Environment

Plans for hundreds of new homes on land to the east of Inverness look set to be given permission in principle next week - despite local concerns.

’I look forward to working with partners to ensure [the freeport’s] benefits are felt across the Highlands and beyond for years to come.’

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

The petition has so far amassed over 1500 signatures.

A public consultation has been launched into a community benefit fund tied to a major hydro project.

Communities are calling for progress from Highland Council on their plan to map all renewable developments across the Highlands.

The SSEN-led consultation event is being held in Cannich next Tuesday.

SFRS say firefighters have made good progress and are bringing the wildfire under control.

A North Kessock primary is trailblazing the way for Highland schools to incorporate a “dedicated learning garden”.

Firefighters are in attendance to battle wildfires which have resulted in the closure of the B861 between Cuthduthel and Inverarnie, near Farr.

Port of Nigg will fund the extended ferry service, ensuring greater accessibility across the Cromarty Firth during the busy spring months.

An investigation has been launched after fly tippers dumped rubbish near Culloden Battlefield.

More than 500 young artists in the Highlands have used their creativity to make powerful works of art highlighting climate issues.

A planning application has been submitted for a pumped hydro storage scheme in the Highlands which would be one of the largest of its type in the UK.

Flood risk officers have withdrawn their objection to plans for a new housing development in Auldearn.

Project promises to attract new companies and investment while supporting operations across the country’s growing offshore wind operations.

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.

Making Space for Nature by John Orr

Environmental officers have objected to current plans for a community sauna in an Inverness park.

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.