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Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

Democratic ‘failure’ sparks Beauly convention on impact of Highlands renewable energy projects

The public meeting on June 14 will be led by Councillor Helen Crawford and seven community councils.

£25,000 windfall for community garden projects thanks to Simpsons Garden Centre

£25,000 windfall for community garden projects thanks to Simpsons Garden Centre

£25,000 windfall for community garden projects thanks to Simpsons Garden Centre

Communities across the region will bloom a little more colourfully this summer thanks to a £25,000 windfall from an Inverness garden centre.

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

A charity has reported an explosion in numbers of one of Scotland’s fastest-declining butterflies, with more than 500 counted at a Highland estate.

WATCH: Inverness City Leader hails Whin Park as ‘real destination park’ at ribbon cutting following £500k revamp

WATCH: Inverness City Leader hails Whin Park as ‘real destination park’ at ribbon cutting following £500k revamp

WATCH: Inverness City Leader hails Whin Park as ‘real destination park’ at ribbon cutting following £500k revamp

Primary pupils joined Cllr Ian Brown in cutting the ribbon on the park today.

Nairn Beach among these recognised in environmental award

Nairn Beach among these recognised in environmental award

Nairn Beach among these recognised in environmental award

Nairn Beach was among the winners of this year’s Scotland’s Beach Award — which celebrates well-managed beaches across the country.

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

£300m 20-year contract to help more than double EV charge points in Highlands

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

NatureScot and Scottish Government feeling the heat over gull menace and vow to hold ‘seagull summit’

Inverness BID also hit out at inaction after guidance suggested people wear use hats and umbrellas to protect themselves

Inverness-based investment group expands with capture of north-west England power and utilities firm

Inverness-based investment group expands with capture of north-west England power and utilities firm

Inverness-based investment group expands with capture of north-west England power and utilities firm

Inverness-based investment group GEG Capital is expanding in power and utilities infrastructure with acquisition of a firm in north-west England.

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks closer to home as well as out in the wilds for ways to boost mental health by getting out and about

Hydro Ness at ‘minimal’ output for months due to dry spring

Hydro Ness at ‘minimal’ output for months due to dry spring

Hydro Ness at ‘minimal’ output for months due to dry spring

River levels have been so low in the Ness this spring that Inverness's Hydro Ness power plant has run at "minimal" output for more than two months.

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Highland loch

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Highland loch

Amazingly rare yet ‘worrying’ creature spotted in Highland loch

An amazingly rare yet “worrying” creature has been spotted in the waters of Loch Broom.

Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Firefighters working ‘long hours’ in ‘extreme heat’ to keep blaze under control

Two crews remain on the scene of a fire that has been burning for more than 48 hours.

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Waste collection drops by 7,500 tonnes one year after changes to scheme

Waste collection across the Highlands was reduced by around 7,500 tonnes after changes in the waste and recycling scheme in the region.

Crews continue to battle forest fire ‘hotspots’

Crews continue to battle forest fire ‘hotspots’

Crews continue to battle forest fire ‘hotspots’

Four fire crews remain on the scene of a blaze this morning.

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson rides with guidebook author and round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz on the Ryvoan Bothy circuit from his latest book

Protesters in Nairn join nation-wide Paddle Out Protest against sewage pollution

Protesters in Nairn join nation-wide Paddle Out Protest against sewage pollution

Protesters in Nairn join nation-wide Paddle Out Protest against sewage pollution

A group of protesters gathered at Nairn Beach on Saturday to voice their concerns over sewage pollution and its impact on the local environment.

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