Environment

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

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

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

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

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

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant

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

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

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

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

Three severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life, have been issued in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.

A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.

Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Highland and Moray residents.

Gales are set to dominate the Christmas getaway after warnings for high winds were extended across the whole of the weekend.

Four Highland chambers of commerce have united to voice strong opposition to the proposed introduction of a regional “tourist tax” scheme.

Will we see a White Christmas this festive season? The Met Office has given us the first indication of what we can expect…

Sections of the Spey and Dulnain rivers were under active flood warnings, while the whole of the Spey was subject to a lower-level flood alert.