Environment

Thousands of native trees have been planted on the steep slopes above Loch Ness in the wake of recent felling work.

Warm days and a dry spell have prompted the closure of fishings on the River Nairn after water levels remaining “exceptionally low” in recent weeks.

This weekend will see Nairn play host to a UK-wide protest against water pollution for the first time.

A water scarcity warning across Scotland has prompted a Highland Council alert to householders with private supplies.

A highly controversial plan for a £36m biogas plant that sparked fierce backlash and was rejected by Highland Council has been granted on appeal.

A fresh objection to plans for a new battery energy storage facility east of Nairn has been lodged amidst concerns for noise pollution.

More than 1000 jobs could be created over the 50-year lifespan of a major new offshore wind farm that will be built and serviced by Ardersier Port.

Up to 320 jobs in construction phase, it is claimed, as port prepares for trailblazing floating offshore windfarm role.

A major expansion by a Highland-based energy and construction company could create more than 50 new jobs in Inverness, it has claimed.

A Highland rewilding initiative has launched as an independent charity in a bid to restore nature across more than 200,000 hectares in the region.

An Inverness business association has renewed its plea not to feed seagulls amidst growing concerns of growing numbers in the city centre.

Mountain bikers at a popular Ross-shire resort have been asked to be considerate and stay off a new wheelchair and buggy-friendly path.

Two Inverness care homes have had their plans for renewable developments approved.

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

Across Nairnshire and beyond, charities are facing mounting pressures — from dwindling funding streams to increased demand for their services.

An Inverness bike-sharing scheme is set to expand in the coming months, just under a year after recovering from a significant blow.

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

Plans for a 14 turbine 98MW wind farm and 50MW battery energy storage site near the A9 at Moy have been submitted to the Scottish Government.

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.