Environment

Rail chiefs have also urged people to ensure patio furniture is properly secure amid fears over the impact of windblown debris on Highland railways.

A Scottish airline that uses Inverness Airport as a major hub is exploring the use of hybrid-electric aeroplanes on its routes.

So far 342 facilities have been screened producing a shortlist of the 40 worst performing buildings for carbon emissions.

Campaigners question need for mast by Sugar Bowl and slam planning protocol

The remains of Hurricane Ernesto will bring a deluge of rain and strong winds to parts of the Highlands later this week, the Met Office has warned.

Overflowing bottle banks and a repeat of collection issues that hit the council’s contractors in 2023 are “very concerning”, a Highland MSP has said.

Objectors claimed this is latest in line of additions ‘Disney-fying’ mountain resort

Bin strikes that were suspended this week remain a strong possibility later, after a union confirmed it wants its members to reject the pay offer.

Bin strikes which had been set to wreak havoc across the Highlands have been suspended after unions agreed to take a new pay deal to their members.

Almost £2.2m in renewables grants have been awarded to 19 community projects across the Highlands, ranging from affordable homes to electric go-karts.

Making Space for Nature with Paul Castle, the High Life Highland countryside ranger for north Sutherland and north Caithness.

Hill walkers are being encouraged to help out by volunteering to rebuild and maintain paths on mountains across the Highlands.

The attack on the Strathspey nature centre led to a two-day closure

Much of the Highlands was cooler and greyer than normal in July but not particularly wet, the Met Office has said.

Fergus Ewing MSP is calling for £100 million of Scottish Government spending on greener public buildings to be redirected into NHS building projects.

Bin strikes could impact collections from homes and businesses in the Highlands, the council has warned after unions announced an eight-day walkout.

An eight-day bin strike could hit bin collections in the Highlands next month after pay talks stalled.

Seeds from all Scotland’s Caledonian pinewoods have been collected to protect our iconic species

Unesco World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will unlock a raft of economic, environmental and social opportunities, it has been predicted.

Spey Beekeepers Association gets £10,000 share of £17.3m pot