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Inverness pupils design futuristic homes to mark 20th anniversary of not-for-profit developer

Inverness pupils design futuristic homes to mark 20th anniversary of not-for-profit developer

Inverness pupils design futuristic homes to mark 20th anniversary of not-for-profit developer

24 February 2025

Space for growing produce and sustainable power sources are among the features envisaged by Inverness youngsters for homes of the future.


New low-energy Nairn Academy starts to take shape with completion expected in 2026

New low-energy Nairn Academy starts to take shape with completion expected in 2026

New low-energy Nairn Academy starts to take shape with completion expected in 2026

24 February 2025

The long-awaited new secondary school in Nairn is starting to take shape as construction work progresses with the steelwork now going up.


Green group’s achievements to be celebrated

Green group’s achievements to be celebrated

Green group’s achievements to be celebrated

24 February 2025

A Highland partnership that has worked to reduce waste is to look back at its achievements as it gets ready to wind up after three years.


Popular Potato Day set to make a return

Popular Potato Day set to make a return

Popular Potato Day set to make a return

23 February 2025

Green-fingered fans of the humble spud will get the chance to choose from dozens of varieties when North Kessock's annual potato day returns.


Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

Distillery plan sparks strong concerns among locals

21 February 2025

Terrified residents fear mould will fill their homes near a planned distillery and feel “voiceless” due to a lack of consultation with developers.


£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

£4m airport runway lighting upgrade announced

20 February 2025

A £4 million upgrade of the runway lighting system at Inverness Airport, which will reduce energy use by up to 80 per cent, is complete.


70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

UK government ‘promises’ Highland communities a share of the billions from renewable energy investments

19 February 2025

MP Angus MacDonald hails ‘very positive step’ as Labour energy minister Michael Shanks says region is ‘doing a favour for the rest of the country’.


Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

Rise in riverside sewer flooding sparks removable barrier plan

19 February 2025

Increased sewer flooding incidents along the River Ness have sparked plans to install a flood barrier on a historic building.


People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

People urged to respond to public consultation which could see plans for full dualling of A96 scrapped

18 February 2025

People in the Highlands and Moray are being encouraged to respond to a public consultation on the dualling for the A96 before it closes this week.


New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

New community-run café is perfect starting point for Loch Morlich walk

17 February 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks up a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore


Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

Kingsteps Quarry to undergo fortnight of path maintenance and improvement works

17 February 2025

“Well overdue” work to maintain neglected paths at a popular Nairn spot will begin today (Monday).


Hyprocrite? Glenfeshie laird defies Extinction Rebellion protestors over luxury jets

Hyprocrite? Glenfeshie laird defies Extinction Rebellion protestors over luxury jets

Hyprocrite? Glenfeshie laird defies Extinction Rebellion protestors over luxury jets

15 February 2025

Demos in Inverness and Denmark prompt response to the ‘Strathy’


Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

Road safety fears over Fairy Glen glamping pods plan

12 February 2025

Plans to install new glamping pods near a Black Isle beauty spot have raised fears about public safety if they go ahead.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

10 February 2025

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing


Highland Council gives Lord Lovat planning permission for Balblair Quarry battery energy storage system

Highland Council gives Lord Lovat planning permission for Balblair Quarry battery energy storage system

Highland Council gives Lord Lovat planning permission for Balblair Quarry battery energy storage system

10 February 2025

Locals were against the scheme including the community council over noise and the ‘cumulative impact’ of the plan.


Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

Highland avalanche reports stopped for first time – after lack of snow in hills

08 February 2025

Scotland’s avalanche warning service downed tools in January when there was too little snow, and climate change is having a significant impact


Inverness gull management is set for take-off after the arrival of a falcon to control breeding

Inverness gull management is set for take-off after the arrival of a falcon to control breeding

Inverness gull management is set for take-off after the arrival of a falcon to control breeding

06 February 2025

The falcon named Angel will control breeding by making gulls ‘uncomfortable’ to restrict nesting and breeding.


Lord Lovat bids for a battery energy storage system near Balblair Quarry

Lord Lovat bids for a battery energy storage system near Balblair Quarry

Lord Lovat bids for a battery energy storage system near Balblair Quarry

06 February 2025

He had previously strongly objected to another such scheme nearby before suggesting the current site.


Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

Motorhome tourist tax call renewed by Highland MSP

05 February 2025

A Highland MSP has reaffirmed her support for a tax to be imposed on motorhome visitors to the area.


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