Environment

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.

Community-spirited volunteers in Dores have helped to remove bags of rubbish from the village beach after earlier clearing work exposed the litter.

An eco trial at an Inverness school proved such a success that it has saved a million kilowatt hours of electricity after being rolled out widely.

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.

It started with the seed of an idea during lockdown, and now could grow into half a million trees.

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.

Long-running tree felling on the slopes above Loch Ness and the A82 is set to enter its most dangerous phrase, loggers have warned.

Heavy snow could cause disruption in the Highlands overnight tonight, the Met Office has warned - with the alert extending as far north as Daviot.

Plans have been revealed for a pumped hydro storage scheme in the Highlands which would be one of the largest of its type in the UK.

Scottish Water engineers began repairs to a burst main in Smithton shortly at around 8am.

An award-winning climate influencer is set to bring her climate action strategies to the Highlands.

Plan for new sport and community facility in Drumnadrochit by Loch Ness moves a step closer.

Work to improve a popular walk and amenities at a beauty spot car park in Glen Affric will make for a better visitor experience, say forestry managers

An Inverness community garden created by young people on a previously unused and overgrown space will open its gates to the public tomorrow.

A hub, to drive innovation and job creation in Scotland’s health and agriculture sectors, is being opened by Princess Anne in Inverness today.

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.

Pupils visited the Clootie Well in Munlochy last week to learn a bit about local history and culture as well as how to help protect the environment.

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'