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City centre should not be 'no-go area' for cars, business leader says

City centre should not be 'no-go area' for cars, business leader says

City centre should not be 'no-go area' for cars, business leader says

20 May 2020

A business leader wants Highland Council to avoid making the city centre a “no-go area” for cars as it considers changes in response to coronavirus.


Sheep worrying sparks police plea for public to act more responsibly

Sheep worrying sparks police plea for public to act more responsibly

Sheep worrying sparks police plea for public to act more responsibly

18 May 2020

POLICE have urged dog walkers to show more responsibility when exercising during lockdown following incidents of sheep worrying.


Council leaders and NHS Highland welcome bid to transform Inverness roads

Council leaders and NHS Highland welcome bid to transform Inverness roads

Council leaders and NHS Highland welcome bid to transform Inverness roads

17 May 2020

People are being urged to engage in debate about the plans to transform Inverness roads in response to the public health crisis.


Leading advocate for green travel backs Highland Council’s transport vision for Inverness

Leading advocate for green travel backs Highland Council’s transport vision for Inverness

Leading advocate for green travel backs Highland Council’s transport vision for Inverness

17 May 2020

Scotland's active travel commissioner has praised Highland Council's response to an offer of funding for temporary walking and cycling routes.


Springwatch unveils a host of guest presenters

Springwatch unveils a host of guest presenters

Springwatch unveils a host of guest presenters

16 May 2020

Steve Backshall, Ellie Harrison, Gordon Buchanan and Megan McCubbin will joing the hosts from their home patches across the country.


Fly-tipping is a growing problem in Inverness, says councillor

Fly-tipping is a growing problem in Inverness, says councillor

Fly-tipping is a growing problem in Inverness, says councillor

15 May 2020

An increase in fly-tipping in Inverness is causing an environmental nightmare as well as an eyesore for residents, a councillor has claimed.


Have your say on Inverness roads revolution

Have your say on Inverness roads revolution

Have your say on Inverness roads revolution

15 May 2020

A radical plan to close much of Inverness city centre to traffic nightly is part of a vision to redraw the road system while aiding social distancing.


Public invited to discussion on public transport plans for after coronavirus lockdown

Public invited to discussion on public transport plans for after coronavirus lockdown

Public invited to discussion on public transport plans for after coronavirus lockdown

13 May 2020

Concerns over lockdown being lifted while people still have fears about using public transport are to be discussed this week.


'Our survival is at stake': National Trust for Scotland warns of major redundancies and sale of land

'Our survival is at stake': National Trust for Scotland warns of major redundancies and sale of land

'Our survival is at stake': National Trust for Scotland warns of major redundancies and sale of land

12 May 2020

THE very survival of the National Trust for Scotland is at risk after the Covid-19 pandemic devastated its financial reserves.


The Royal Horticultural Society launches home gardening competition

The Royal Horticultural Society launches home gardening competition

The Royal Horticultural Society launches home gardening competition

09 May 2020

My Chelsea Garden encourages amateur gardeners across the nation to share images of their green spaces and growing efforts.


Residents urged to use water efficiently during dry weather

Residents urged to use water efficiently during dry weather

Residents urged to use water efficiently during dry weather

07 May 2020

Scottish Water is asking customers to use water more efficiently during good weather and as more people work from home.


Warning of major wildfire risk across Highlands

Warning of major wildfire risk across Highlands

Warning of major wildfire risk across Highlands

06 May 2020

Land managers and the public are being warned to take extra care not to increase the risk of wildfires as emergency services remain on high alert.


High wildfire risk sparks firefighters' plea to Highland residents

High wildfire risk sparks firefighters' plea to Highland residents

High wildfire risk sparks firefighters' plea to Highland residents

06 May 2020

FIREFIGHTERS have urged the public to take extra care to prevent wildfires after dry weather left parts of the Highlands at "very high risk".


Team in voluntary isolation at Loch Ness rewilding estate to save more than 100,000 trees

Team in voluntary isolation at Loch Ness rewilding estate to save more than 100,000 trees

Team in voluntary isolation at Loch Ness rewilding estate to save more than 100,000 trees

06 May 2020

A team of six have been voluntarily isolating themselves at the Trees for Life charity's estate near Loch Ness to protect a major rewilding project.


Loch Ness turned into dump by fly-tippers

Loch Ness turned into dump by fly-tippers

Loch Ness turned into dump by fly-tippers

05 May 2020

One of the most scenic landscapes in the Highlands has been blighted by fly-tippers.


Legacy of Covid-19 could be greener Inverness

Legacy of Covid-19 could be greener Inverness

Legacy of Covid-19 could be greener Inverness

05 May 2020

HIGHLAND Council is preparing a bid for funds which could be “transformational” in securing a green transport revolution for Inverness.


New Great Glen wind farm faces opposition

New Great Glen wind farm faces opposition

New Great Glen wind farm faces opposition

05 May 2020

A new onshore wind farm has been proposed in the hills above Fort Augustus.


PICTURES: Cygnets in focus at Inverness Campus

PICTURES: Cygnets in focus at Inverness Campus

PICTURES: Cygnets in focus at Inverness Campus

05 May 2020

AT least seven new arrivals have appeared at Inverness Campus.


Pollution drops in Inverness's most toxic street

Pollution drops in Inverness's most toxic street

Pollution drops in Inverness's most toxic street

04 May 2020

POLLUTION levels have plummeted on an Inverness road branded one of the most toxic in Scotland.


£500 prize on offer for music inspired by Highlands

£500 prize on offer for music inspired by Highlands

£500 prize on offer for music inspired by Highlands

28 April 2020

A competition to inspire people to connect with nature through music is seeking new compositions from budding musicians.


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