Environment

Highland MSP Fergus Ewing is demanding Scotland’s future First Minister makes a concrete pledge on A96 dualling before the summer.

An extreme wildfire warning has been issued for the north-west Highlands after some of the hottest temperatures of the year were recorded.

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?

Two Highland communities posted Scotland’s warmest day of 2024 on Thursday, but which were they?

Overflowing bottle banks and a repeat of collection issues that hit the council’s contractors in 2023 are “very concerning”, a Highland MSP has said.

Experts hope to continue the legacy of the historic fallen elm for future generations to enjoy.

Call sent to Scottish Government to put an end to the “damaging and destructive” plan that is not “good value for money.”

The seven hectare site next to SSEN Transmission’s substation at Essich is earmarked to store 200MW.

Major power line upgrade works are set to cause disruption on the A82 and Great Glen Way in May, electrical engineers have warned.

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips

Green-fingered primary pupils are hoping to create a colourful flower display for residents and visitors in a Highland village.

Plans for flats close to a known flash flooding hotspot in Inverness have sparked an array of objections from the public.

Spring brings new life to the Cairngorms National Park, making it a fantastic time for wildlife watching.

An environmental charity has bought the salmon netting rights along a stretch of shoreline in Inverness in a bid to protect salmon numbers.

Calls are being made for Highland Council to scrap the plan after the results of the economic impact assessment.

More than £5000 has been raised towards a new bridge on the John O’Groats Trail after a mystery donor pledged to match funds donated by the public.

Two Highland scenic locations were listed among the most Instagrammable tourist destination in the country according to a new survey.

The town’s efforts in tackling the impact of single-use plastic on the environment have been recognised by a nationwide conservation group.

John Davidson explores a quieter route in the hills above Dores, where a new hydro development looks set to impact on the area in the next few years

Sewage overflows in Nairn and Cawdor have increased by more than 185 per cent between 2022 and 2023, according to Scottish Water records.