Environment

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Highland trail group.

Government should focus immediately on the key areas around offshore wind consenting and grid connections, says our columnist.

Eco-spirited youngsters have helped to clean up an Inverness neighbourhood.

Trees for Life says it is ‘hugely worrying and a move in the wrong direction’ while Oxfam Scotland call it ‘an acute global embarrassment’.

Mini windmills have been drafted in as part of the effort to deter the menace of marauding gulls in Inverness city centre.

Clarity is urgently needed over the ban on wood burning stoves, a Highland MSP has warned after being inundated with concerns from confused residents.

Eco-minded volunteers are being urged to lend a hand when a beach clean takes place at a Moray Firth beauty spot this weekend.

An ancient elm that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species.

Volunteers and campaigners are hoping for a clean sweep for Earth Day as they look to improve the environment in and around Inverness.

Exploring the remote lochs and lochans of Caithness is not the same challenge that it once was, but there are few who have visited them all

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.

The impacts of climate change on workers’ safety and health will be highlighted during a ceremony in Inverness later this month.

Nature lovers across the Highlands are being urged to look out for signs of spring for an interactive citizen science project.

Assurances have been sought after questions were raised over the close proximity of a large landslide to a planned hydro power plant.

Key first planning step is to be held over a 275,000 volt connection line to Inverness from the £550 million hydro scheme to be built above Loch Ness.

Highland Council admits it is baffled by a spate of cat and dog illnesses in an Inverness neighbourhood.

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform

The astronomical phenomenon is expected to be seen in Inverness this evening.

The Highlands are set become the focus of international attention from the renewable energy industry as the region’s freeport reached a milestone.

The Highlands are set become the focus of international attention from the renewable energy industry as the region’s freeport reached a milestone.