped cygnet swan has a happy ending

03 December 2023

A cygnet 'trapped' in ice in the ponds at Inverness Campus, sparking concern for its life, has freed itself, the SSPCA has confirmed.


-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

03 December 2023

Temperatures in the Highlands fell well below freezing overnight , with the mercury bottoming out at -18C near the A9 in the Cairngorms National Park.


10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

03 December 2023

Warnings for snow have been issued for large swathes of the Highlands – especially in the east – with up to 10cm possible in hilly spots


-15C recorded in part of the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

-15C recorded in part of the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

-15C recorded in part of the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

02 December 2023

Highland residents were waking up to what is likely to have been the coldest night of the winter so far after the mercury plummeted as low as -15C.


British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

01 December 2023

Internationally renowned UK climber Fay Manners told an audience in Aviemore that she wants to encourage young women to follow their passion for sport


New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

01 December 2023

The Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice comes into force on Friday evening and covers parts of the far north.


Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

01 December 2023

SSEN announced today that reports have now been produced following the first round of consultation on its proposals.


Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

30 November 2023

If you hear bells ringing this weekend, it is not Santa coming early – but it could be Kidical Mass cyclists who are planning a special festive ride.


Eden Court makes new climate emergency commitment

Eden Court makes new climate emergency commitment

Eden Court makes new climate emergency commitment

30 November 2023

Key pledges include increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste and sourcing from locally-based and sustainable suppliers as much as possible.


PICTURES: Climate crisis put front and centre by Highland pupils at COP28 tie-in

PICTURES: Climate crisis put front and centre by Highland pupils at COP28 tie-in

PICTURES: Climate crisis put front and centre by Highland pupils at COP28 tie-in

29 November 2023

Pupils from Inverness, Culloden and the Black Isle were joined by others from as far afield as Ardnamurchan for the mock COP28 event.


Latest on next year's changes to Highland household bins

Latest on next year's changes to Highland household bins

Latest on next year's changes to Highland household bins

29 November 2023

Households will get an extra bin as part of the changes which aim to increase the amount of waste recycled while saving money for the service.


Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

29 November 2023

Individuals and organisations involved in the tourism industry gathered together at the Highland Tourism Conference in Inverness yesterday.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

27 November 2023

A wet Munro mission in Kintail as John Davidson heads onto the South Glen Shiel Ridge with his head in the clouds


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