Environment

Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands MSP hosted a parliamentary event in partnership with the Lynx to Scotland coalition

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell

Comes from 622 investors, over 40% of whom are Scottish residents

Scots survey shows 57% rise in only 7 years

Enthusiasts preparing for endangered species' breeding season

There is a "growing" chance the aurora will light up Highland skies on Thursday – with a new moon and clear weather making for perfect conditions.

Firefighters from across strath in attendance

HIGHLANDERS have been warned that there is an "extreme risk" of wildfires in northern Scotland – as gorgeous weather sends the mercury soaring.

THE Highlands have recorded their hottest day of the year so far – outstripping holiday hot spots in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean!

With breeding season underway message is 'Lek it be'

Met Office is forecasting temperatures topping 20C in Aviemore and 21C in Altnaharra thanks to the Foehn Effect – beating the French Riviera.

New colours, new rules, and an extra bin – next spring will bring big changes to Highland household bin collections.

'No silver bullet but task force plans action to reduce impact on our important populations'

Councillors hope going paperless for meetings will deliver a big saving, both for the budget and for the environment.

Investigations continuing, say Police

A gamekeeper on a Highland estate shot a sparrowhawk and stuffed it in a bag while being filmed by an RSPB Scotland investigator.

New legislation being framed on raptor persecution

'We must protect our heritage' says Halco Johnston

First-ever conservation translocation hailed