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UHI Inverness partnership creates Scotland’s first community food forest

UHI Inverness partnership creates Scotland’s first community food forest

UHI Inverness partnership creates Scotland’s first community food forest

18 May 2024

An ecological first for Scotland is just months away from launching thanks to a groundbreaking partnership involving UHI Inverness.


EXPLAINED: Loch Ness attracts developers in hydro ‘gold rush’

EXPLAINED: Loch Ness attracts developers in hydro ‘gold rush’

EXPLAINED: Loch Ness attracts developers in hydro ‘gold rush’

17 May 2024

The UK’s largest volume of water is proving to be an alluring - if contentious - draw to those hoping to harness the power of this vast resource.


Loch Ness is focus for another proposed Highland hydro project

Loch Ness is focus for another proposed Highland hydro project

Loch Ness is focus for another proposed Highland hydro project

17 May 2024

Ambitious plans have been revealed for another major hydro scheme using Loch Ness in the drive to generate more green energy and reach net zero.


Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

16 May 2024

A deep-diving whale which stranded on a Highland beach has died despite rescue efforts.


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

Bank’s move into community centre sparks claim it could ‘displace’ local groups

14 May 2024

Barclays has sparked a row after it emerged it will operate full time from an Inverness community centre facility that has been used by local groups.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS­­: Bluebells and smells on Loch Ness woodland circuit

ACTIVE OUTDOORS­­: Bluebells and smells on Loch Ness woodland circuit

ACTIVE OUTDOORS­­: Bluebells and smells on Loch Ness woodland circuit

13 May 2024

John Davidson enjoys a gentle run around the woods at Dores and discovers it’s the perfect time for these wonderful spring flowers


John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

13 May 2024

The First Minister says it is ‘literally a phenomenal investment in the future of the Highlands’.


Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

12 May 2024

Six new schemes to help reduce single-use packaging on-the-go have been launched in the Highlands.


PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

11 May 2024

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.


WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning around Inverness-shire

WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning around Inverness-shire

WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning around Inverness-shire

11 May 2024

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have warned people in the Highlands to be careful and avoid naked flames as the warning is in place for Saturday.


Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.


SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions over Highland power line plans

SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions over Highland power line plans

SSEN to hold more public engagement sessions over Highland power line plans

09 May 2024

SSEN Transmission is to hold further public engagement sessions over power line and substation proposals.


WATCH: Funding from LNER supports efforts to protect River Findhorn salmon

WATCH: Funding from LNER supports efforts to protect River Findhorn salmon

WATCH: Funding from LNER supports efforts to protect River Findhorn salmon

08 May 2024

The Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust praised the “invaluable” funding from LNER, which supports the restoration of salmon’s natural habitat.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A new bridge in Glen Affric proves popular with walkers

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A new bridge in Glen Affric proves popular with walkers

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A new bridge in Glen Affric proves popular with walkers

06 May 2024

Path upgrades and a new bridge have improved a popular walking route in the Highlands’ most beautiful glen. John Davidson went to take a look


Proposed Loch Ness hydro scheme could have devastating impacts on the economy, says cruise boat operator

Proposed Loch Ness hydro scheme could have devastating impacts on the economy, says cruise boat operator

Proposed Loch Ness hydro scheme could have devastating impacts on the economy, says cruise boat operator

06 May 2024

Two major business organisations have found themselves at odds over a proposed green energy project on the south side of Loch Ness.


Habitat and biodiversity efforts ‘very positive and encouraging’, says Highland councillor

Habitat and biodiversity efforts ‘very positive and encouraging’, says Highland councillor

Habitat and biodiversity efforts ‘very positive and encouraging’, says Highland councillor

06 May 2024

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.


Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

Risk of ‘intense’ showers sparks flood alerts for parts of the Highlands

05 May 2024

Flood alerts have been issued to parts of the Highlands and Moray, amid forecasts for heavy showers in some areas.


Warning: Scotland’s fire and rescue service faces challenges “from ageing Highland buildings”

Warning: Scotland’s fire and rescue service faces challenges “from ageing Highland buildings”

Warning: Scotland’s fire and rescue service faces challenges “from ageing Highland buildings”

05 May 2024

Scotland's fire and rescue service must adapt to meet the risks of climate change and address significant issues across its ageing Highland buildings.


£186,000 worth of Nature Restoration Fund cash awarded to Highland community bodies

£186,000 worth of Nature Restoration Fund cash awarded to Highland community bodies

£186,000 worth of Nature Restoration Fund cash awarded to Highland community bodies

04 May 2024

More than £186,000 has been awarded to community wildlife and habitat protection and restoration projects across the Highlands.


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