Environment

Storm force winds are set to batter more of the far north on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned after extending a yellow alert for gales.

But Highland Council is recommending refusing the plans despite officials withdrawing objections.

Hector Mackenzie takes a stroll to one of Ross-shire's most intriguing landmarks which featured in the first series of the popular BBC TV show

Fly-tippers have dumped at least 100 used tyres on the shores of Loch Ness.

A Japanese macaque has escaped its enclosure from a popular Highland wildlife conservation park.

Gusts of up to 80mph are set to batter the north-west Highland coast and Minch, the Met Office has warned.

Minor roads in the west Highlands that offer vital routes for local people as well as access to remote mountains and glens are to be improved.

Ben Wyvis is at the centre of a bid to become Scotland’s newest national park.

Around 2000 homes across the north were still without power at lunchtime on Wednesday, but SSEN hopes to reconnect them by the end of the day.

A series of public events starting this week will outline the case for a new national park stretching through Glen Affric to Loch Ness.

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.

A support unit serving hot food and drink has been set up in Cannich to help those still affected by Storm Isha power cuts.

Households whose bin collections have been missed due to disruption from the recent heavy snows & gales have been given an update by Highland Council.

The red warning, which was issued shortly before midnight, covers areas around the Moray Firth.

The amber warning will remain in place until 6am on Monday.

The amber warning will remain in place until 6am on Monday.

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The public are being warned to prepare for a 12-hour spell of 'very strong, damaging winds'.

Highland landowners willing to help detectorists indulge their passion could also be handing a welcome boost to charity.

The public are being invited to a “last chance” meeting next week to consider controversial plans to upgrade electricity infrastructure near Beauly.