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'Tomato City', dandelion coffee and nettle tea – growing produce and communities in Inverness

'Tomato City', dandelion coffee and nettle tea – growing produce and communities in Inverness

'Tomato City', dandelion coffee and nettle tea – growing produce and communities in Inverness

17 September 2023

During a tour of the New Start Gardens in Inverness, Neil Davidson extends an invitation to step inside "tomato city".


-80C in the Cairngorms? BBC app glitch makes Highlands colder than Antarctica...

-80C in the Cairngorms? BBC app glitch makes Highlands colder than Antarctica...

-80C in the Cairngorms? BBC app glitch makes Highlands colder than Antarctica...

15 September 2023

Eagle-eyed weather watchers were left scratching their heads after the BBC weather app suggested Aviemore and Braemar will be colder than Antarctica.


Controversial Academy Street plans approved by Highland Council

Controversial Academy Street plans approved by Highland Council

Controversial Academy Street plans approved by Highland Council

14 September 2023

Highland Council’s plans to revamp Academy Street have divided the city but are set to go ahead after an 11th hour challenge.


NICKY MARR: Inverness housing is crucial but green spaces are too

NICKY MARR: Inverness housing is crucial but green spaces are too

NICKY MARR: Inverness housing is crucial but green spaces are too

13 September 2023

Houses are vital, but so is community, and communities need spaces between houses.


Bid for multimillion-pound Highland drive-thru and electric charging hub wins support of council officer

Bid for multimillion-pound Highland drive-thru and electric charging hub wins support of council officer

Bid for multimillion-pound Highland drive-thru and electric charging hub wins support of council officer

13 September 2023

THE controversial bid for a multimillion-pound drive-thru food outlet hub near North Kessock has been backed by a senior planner at Highland Council.


Learnie Red Rocks mountain bike trails on the Black Isle to boost car parking amid surge in demand

Learnie Red Rocks mountain bike trails on the Black Isle to boost car parking amid surge in demand

Learnie Red Rocks mountain bike trails on the Black Isle to boost car parking amid surge in demand

13 September 2023

High demand for use of the site has prompted moves to add 25 further car parking spaces.


'Momentous' decision as Inverness land earmarked for housing to become 'green hub'

'Momentous' decision as Inverness land earmarked for housing to become 'green hub'

'Momentous' decision as Inverness land earmarked for housing to become 'green hub'

11 September 2023

A landmark decision which will allow a green hub to be created in a fast-growing part of Inverness has been hailed as a "momentous milestone".


Mending circles and compost workshops help to reduce waste in Inverness

Mending circles and compost workshops help to reduce waste in Inverness

Mending circles and compost workshops help to reduce waste in Inverness

11 September 2023

Repair cafes, mending circles and compost workshops are helping to reduce waste in the Highlands, a new report has revealed.


Climate action weekend to be held in Inverness

Climate action weekend to be held in Inverness

Climate action weekend to be held in Inverness

09 September 2023

A film screening about a Himalayan eco-activist and shared stories will feature in a climate action weekend in Inverness.


Minister marks a century of public ownership at Glenmore Forest Park

Minister marks a century of public ownership at Glenmore Forest Park

Minister marks a century of public ownership at Glenmore Forest Park

08 September 2023

Salute to the 'major contribution' our foresters are making


New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

07 September 2023

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation asking for views on its plans to accelerate nature restoration and regeneration in the country.


Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

Farming: Could hydrogen powered tractor offer a green solution?

07 September 2023

A company developing a power source for tractors that runs on hydrogen is one of 12 innovators who have received a share of £11 million in funding.


Renewable energy is focus of government minister's visit to Inverness

Renewable energy is focus of government minister's visit to Inverness

Renewable energy is focus of government minister's visit to Inverness

04 September 2023

UK government minister for Scotland Malcolm Offord was in Inverness to see how Levelling Up Fund money is being spent.


Council says 'no way' to No Mow May plans over almost £350,000 cost for 'special mowers'

Council says 'no way' to No Mow May plans over almost £350,000 cost for 'special mowers'

Council says 'no way' to No Mow May plans over almost £350,000 cost for 'special mowers'

02 September 2023

Bosses are concerned about the cost 'specialist mowers,' dealing with waste and 'unquantified additional costs.'


Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

Farming: From seed to grain – learn from the scientists at the heart of Scotland’s barley research

02 September 2023

The Royal Society of Edinburgh is holding a free event to help people learn about how scientific research is working towards creating better barley.


Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

Scottish Agritourism conference looks to the future with support for young delegates

01 September 2023

Twenty scholarship funded places are on offer for the Scottish Agritourism conference which takes place in Perth in November.


Beach in Highlands ranked 'cleanest in the UK' – but where is it?

Beach in Highlands ranked 'cleanest in the UK' – but where is it?

Beach in Highlands ranked 'cleanest in the UK' – but where is it?

31 August 2023

A beach in the north Highlands has scooped the title of the cleanest beach in the UK, based on new research.


Kidical Mass set to return to Inverness streets with plea to ‘limit traffic, not our children’

Kidical Mass set to return to Inverness streets with plea to ‘limit traffic, not our children’

Kidical Mass set to return to Inverness streets with plea to ‘limit traffic, not our children’

30 August 2023

Campaigners are marking the second anniversary of the Kidical Mass children’s bike ride in Inverness this weekend


Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

Scottish Farming Expo announces line up of expert speakers for Aberdeen event

30 August 2023

The Future Farming Expo will feature insight from experts in robotics, diversification, carbon, business resilience and more.


Inverness community food growing project to celebrate transformation of unused site with formal opening

Inverness community food growing project to celebrate transformation of unused site with formal opening

Inverness community food growing project to celebrate transformation of unused site with formal opening

30 August 2023

The transformation of unused land next to an Inverness supermarket into a community garden will be celebrated on Saturday with its official opening.


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