A YOUNG conservationist now a hat-trick of awards after he was honoured for his "significant contribution" to the Cairngorms National Park.
A RECORD breaking international line-up is expected to compete at the latest World Porridge Making Championships in Carrbridge next month.
A SPEYSIDE farmer's high animal welfare and environmental standards have been recognised after she was named the Cairngorms Nature Farm award winner.
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help measure rainfall data in the strath on behalf of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa).
DELIGHTED organisers have hailed the turnout at this year's Motormania event in Grantown – despite the recent inclement weather.
A LANDMARK whisky anniversary has been marked at a special event at the Scottish Parliament – with a little help from Speyside coopers.
MOVES to extend an infrastructure fund, which has seen millions of pounds spent to improve facilities at Highland tourist spots, have been welcomed.
SEVEN rare wildcat kittens have been born at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig – giving an extra boost to recovery plans for the species.
NEW ways of growing food and closer working with communities are among proposals people are being asked for views by the Crown Estate.
CYCLE routes in parts of the strath could be in line for funding – if community groups choose to access it.
NEARLY half a million plastic bottles could be kept out of the environment in the Highlands under plans for a 20p deposit and return scheme.
PRESSURE should be applied to owners of long empty homes to bring them back into use and ease housing shortages in the Highlands, a survey has found.
A SPATE of distraction thefts has sparked a warning from police for people to be on their guard.
RAIL services have performed better in the past four weeks than at any point since last September, transport chiefs have claimed.
THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit the Cairngorms and some other parts of the Highlands later today, the Met Office has warned.
WORK to create two overspill car parks at Raigmore Hospital is under way as NHS chiefs try to fix the Inverness site's notorious parking woes.
HIGHLANDERS have been urged to check on older neighbours, family and friends who may be more at risk of health problems as the temperature soars.
EFFORTS to create new woods in the Cairngorms National Park have received a boost after the park authority offered grants aimed at cutting the cost.
A MAJOR new initiative has sparked hopes that some surgical staff shortages in parts of the Highlands might be plugged.
THE Rainbow Flag will fly above Highland Council buildings in Inverness later this month – to show support for the annual Proud Ness parade and rally.