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Ice-trapped cygnet swan has a happy ending

A cygnet 'trapped' in ice in the ponds at Inverness Campus, sparking concern for its life, has freed itself, the SSPCA has confirmed.

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

Temperatures in the Highlands fell well below freezing overnight , with the mercury bottoming out at -18C near the A9 in the Cairngorms National Park.

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

Warnings for snow have been issued for large swathes of the Highlands – especially in the east – with up to 10cm possible in hilly spots

-15C recorded in part of the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

Highland residents were waking up to what is likely to have been the coldest night of the winter so far after the mercury plummeted as low as -15C.

British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

Internationally renowned UK climber Fay Manners told an audience in Aviemore that she wants to encourage young women to follow their passion for sport

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

The Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice comes into force on Friday evening and covers parts of the far north.

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

SSEN announced today that reports have now been produced following the first round of consultation on its proposals.

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

If you hear bells ringing this weekend, it is not Santa coming early – but it could be Kidical Mass cyclists who are planning a special festive ride.

Eden Court makes new climate emergency commitment

Key pledges include increasing energy efficiency, reducing waste and sourcing from locally-based and sustainable suppliers as much as possible.

PICTURES: Climate crisis put front and centre by Highland pupils at COP28 tie-in

Pupils from Inverness, Culloden and the Black Isle were joined by others from as far afield as Ardnamurchan for the mock COP28 event.

Latest on next year's changes to Highland household bins

Households will get an extra bin as part of the changes which aim to increase the amount of waste recycled while saving money for the service.

Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

Individuals and organisations involved in the tourism industry gathered together at the Highland Tourism Conference in Inverness yesterday.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

A wet Munro mission in Kintail as John Davidson heads onto the South Glen Shiel Ridge with his head in the clouds

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean

Inverness school takes Caledonian Sleeper service to London

Millburn Academy chose the overnight rail service as more environmentally friendly than flying for pupils who headed south.

From Venice to the V&A: Role for Loch Ness in successful international exhibition

Loch Ness's landscape has been showcased in a successful exhibition in Venice, and is set to enjoy further exposure at Dundee's V&A next year.

Earth's climate emergency gets Eden Court dance, theatre and song treatment ahead of COP28

The climate emergency will be depicted in dance, theatre and song at a special Eden Court Theatre show at Inverness Botanic Gardens.

ENVIRONMENT

Ice-trapped cygnet swan has a happy ending

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

-15C recorded in part of the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

-15C recorded in part of the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

New yellow warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office for parts of the Highlands

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Controversial new pylon line from Spittal to Beauly will bring hundreds of jobs, new homes and £32 million in community benefit, says SSEN Transmission

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

Eden Court makes new climate emergency commitment

Eden Court makes new climate emergency commitment

PICTURES: Climate crisis put front and centre by Highland pupils at COP28 tie-in

PICTURES: Climate crisis put front and centre by Highland pupils at COP28 tie-in

Latest on next year's changes to Highland household bins

Latest on next year's changes to Highland household bins

Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

Highland tourism conference puts climate change front and centre

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Your Highland garden can make the perfect nature reserve

Inverness school takes Caledonian Sleeper service to London

Inverness school takes Caledonian Sleeper service to London

From Venice to the V&A: Role for Loch Ness in successful international exhibition

From Venice to the V&A: Role for Loch Ness in successful international exhibition

Earth's climate emergency gets Eden Court dance, theatre and song treatment ahead of COP28

Earth's climate emergency gets Eden Court dance, theatre and song treatment ahead of COP28

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