Environment

A NAIRN project has been awarded a national accolade recognising its efforts in opening and maintaining a green space for the community.

MEMBERS of te public are encouraged to share their views and opinions on plans for a new facility at Nairn Recycling Centre.

SRUC scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8 million by DEFRA.

Inspired by the Ross scientific expedition of 1839-43 two Aberdeenshire built replica ships have taken to Antarctic waters on a scientific mission.

Up to 30mm of rain could fall in some spots in just two to three hours, residents have been warned.

A generous donation has boosted Inverness Botanic Gardens’ efforts to become as sustainable and environmentally-friendly as possible.

Endangered capercaillies could return to an estate near Loch Ness according to a Highland politician who has become a champion of the iconic bird.

Highlands and Islands Greens voiced concerns over council/government promotion of cheap flights between Wick and Aberdeen.

The Black Isle remains in Significant Scarcity for a second week, and the Forth area also rises to Moderate Scarcity in the latest SEPA report.

It is designed to be a celebration of localism and community engagement with a focus on climate action.

After last week's piece, we thought a poll would help provide even more perspective on the topic.

Highland Council is taking action after the shock revelation that sewage was dumped 952 times in Highland through sewer overflows.

John Davidson enjoys the peace of an early morning ride to visit the battlefield and Clava Cairns before returning to Inverness on some great roads

Columnist Emma Harrison says there is a time and place for a car, but are we overusing our motors when we don’t need to?

The RHASS Presidential Initiative team have reflected on ten brilliant case studies which have been uncovered over the last six months in Scotland.

Councillors agree ambitious plans to progress case for an estimated £28 million investment in five solar farms from Caithness to Inverness.

FIX--it-uppers in Ross-shire celebrated a year of waste-reducing, money-saving repairs with another of their drop-in cafe events.

John Davidson speaks to Paul Hibberd of Forestry and Land Scotland about dealing with problem campers at Highland hotspots during the summer holidays

Strathdearn and Laggan hopefuls can apply

The Black Isle is now at Significant Scarcity of water level with the Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Dee catchments raised to Moderate Scarcity levels.