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Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

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


Cairngorm farmers call for prosecutions after Badenoch lynx release

Cairngorm farmers call for prosecutions after Badenoch lynx release

Cairngorm farmers call for prosecutions after Badenoch lynx release

09 January 2025

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


Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highland police alert

09 January 2025

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


Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

08 January 2025

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


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

06 January 2025

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


UPDATE: Repair time for Scottish Water outage in IV2 areas extended to 8pm

UPDATE: Repair time for Scottish Water outage in IV2 areas extended to 8pm

UPDATE: Repair time for Scottish Water outage in IV2 areas extended to 8pm

06 January 2025

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


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

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


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

North Coast 500 snow closure at Bealach na Ba to continue into Monday

04 January 2025

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


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

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


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025

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


New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.


RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

02 January 2025

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.


VIDEO + PICTURES: Floodwaters engulf Ness Islands In Inverness

VIDEO + PICTURES: Floodwaters engulf Ness Islands In Inverness

VIDEO + PICTURES: Floodwaters engulf Ness Islands In Inverness

02 January 2025

Ness Islands in Inverness remains closed to the public as a safety precaution against dangerous floodwaters.


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.


PICTURE: Churning river washes away hillside near road to beauty spot

PICTURE: Churning river washes away hillside near road to beauty spot

PICTURE: Churning river washes away hillside near road to beauty spot

31 December 2024

A road leading to a picturesque Highland waterfall beauty spot is at danger of being washed away by flood waters.


Rising river sparks closure of flood gates in Inverness city centre

Rising river sparks closure of flood gates in Inverness city centre

Rising river sparks closure of flood gates in Inverness city centre

31 December 2024

Riverside flood gates in Inverness are being closed due to raising water levels in the Ness, Highland Council has announced.


Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

Confirmed road closures list and other flooding hot spots

31 December 2024

A number of road closures have been confirmed in locations dotted around the Highlands. Here ares some of the known hotspots on Hogmanay morning.


A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

A9 flooding closes busy Highland trunk road at Tomich

31 December 2024

Flooding has closed the A9 trunk road in Easter Ross, motorists have been warned.


Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

Flooding closes railway between Inverness and Dingwall

31 December 2024

Flooding has blocked the Far North and Kyle of Lochalsh lines as torrential rain continues to cause travel chaos this Hogmanay.


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