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WATCH: New citizen science project to help endangered red squirrels in the Highlands

WATCH: New citizen science project to help endangered red squirrels in the Highlands

WATCH: New citizen science project to help endangered red squirrels in the Highlands

14 October 2022

PEOPLE living in the Highlands are being asked to take part in a major citizen science study this autumn.


Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

Almost half the young people in the Highlands plan to leave within five years

13 October 2022

Liberal Democrat Councillor Molly Nolan slams SNP and Greens over 'unforgivable' inaction warning of a 'demographic time bomb'


Plans for greener rail travel by 2035

Plans for greener rail travel by 2035

Plans for greener rail travel by 2035

12 October 2022

Rail chiefs are exploring the use of hydrogen and battery-powered trains in the Highlands as part of the vision to build a greener railway.


Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland wins two rural industry awards for path works in Cairngorms and Skye

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland wins two rural industry awards for path works in Cairngorms and Skye

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland wins two rural industry awards for path works in Cairngorms and Skye

12 October 2022

A project to improve public access throughout Scotland's two national parks has won recognition at a rural awards showcase.


Free webinars on land reform aim to empower Highland communities for positive change

Free webinars on land reform aim to empower Highland communities for positive change

Free webinars on land reform aim to empower Highland communities for positive change

11 October 2022

PEOPLE across the Highlands are being invited to learn more about land rights and responsibilities in a new, free series of webinars.


Trailblazing rewilding centre welcomes Green MSP visit

Trailblazing rewilding centre welcomes Green MSP visit

Trailblazing rewilding centre welcomes Green MSP visit

10 October 2022

A HIGHLAND rewilding charity welcomed the Scottish Government’s Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity during a visit.


Hydro Ness project commended at national awards

Hydro Ness project commended at national awards

Hydro Ness project commended at national awards

07 October 2022

The renewable energy installation has been commended with a Merit at the Structural Steel Design Awards 2022.


WATCH: Holm Grown in Inverness is taking root in the community

WATCH: Holm Grown in Inverness is taking root in the community

WATCH: Holm Grown in Inverness is taking root in the community

07 October 2022

The Holm Grown project is Inverness is coming to fruition as it reaches its first harvest season.


Scotland’s first trial of a driverless passenger bus service launched at Inverness Campus

Scotland’s first trial of a driverless passenger bus service launched at Inverness Campus

Scotland’s first trial of a driverless passenger bus service launched at Inverness Campus

06 October 2022

The bus is set to run between the campus and the Inverness Retail and Business Park.


Memory Lane visits beautiful Beauly

Memory Lane visits beautiful Beauly

Memory Lane visits beautiful Beauly

06 October 2022

Bill McAllister's walk down memory lane explores beautiful Beauly and its ancient French connection priory.


Landowners visit new development to find out about building sustainable new communities

Landowners visit new development to find out about building sustainable new communities

Landowners visit new development to find out about building sustainable new communities

04 October 2022

Landowners from across the UK met at a new development near Inverness to find out more about building sustainable new communities.


Toilet site could heat Inverness Castle

Toilet site could heat Inverness Castle

Toilet site could heat Inverness Castle

04 October 2022

The disused Inverness public toilet block on Castle Wynd could be converted to a green energy centre to heat Inverness Castle.


800-year-old Beauly elm celebrated

800-year-old Beauly elm celebrated

800-year-old Beauly elm celebrated

01 October 2022

An extraordinary elm tree – believed to be the oldest of its kind in Europe – was celebrated with stories, food and art at a special event in Beauly.


Merkinch Nature Reserve boardwalk latest

Merkinch Nature Reserve boardwalk latest

Merkinch Nature Reserve boardwalk latest

29 September 2022

Inverness residents are invited to have a say in the design of the replacement boardwalk at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.


Cromarty Firth green freeport would deliver more than anywhere else according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Cromarty Firth green freeport would deliver more than anywhere else according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Cromarty Firth green freeport would deliver more than anywhere else according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise

28 September 2022

Stuart Black says the impact of a green freeport would be 'proportionately greater than anywhere else'


Inverness councillors agreed to integrate two ambitious visions for city

Inverness councillors agreed to integrate two ambitious visions for city

Inverness councillors agreed to integrate two ambitious visions for city

26 September 2022

The move paves the way for extensive consultation that could herald the biggest changes in generations


UPDATE: Extreme Loch Ness swimmer is being monitored in hospital after monster attempt including more than two days in the water

UPDATE: Extreme Loch Ness swimmer is being monitored in hospital after monster attempt including more than two days in the water

UPDATE: Extreme Loch Ness swimmer is being monitored in hospital after monster attempt including more than two days in the water

24 September 2022

He is said to be resting and well in hospital.


Extreme swimmer Ross Edgley in hospital after Loch Ness swim: 'As you can probably tell the swim didn’t entirely go to plan'

Extreme swimmer Ross Edgley in hospital after Loch Ness swim: 'As you can probably tell the swim didn’t entirely go to plan'

Extreme swimmer Ross Edgley in hospital after Loch Ness swim: 'As you can probably tell the swim didn’t entirely go to plan'

24 September 2022

'As you can probably tell the swim didn’t entirely go to plan.'


Climate change committee chair pleased with council progress

Climate change committee chair pleased with council progress

Climate change committee chair pleased with council progress

23 September 2022

The chair and vice chair of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee met with climate protestors yesterday


Former Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson joins the NatureScot board

Former Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson joins the NatureScot board

Former Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson joins the NatureScot board

22 September 2022

She says she hopes 'to harness communities’ enthusiasm for and commitment to tackling climate change'


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