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Flow Country joins Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon among Unesco World Heritage sites

Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will unlock a raft of economic, environmental and social opportunities, it has been predicted.

New mobility hub opens in Inverness to encourage public transport use

A new ‘mobility hub’ that encourages use of public transport instead of private cars has officially opened in Inverness.

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Highland Council should know by early next month whether homes and businesses face a summer of overflowing bins and stench on the streets.

North Coast Trail looks to take big strides in Caithness

The charity behind a planned long-distance walking route along the north coast is aiming to have the Caithness section up and running by next summer.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Open a new leaf with ride above Loch Ness

John Davidson explores a mountain bike circuit on forest paths and tracks from Drumnadrochit

Blue-green algae warning at loch near Beauly

A warning has been issued after the discovery of blue-green algae in a loch near Beauly.

Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

A charity is calling wildlife enthusiasts in the region to join a monitoring initiative to track the impact of climate change on butterflies.

WATCH: Work progresses on green 'energy centre' that will power Inverness Castle

Castle Street Energy Centre begins to take shape in Inverness through UK Government Levelling Up Fund.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

John Davidson heads for Derbyshire to enjoy a blustery run in the High Peak district – 92 years after the Kinder Mass Trespass

Survey launched on food growing project at Sandown Lands in Nairn

Nairnshire residents are invited to express their views on a project which could see a community food-growing project created at Sandown Lands.

Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

Highland Council has launched a 12-week public consultation on its draft ecology strategy and action plan.

Coveted design award success for Hydro Ness power scheme

The striking design of the Hydro Ness power generator in Inverness has won the renewable energy facility a coveted national design award.

Memory of beloved Nairn skipper marked by new Harbour bench made with upcycled plastics from beach cleans

A new bench made from upcycled plastic from Nairn beach has been installed at the town’s harbour in memory of a cherished member of the community.

Highlands set to benefit from £7m funding for electric vehicles in the north of Scotland

Highland Council is set to benefit from a funding boost by the Scottish Government to support the growth of the EV charging network.

PICTURES: Nairn rowers have fin-tastic time with dolphin encounter

A spell of sunshine in the dreich July weather saw a happy encounter for members of the Nairn Coastal Rowing Club.

Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

A yellow weather warning for heavy and persistent rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.

3 flood alerts issued for Highlands amid forecast for longer spells of rain

Widespread showers and longer spells of heavy rain have sparked flood alerts for the Highlands.

ENVIRONMENT

Flow Country joins Great Barrier Reef and Grand Canyon among Unesco World Heritage sites

New mobility hub opens in Inverness to encourage public transport use

New mobility hub opens in Inverness to encourage public transport use

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

Will Highland homes and businesses face a summer of stench and overflowing bins through waste workers strike?

North Coast Trail looks to take big strides in Caithness

North Coast Trail looks to take big strides in Caithness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Open a new leaf with ride above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Open a new leaf with ride above Loch Ness

Blue-green algae warning at loch near Beauly

Blue-green algae warning at loch near Beauly

Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

Call to Highland nature lovers to help conservation charity in Big Butterfly Count this summer

WATCH: Work progresses on green 'energy centre' that will power Inverness Castle

WATCH: Work progresses on green 'energy centre' that will power Inverness Castle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

Survey launched on food growing project at Sandown Lands in Nairn

Survey launched on food growing project at Sandown Lands in Nairn

Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

Highland Council launches consultation on ecology strategy and action plan

Coveted design award success for Hydro Ness power scheme

Coveted design award success for Hydro Ness power scheme

Memory of beloved Nairn skipper marked by new Harbour bench made with upcycled plastics from beach cleans

Memory of beloved Nairn skipper marked by new Harbour bench made with upcycled plastics from beach cleans

Highlands set to benefit from £7m funding for electric vehicles in the north of Scotland

Highlands set to benefit from £7m funding for electric vehicles in the north of Scotland

PICTURES: Nairn rowers have fin-tastic time with dolphin encounter

PICTURES: Nairn rowers have fin-tastic time with dolphin encounter

Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

Heavy and persistent rain forecast sparks yellow Met Office weather warning

3 flood alerts issued for Highlands amid forecast for longer spells of rain

3 flood alerts issued for Highlands amid forecast for longer spells of rain

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