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Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

Snow warning extended following widespread disruption

09 January 2025

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


Cairngorm farmers call for prosecutions after Badenoch lynx release

Cairngorm farmers call for prosecutions after Badenoch lynx release

Cairngorm farmers call for prosecutions after Badenoch lynx release

09 January 2025

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


PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

PICTURES: Gotcha! Lynx big cats caught after Highlands police alert

09 January 2025

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


Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

Lynx sighting near Kingussie sparks police ‘do not approach’ warning

08 January 2025

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


‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

‘Heavy snow’ travel warning for Highlands amid new Met Office weather alerts

05 January 2025

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


Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

Highland birds need our help – but should we feed them all year round?

05 January 2025

Making Space for Nature by Jenny Grant


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

04 January 2025

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


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

03 January 2025

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


New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

New ice warning issued by Met Office

03 January 2025

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


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

02 January 2025

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


‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge

‘Danger to life’ severe flood warnings in force in Aviemore, Kincraig and Carrbridge

31 December 2024

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


Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

Wet Hogmanay to be followed by New Year snow, Met Office warns

30 December 2024

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.


Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

Amber rain warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ Hogmanay travel disruption

30 December 2024

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.


13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

13 flood warnings in place in north amid rail, air and sea travel disruption

30 December 2024

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.


Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

Hogmanay weather warning issued amid fears of ‘significant’ rain disruption

27 December 2024

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


Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

Met Office ice warning issued as temperatures fall

22 December 2024

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


Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

Gales to batter Christmas getaway travellers after wind warning extended

19 December 2024

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


‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

‘Tourist tax’ could scare off visitors and destabilise the industry say 4 Highland chambers of commerce

19 December 2024

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


WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

WATCH: Will it be a White Christmas?

18 December 2024

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


Flood warnings and road closures amid heavy rain and active yellow Met Office alert

Flood warnings and road closures amid heavy rain and active yellow Met Office alert

Flood warnings and road closures amid heavy rain and active yellow Met Office alert

16 December 2024

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.


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