Environment

The now-named Inverness Botanic Gardens was first opened in 1993 as the ‘Inverness Floral Hall and Gardens

Now that festive decorations have been taken down residents have been urged by Highland Council to recycle their Christmas trees.

Coastal walks are the most popular way to spend time outdoors in the Highlands, according to new research from the National Trust for Scotland.

Mountain rescue teams across the Highlands have been spending time in challenging conditions to help people off the mountains this winter.

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.

Almost 8000 homes across Scotland were still without power shortly before lunch on Thursday & some may have to wait up to 48 hours to be reconnected.

The teams working tirelessly to clear a major Highland trunk road of fallen trees have released pictures highlighting the scale of the task they face.

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.

Inverness is third worst city in UK when it comes to readiness for switching to electric vehicles according to a new survey.

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.

Bus replacement services are being organised from December 27, but these are still being sourced and passengers are advised to check their journeys.

The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.

The low winter sun yesterday morning proved ideal conditions for those at the right latitude to see a rare cloud type.

The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.

He says 'the government is proposing to stop you selling your home and perhaps even living in it' adding: 'we need some realism in this policy.'

The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of the Highlands overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.