Environment

12 papers offering expert advice and analytical support to help consider future policy options available for Scotland have been published.

Cllr Ryan Mackintosh says 'wildfires this summer, from Cannich to Canada' illustrate why action was needed.

SSEN Transmission want to hear people's views as the new substation would connect into the existing Beauly-Denny overhead line.

Objectors remain totally unconvinced as the council administration rejected putting the issue to a public vote.

It stated that emergency repairs to the equipment to restore normal supply were carried out as quickly as possible.

Perhaps the council-imposed ultimatum before them on Monday that will impact Inverness city centre can be swerved.

The body which represents publicans has written to Inverness councillors claiming other cities have suffered through implementing similar measures.

Thunder and lightning could cause disruption in parts of the Highlands, amid forecasts that up to 40mm of rain could fall in just a few hours.

Velocity Café Emily Williams says 'the changes are really positive for active travel in the city, particularly for those walking and wheeling.'

A potential solution may have emerged in Elgin.

Greens are urging members of Highland Council's Inverness area committee to approve plans for altering the layout of the main city street.

A renewable energy industry trade body has said objectors who do not like the look of pylons need to understand that grid upgrades are essential.

John Davidson takes his young son on a mountain bike adventure – only to be battered by torrential rain – making for a memorable outing

Inverness bottle bank sites are buckling under an ugly weight of dumped glass after being overwhelmed by recycling deposits.

More than 100 foresters from across Europe visited the Highlands to learn how a range of forestry challenges are being tackled.

A network of hi-tech public water taps has helped Scotland save the equivalent of five million plastic bottles, according to Scottish Water.

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

A Nairn green charity welcomed the community in their new home last week for a day of talks, walks and introducing new projects and activities.

Ripples of excitement spread through Inverness when a Banksy-style image was spotted beside the River Ness.

THE newest link in Inverness's active travel network has been welcoming its first users.