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Top nature tourism award for attraction near Loch Ness

Top nature tourism award for attraction near Loch Ness

Top nature tourism award for attraction near Loch Ness

It collected the accolade at the RSPB Scotland’s Nature of Scotland Awards.


Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.


Inverness water main burst disruption could continue after follow-up repairs identified

Inverness water main burst disruption could continue after follow-up repairs identified

Inverness water main burst disruption could continue after follow-up repairs identified

Inverness residents hit by water cuts yesterday are being warned of “further interruption” to supplies on Sunday while follow-up repairs are made.


Loch Ness-side holiday cabins ‘risk ancient woodland’, warns Woodland Trust

Loch Ness-side holiday cabins ‘risk ancient woodland’, warns Woodland Trust

Loch Ness-side holiday cabins ‘risk ancient woodland’, warns Woodland Trust

Ancient woodland is at risk if plans for holiday cabins near Loch Ness go ahead, the Woodland Trust has warned.


Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Woodlands and forestry in the Highlands were among the big winners at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards.


Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk


New project for food waste initiative Nairn Food Nest as volunteers start works on new growing area

New project for food waste initiative Nairn Food Nest as volunteers start works on new growing area

New project for food waste initiative Nairn Food Nest as volunteers start works on new growing area

A popular initiative to tackle food waste in Nairn is going from strength to strength and is now expanding into a new food-growing project.


10 Inverness-Elgin trains cancelled because of Storm Bert

10 Inverness-Elgin trains cancelled because of Storm Bert

10 Inverness-Elgin trains cancelled because of Storm Bert

Storm Bert has forced the cancellation of 10 trains between Inverness and Elgin after speed restrictions were brought in.


Plans for new battery storage facility in Nairn take step forward as councillors wary of impact of new developments

Plans for new battery storage facility in Nairn take step forward as councillors wary of impact of new developments

Plans for new battery storage facility in Nairn take step forward as councillors wary of impact of new developments

Councillors urged to look into the cumulative impact of new energy facilities as plans for a new battery storage unit in Nairn took a step forward.


PICTURES: Snow day fun after wintry blast shuts many Highland schools

PICTURES: Snow day fun after wintry blast shuts many Highland schools

PICTURES: Snow day fun after wintry blast shuts many Highland schools

Heavy snow may have caused the temporary closure of dozens of schools on Thursday - but it also meant plenty of family-fun on the hills.


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