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Energy storage plan for land behind Inverness karting centre

Energy storage plan for land behind Inverness karting centre

Energy storage plan for land behind Inverness karting centre

22 September 2022

Intelligent Land Investments (ILI) has leafleted households to gauge public reaction and gain feedback prior to lodging a planning application.


New beaver expansion strategy launched

New beaver expansion strategy launched

New beaver expansion strategy launched

21 September 2022

A strategy has been published setting out a route map for beaver reintroduction in Scotland for decades to come.


Call to report fly-tippers responsible for Ardersier wood mess

Call to report fly-tippers responsible for Ardersier wood mess

Call to report fly-tippers responsible for Ardersier wood mess

20 September 2022

An Ardersier resident has called for information to be passed to police by anyone who knows who may be responsible for fly-tipping in the Carse Wood.


Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

20 September 2022

The Iron Age site at Swartigill has yielded up its treasures with one artefact showing a possible connection between Caithness and the Roman Empire.


Extreme adventurer Ross Edgley set for Loch Ness swim challenge

Extreme adventurer Ross Edgley set for Loch Ness swim challenge

Extreme adventurer Ross Edgley set for Loch Ness swim challenge

20 September 2022

Extreme adventurer and author Ross Edgley to attempt the world's longest non-stop swim on world famous Loch Ness.


Public invited to give views on plans for 400kv power line

Public invited to give views on plans for 400kv power line

Public invited to give views on plans for 400kv power line

18 September 2022

Plans for a major new overhead power line between Beauly and Peterhead will be unveiled at consultation events starting this month.


LONG READ: Charity looks at the future as chapter closes on rewilding apprenticeships

LONG READ: Charity looks at the future as chapter closes on rewilding apprenticeships

LONG READ: Charity looks at the future as chapter closes on rewilding apprenticeships

16 September 2022

The Skills for Rewilding programme sought to give apprentices the opportunity to live at Dundreggan and learn the skills of the trade.


Glenurquhart Primary pupils pick up environmental award

Glenurquhart Primary pupils pick up environmental award

Glenurquhart Primary pupils pick up environmental award

14 September 2022

The pupils learned about various different types of plant life among other things.


Strange creature seen snaking across road near north village

Strange creature seen snaking across road near north village

Strange creature seen snaking across road near north village

12 September 2022

An unusual animal that has been mistaken by some UK residents as a snake was seen making its way across a byroad near Watten.


BILL McALLISTER: Remembering Inverness's prolific sculptor

BILL McALLISTER: Remembering Inverness's prolific sculptor

BILL McALLISTER: Remembering Inverness's prolific sculptor

12 September 2022

Bill McAllister remembers Andrew Davidson the Inverness sculptor who created so many of the city landmarks.


Hydro Ness shortlisted for awards

Hydro Ness shortlisted for awards

Hydro Ness shortlisted for awards

10 September 2022

Highland Council’s renewable energy installation Hydro Ness has been shortlisted at the 2022 Structural Steel Design Awards.


Inverness councillors set to discuss proposal to integrate two strategies to ramp-up city developments

Inverness councillors set to discuss proposal to integrate two strategies to ramp-up city developments

Inverness councillors set to discuss proposal to integrate two strategies to ramp-up city developments

05 September 2022

The twin visions amount to potentially the biggest changes for generations


Rewilding company hires science team to lead management and counting of carbon

Rewilding company hires science team to lead management and counting of carbon

Rewilding company hires science team to lead management and counting of carbon

02 September 2022

Highlands Rewilding is aiming for a mass influx of 'citizen rewilder' co-owners.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run through the Lairig Ghru is a shortcut to savour

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run through the Lairig Ghru is a shortcut to savour

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run through the Lairig Ghru is a shortcut to savour

02 September 2022

A journey through the Cairngorms’ most famous pass brings back memories for John Davidson


Wind farm extension set to provide economic boost to the Highlands

Wind farm extension set to provide economic boost to the Highlands

Wind farm extension set to provide economic boost to the Highlands

30 August 2022

The Scottish Government has today approved an application by SSE Renewables to build an extension to Bhlaraidh Wind Farm.


Alleged fly-tipping incident captured on CCTV

Alleged fly-tipping incident captured on CCTV

Alleged fly-tipping incident captured on CCTV

30 August 2022

An alleged incident of fly-tipping in Inverness was captured by nearby CCTV and has been reported to Highland Council.


Youngsters care for the planet

Youngsters care for the planet

Youngsters care for the planet

30 August 2022

The children at Junior World in Nairn have raised more than £200 for charity by collecting and recycling “unrecyclable” items from the community.


Visitors told ‘sorry for the mess’

Visitors told ‘sorry for the mess’

Visitors told ‘sorry for the mess’

29 August 2022

An angry tour guide called for Inverness to be renamed Invermess due to the litter building up on city centre streets.


State of main roads around Inverness 'a concern'

State of main roads around Inverness 'a concern'

State of main roads around Inverness 'a concern'

27 August 2022

Ness Notebook: Trunk Roads around Inverness must improve or we run the risk of being stuck in a layby says David Sutherland.


Eco festival will offer energy advice plus ideas for cheaper and greener living

Eco festival will offer energy advice plus ideas for cheaper and greener living

Eco festival will offer energy advice plus ideas for cheaper and greener living

26 August 2022

Energy advice and ideas for cheaper and greener living plus a children’s clothes swap will feature at a free eco festival in Inverness tomorrow.


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