Environment

Plans for a major 238MW wind farm with up to 36 turbines on the hills west of Beauly will go out to public consultation this month.

Outdated smell controls at a sewage works look set to be replaced and upgraded.

A new boardwalk and path improvements are set for an Inverness beauty spot after Highland Council gave the project the thumbs up.

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.

Flood warnings have been issued for several Highland rivers after temperatures jumped 30C in the space of just two days - triggering a rapid thaw.

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing also discusses the latest on the A9 dualling project, in his latest column.

Flood warnings are in place for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel.

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.

“Lynx release placed our livestock at immediate risk of predation” rage Cairngorm farmers

Two lynx that sparked a police alert after being illegally released in the Highlands have been safely captured by wildlife conservationists.

Two lynx were spotted in the wild near Kingussie on Wednesday afternoon. Police and Highland Wildlife Park staff are searching for the animals.

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands

A burst water pipe has left residents in IV2 areas with an interruption to service.

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

A part of the North Coast 500 will remain closed due to snow until at least Monday, motorists have been warned.

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.