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Two appointed to key Highland freeport growth roles

’I look forward to working with partners to ensure [the freeport’s] benefits are felt across the Highlands and beyond for years to come.’

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the lookout for the elusive Highland tiger on a waymarked walk around the Badenoch village

Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf ‘iconic’ Fyrish Monument

The petition has so far amassed over 1500 signatures.

£20 million hydro scheme benefit fund consultation launched

A public consultation has been launched into a community benefit fund tied to a major hydro project.

Highland Council say renewable projects map ‘coming soon’ as communities demand action

Communities are calling for progress from Highland Council on their plan to map all renewable developments across the Highlands.

SSEN to hold public event in Cannich over proposals for new 132kv link between Fasnakyle and proposed Bingally substation

The SSEN-led consultation event is being held in Cannich next Tuesday.

WATCH: Firefighters making ‘good progress’ as fight against wildfire blaze off B861 between Culduthel and Inverarnie continues

SFRS say firefighters have made good progress and are bringing the wildfire under control.

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

A North Kessock primary is trailblazing the way for Highland schools to incorporate a “dedicated learning garden”.

BREAKING: Firefighters battle wildfires on B861 between Culduthel and Inverarnie resulting in road closure

Firefighters are in attendance to battle wildfires which have resulted in the closure of the B861 between Cuthduthel and Inverarnie, near Farr.

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Port of Nigg will fund the extended ferry service, ensuring greater accessibility across the Cromarty Firth during the busy spring months.

Fly tippers dump rubbish near Culloden Battlefield

An investigation has been launched after fly tippers dumped rubbish near Culloden Battlefield.

Hundreds of young people in Highlands exhibit works of art to highlight climate change issues

More than 500 young artists in the Highlands have used their creativity to make powerful works of art highlighting climate issues.

Planning application submitted for Great Glen hydro project which would among largest in UK

A planning application has been submitted for a pumped hydro storage scheme in the Highlands which would be one of the largest of its type in the UK.

Flood risk objection dropped over planned housing

Flood risk officers have withdrawn their objection to plans for a new housing development in Auldearn.

Highland port’s ‘offshore wind superhub’ ambitions bolstered by £10m backing

Project promises to attract new companies and investment while supporting operations across the country’s growing offshore wind operations.

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Making Space for Nature by John Orr

ENVIRONMENT

Two appointed to key Highland freeport growth roles

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Following in the paws of the Scottish Wildcat Trail in Newtonmore

Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf ‘iconic’ Fyrish Monument

Campaigners launch petition opposing proposals to build 20-turbine windfarm near Evanton over fears it could dwarf ‘iconic’ Fyrish Monument

£20 million hydro scheme benefit fund consultation launched

£20 million hydro scheme benefit fund consultation launched

Highland Council say renewable projects map ‘coming soon’ as communities demand action

Highland Council say renewable projects map ‘coming soon’ as communities demand action

SSEN to hold public event in Cannich over proposals for new 132kv link between Fasnakyle and proposed Bingally substation

SSEN to hold public event in Cannich over proposals for new 132kv link between Fasnakyle and proposed Bingally substation

WATCH: Firefighters making ‘good progress’ as fight against wildfire blaze off B861 between Culduthel and Inverarnie continues

WATCH: Firefighters making ‘good progress’ as fight against wildfire blaze off B861 between Culduthel and Inverarnie continues

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

BREAKING: Firefighters battle wildfires on B861 between Culduthel and Inverarnie resulting in road closure

BREAKING: Firefighters battle wildfires on B861 between Culduthel and Inverarnie resulting in road closure

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Ferry good news for Nigg-Cromarty service as season extended

Fly tippers dump rubbish near Culloden Battlefield

Fly tippers dump rubbish near Culloden Battlefield

Hundreds of young people in Highlands exhibit works of art to highlight climate change issues

Hundreds of young people in Highlands exhibit works of art to highlight climate change issues

Planning application submitted for Great Glen hydro project which would among largest in UK

Planning application submitted for Great Glen hydro project which would among largest in UK

Flood risk objection dropped over planned housing

Flood risk objection dropped over planned housing

Highland port’s ‘offshore wind superhub’ ambitions bolstered by £10m backing

Highland port’s ‘offshore wind superhub’ ambitions bolstered by £10m backing

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

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