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Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

07 March 2023

Highland Council will vote this week on whether to cancel plans to increase the cost of electric vehicle chargers by 130 per cent.


Cairngorms study gives a broad picture of conflicts

Cairngorms study gives a broad picture of conflicts

Cairngorms study gives a broad picture of conflicts

05 March 2023

A year on, what is the view of its author?


Highland Council announces new arrangements for disposal of mixed waste

Highland Council announces new arrangements for disposal of mixed waste

Highland Council announces new arrangements for disposal of mixed waste

28 February 2023

The waste will be used to generate electricity which is exported onto the National Grid.


Campaigners say £22m fund should end calls for delayed launch of deposit return scheme

Campaigners say £22m fund should end calls for delayed launch of deposit return scheme

Campaigners say £22m fund should end calls for delayed launch of deposit return scheme

22 February 2023

Campaigners believe the announcement should end calls for further delays


Highland communities invited to explore benefits of micro hydro schemes on forestry estates

Highland communities invited to explore benefits of micro hydro schemes on forestry estates

Highland communities invited to explore benefits of micro hydro schemes on forestry estates

21 February 2023

85 hydro schemes are currently hosted on land managed by Forestry & Land Scotland.


Deadline approaching for proposals to cut timber transport impact on rural roads

Deadline approaching for proposals to cut timber transport impact on rural roads

Deadline approaching for proposals to cut timber transport impact on rural roads

20 February 2023

Councils and landowners are being encouraged to work up bids before forestry deadline


Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

Thousands of Highland homes still without power after Storm Otto

17 February 2023

40,000 properties were affected across the north at the storm's peak...


Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

Marcia O'Hara: How to keep your garden birds healthy – and give yourself a boost

16 February 2023

In our new Making Space for Nature column, High Life Highland countryside ranger Marcia O’Hara explains how to look after your garden birds


Highlands could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

Highlands could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

Highlands could be hit by 80mph winds from Storm Otto on Friday

16 February 2023

Winds of up to 80mph have been predicted in the Highlands on Friday as Storm Otto is set to bring disruption to much of Scotland.


Driving conditions hampered on bridges and funicular and snowsports resort closed due to high winds

Driving conditions hampered on bridges and funicular and snowsports resort closed due to high winds

Driving conditions hampered on bridges and funicular and snowsports resort closed due to high winds

08 February 2023

A Yellow weather warning is in place.


Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

Council agrees to double the cost of EV charging

03 February 2023

Some councillors say the new charges mean it’s now cheaper to run a petrol car than an electric one.


Room at the top of Cairngorms National Park Authority

Room at the top of Cairngorms National Park Authority

Room at the top of Cairngorms National Park Authority

03 February 2023

Xander McDade stepping down from convener role


Highland Council name "species champions" for biodiversity fight

Highland Council name "species champions" for biodiversity fight

Highland Council name "species champions" for biodiversity fight

03 February 2023

Highland Council has named a host of new “species champions” as part of the fight against biodiversity loss.


Badenoch MP offers help and reassurance over Avian Flu outbreak in Strathspey capital

Badenoch MP offers help and reassurance over Avian Flu outbreak in Strathspey capital

Badenoch MP offers help and reassurance over Avian Flu outbreak in Strathspey capital

02 February 2023

Protection zones set up on January 24


Saving the salmon in Highlands and beyond

Saving the salmon in Highlands and beyond

Saving the salmon in Highlands and beyond

02 February 2023

Comprehensive new plan is published


Scots pine: urgent action needed to save Highland treasure

Scots pine: urgent action needed to save Highland treasure

Scots pine: urgent action needed to save Highland treasure

02 February 2023

Just two per cent of original Scottish forest remaining, says new study


Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

Work is still needed to uphold Scotland's world-leading access rights

01 February 2023

As Scotland marks 20 years of access laws under the Land Reform Act, John Davidson speaks to charities and politicians on the future of outdoor access


10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

10 outdoor walks and events coming in February

31 January 2023

The High Life Highland countryside rangers have 10 outdoor walks and nature events lined up across the region in February. Which will you join?


Cairngorms kids looking for a fairer future

Cairngorms kids looking for a fairer future

Cairngorms kids looking for a fairer future

30 January 2023

Transformation sought through 24 different programmes


Badenoch wind farm connections: latest consultation announced

Badenoch wind farm connections: latest consultation announced

Badenoch wind farm connections: latest consultation announced

24 January 2023

Power giants set up Laggan drop-in event


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