Environment

Flooding at Kingussie has forced the closure of the line between Inverness and Perth.

Flood warnings for Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore and more are among 12 such alerts issued in the Highlands.

Hazardous surface flooding is affecting the A9 in Inverness, Traffic Scotland has warned amid widespread heavy rain across the Highlands.

Yellow warning issued amid fears 'persistent' rain will cause travel disruption and flooding in western and central parts of the Highlands.

Some car parks closed for duration

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.

Storm force winds are set to batter more of the Highlands on Wednesday, the Met Office has warned after extending a yellow alert for gales.

A Japanese macaque has escaped its enclosure from a popular Highland wildlife conservation park.

RSPB calling on locals to spend an hour watching the birds to help nature and enjoy health benefits

"Where did the river go?" asks Sandrone photographer

Around 2000 homes across the north were still without power at lunchtime on Wednesday, but SSEN hopes to reconnect them by the end of the day.

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.

Households whose bin collections have been missed due to disruption from the recent heavy snows & gales have been given an update by Highland Council.

The amber warning will remain in place until 6am on Monday.

War memorial fence had become dangerous

The public are being warned to prepare for a 12-hour spell of 'very strong, damaging winds'.

Fish farming a factor in protection changes

Honorary Fellowship conferred on Thomas MacDonell by Royal Scottish Geographical Society

"Do you really need to travel?", Highlanders have been asked amid a heightened amber snow alert and Met Office warnings of "significant" fresh totals.

Avalanche risks on Highland peaks are now "considerable", mountain-goers have been warned in the wake of heavy snowfall.