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Hydro-electric project shortlisted for second prestigious award

Hydro-electric project shortlisted for second prestigious award

Hydro-electric project shortlisted for second prestigious award

04 July 2022

A green energy project on the River Ness in Inverness has been shortlisted for a second prestigious award.


World's biggest tidal turbine secures £8m operational finance

World's biggest tidal turbine secures £8m operational finance

World's biggest tidal turbine secures £8m operational finance

04 July 2022

THE world's most powerful tidal turbine has received a big boost after developer Orbital Marine Power secured multi-million pound operational finance.


Estate awarded international accreditation to recognise ongoing work in wildlife management and conservation

Estate awarded international accreditation to recognise ongoing work in wildlife management and conservation

Estate awarded international accreditation to recognise ongoing work in wildlife management and conservation

04 July 2022

A wildlife estate near Loch Ness has been presented with a prestigious award for its conservation work including monitoring golden eagles.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unearthing the fascinating world of the brochs

01 July 2022

As the Caithness Broch Project creates a series of new itineraries for visitors the the far north, John Davidson looks at a few of the best sites


Leading Scottish forestry management company enhances Northern presence with new Highland office

Leading Scottish forestry management company enhances Northern presence with new Highland office

Leading Scottish forestry management company enhances Northern presence with new Highland office

30 June 2022

RTS Forestry has officially opened a new base in Inverness to further service their current clients and develop new relationships in the region.


Public support for offshore wind farms 'strong', new survey finds

Public support for offshore wind farms 'strong', new survey finds

Public support for offshore wind farms 'strong', new survey finds

29 June 2022

A LARGE majority of Scots are in favour of offshore wind farms, a survey for the Scottish Government has revealed.


Highland timber trailblazers cleared way for some of the most challenging harvesting work in the nation

Highland timber trailblazers cleared way for some of the most challenging harvesting work in the nation

Highland timber trailblazers cleared way for some of the most challenging harvesting work in the nation

27 June 2022

Forestry and Land Scotland’s steep ground felling programme along the A82 is 'the most technically challenging timber harvesting in Britain'.


More than 100 events across to take place across the Highlands as new climate festival kicks off

More than 100 events across to take place across the Highlands as new climate festival kicks off

More than 100 events across to take place across the Highlands as new climate festival kicks off

24 June 2022

A FESTIVAL celebrating the work communities across the Highlands do to help tackle the climate emergency will start tomorrow.


Climate crisis action at the Highland climate festival

Climate crisis action at the Highland climate festival

Climate crisis action at the Highland climate festival

24 June 2022

The Highland Climate Festival is starting this weekend, with over 100 events taking place to show collective action on the climate emergency.


Photo show will highlight youth engagement in trailblazing Highland rewilding project

Photo show will highlight youth engagement in trailblazing Highland rewilding project

Photo show will highlight youth engagement in trailblazing Highland rewilding project

24 June 2022

A REWILDING charity will be hosting an exhibition and event in the Highland Capital to showcase a new initiative to involve young people.


New ebike chargers coming to Caledonia Way cycle route

New ebike chargers coming to Caledonia Way cycle route

New ebike chargers coming to Caledonia Way cycle route

22 June 2022

Ebike riders on the Caledonian Way will soon be able to recharge their batteries in more ways than one when pedalling the long-distance route.


Wildlife crime prompts three-year restrictions on general licences at Moy estate

Wildlife crime prompts three-year restrictions on general licences at Moy estate

Wildlife crime prompts three-year restrictions on general licences at Moy estate

21 June 2022

NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences on Moy Estate for three years.


Cyclists hungry for adventure on trip through north-west Highlands

Cyclists hungry for adventure on trip through north-west Highlands

Cyclists hungry for adventure on trip through north-west Highlands

20 June 2022

A trio of adventurers are setting off for a taste of the good life on Monday as they explore the north-west Highlands – and its larder – by bike.


Fears over proposed wind farm

Fears over proposed wind farm

Fears over proposed wind farm

19 June 2022

A wind farm could be built on land near Fort Augustus if the plans get approval when they are submitted to Highland Council.


Approval for Inverness campus road and active travel route

Approval for Inverness campus road and active travel route

Approval for Inverness campus road and active travel route

17 June 2022

Completion of another stretch of footpath and cycle lane at Inverness campus has been approved by Highland Council planners.


Hopes for Highland-based leading rewilding project to get prestigious UN recognition

Hopes for Highland-based leading rewilding project to get prestigious UN recognition

Hopes for Highland-based leading rewilding project to get prestigious UN recognition

17 June 2022

A VAST Highland-based rewilding project has been recommended by the UK and Scottish Governments for a United Nations flagship status.


Inverness power project in line for award

Inverness power project in line for award

Inverness power project in line for award

16 June 2022

The project that brought water power back to the River Ness in Inverness is in line for a major green award.


Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

Highland Council is now ranked sixth worst in Scotland for value for money

14 June 2022

It is a fall of two places in less than a month with a road condition score of just 1.29 out of 10


MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project

MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project

MSP wants Scottish Government consultation over Inverness green space project

14 June 2022

A Highland MSP is urging the Scottish Government to consult with community over moves to secure a community green space in Inverness.


Multiple bodies working to ease visitor pressures in Highlands

Multiple bodies working to ease visitor pressures in Highlands

Multiple bodies working to ease visitor pressures in Highlands

14 June 2022

Three Highland Council-led multi-agency groups are working to manage and ease visitor pressures across the region.


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