Environment

The company says the ‘key component’ together with others will help deliver £100 million in community benefit for north of Scotland.

A rewilding charity has accused a Scottish Government agency of a “mystifying lack of backbone” after delaying a decision on a beaver release project.

'Extreme' and 'very high' wildfire warnings have been issued for the Highlands and Moray.

Work to develop Scotland’s first training and reuse village in Inverness has started.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS On a trip up two familiar Munros, John Davidson contemplates the changing face of a mountain set to become a huge hydro-electric store

Plans have been submitted to Highland Council for the construction of a new SSEN substation at Bingally.

Planned improvements at a community-owned Inverness beauty spot are being recommended for approval.

Plans for the expansion of a substation just over a mile away from a popular Loch Ness tourist village are being recommended for approval.

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.