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Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highland landowner by Anders Holch Povlsen

Scotland’s richest man has been accused of greenwashing after his private jet firm made more than 1100 trips despite his environmental aims.

Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

Angus MacDonald wants the UK to avoid the same mistake as it did with oil and gas and make the most of green energy.

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Mountain rescuers have urged hikers to ensure they are properly prepared - after a rise in the number of incidents.

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

A major new hub driving offshore renewable projects has opened in Inverness in a move an energy giant says "underlines its commitment" to the city.

Challenge Poverty Week: Unstable funding leaves communities ‘bogged down’ and underwhelmed, claims action group

More support is needed to tackle inequalities through climate action, according to a Highland community organisation.

Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Huge wild cattle could be ‘back from the dead’ to rewild Highlands near Loch Ness.

Green light given for temporary kitchen and canteen at Beauly Primary School

The go-ahead has been given for a modular kitchen and canteen to be sited at Beauly Primary School.

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

The leaves may have started falling and the temperature is getting cooler, but there’s still plenty to do around the Highlands during the autumn.

Changes made to plans for pumped storage hydro scheme near Loch Ness

Changes have been made to a proposed green energy project on the south side of Loch Ness.

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

An 81-year-old took a trip along Dunnet beach for the first time in 17 years thanks to a beach buggy wheelchair with big blow-up tyres.

North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

A four-fold increase in parking capacity at an under-pressure beauty spot in the north-west Highlands is expected to ease congestion at the location.

Another growing year celebrated with apple pressing, music and cycling

Apple pressing and sampling locally-harvested produce were on the menu at a harvest picnic in Inverness.

Community to explore buyout of rewilding estate near Loch Ness

A community group is to explore the possibility of buying all or part of a large estate near Loch Ness.

False teeth and plastic soldiers from the ‘60s among Moray Firth’s ‘retro’ finds in beach cleanup efforts

Washing up liquid and crisp packets from the 80s were among items found by a marine conservation group during a beach cleanup session near Inverness.

‘People have been really waiting for this for a long time’ - Nairn Beach Wheelchairs project start is one step closer

A charity has reached another milestone in setting up a new initiative enabling anyone with mobility impairments to enjoy Nairn Beach.

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

Lib Dems warn this could be ‘sign of things to come’ under Labour as Aberdeen gets the HQ, Glasgow and Edinburgh get a site each.

Food and drink sector in Highlands to benefit from new support programme

The food and drink sector and its supply chain in the Highlands are set to benefit from a new programme of support.

ENVIRONMENT

Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highland landowner by Anders Holch Povlsen

Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

Highland MP secures Westminster debate on renewables cash for local communities

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

Challenge Poverty Week: Unstable funding leaves communities ‘bogged down’ and underwhelmed, claims action group

Challenge Poverty Week: Unstable funding leaves communities ‘bogged down’ and underwhelmed, claims action group

Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Highland ‘return’ for ancient aurochs 400 years after European extinction

Green light given for temporary kitchen and canteen at Beauly Primary School

Green light given for temporary kitchen and canteen at Beauly Primary School

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

Changes made to plans for pumped storage hydro scheme near Loch Ness

Changes made to plans for pumped storage hydro scheme near Loch Ness

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

Another growing year celebrated with apple pressing, music and cycling

Another growing year celebrated with apple pressing, music and cycling

Community to explore buyout of rewilding estate near Loch Ness

Community to explore buyout of rewilding estate near Loch Ness

False teeth and plastic soldiers from the ‘60s among Moray Firth’s ‘retro’ finds in beach cleanup efforts

False teeth and plastic soldiers from the ‘60s among Moray Firth’s ‘retro’ finds in beach cleanup efforts

‘People have been really waiting for this for a long time’ - Nairn Beach Wheelchairs project start is one step closer

‘People have been really waiting for this for a long time’ - Nairn Beach Wheelchairs project start is one step closer

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

MPs slam Prime Minister Keir Starmer for ignoring Highlands over GB Energy location

Food and drink sector in Highlands to benefit from new support programme

Food and drink sector in Highlands to benefit from new support programme

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