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Plea to visitors to bin litter or take it home

Plea to visitors to bin litter or take it home

Plea to visitors to bin litter or take it home

04 August 2021

Highland Council has issued a plea to visitors and the people of the region to play a positive part in ensuring the Highlands remain litter free.


Three Cairngorms golden eagles are tagged with latest technology

Three Cairngorms golden eagles are tagged with latest technology

Three Cairngorms golden eagles are tagged with latest technology

03 August 2021

The transmissions will give greater in-sight into the birds' lives


Walkers wanted to bag some soil from Cairngorms Munro tops

Walkers wanted to bag some soil from Cairngorms Munro tops

Walkers wanted to bag some soil from Cairngorms Munro tops

31 July 2021

Hill walkers are being asked to take more than just photographs at summits in the Cairngorms this summer.


'Scottish Government needs to extend EV charger network in Highlands'

'Scottish Government needs to extend EV charger network in Highlands'

'Scottish Government needs to extend EV charger network in Highlands'

30 July 2021

Scotland at tipping point and lack of rural rechargers could hamper move to EVs


Police presence stepped up at Loch Morlich beach at weekends

Police presence stepped up at Loch Morlich beach at weekends

Police presence stepped up at Loch Morlich beach at weekends

27 July 2021

Beauty spot has been blighted at times by dirty campers and anti-social behaviour


Flash flooding fears after thunderstorm warning issued for Badenoch & Strathspey

Flash flooding fears after thunderstorm warning issued for Badenoch & Strathspey

Flash flooding fears after thunderstorm warning issued for Badenoch & Strathspey

26 July 2021

A THUNDERSTORM alert has been issued for much of the Highlands, amid warnings of potential localised flooding and transport disruption.


The Greentown Show is to be staged

The Greentown Show is to be staged

The Greentown Show is to be staged

22 July 2021

The event will showcase work going on in Grantown to combat climate change and provide support to go greener


Cairngorms project sheds more light on importance of moths

Cairngorms project sheds more light on importance of moths

Cairngorms project sheds more light on importance of moths

20 July 2021

Moth numbers and species will help monitor success of 200-year rewilding project


Our top spots for wild swimming across the Highlands and Moray.

Our top spots for wild swimming across the Highlands and Moray.

Our top spots for wild swimming across the Highlands and Moray.

17 July 2021

Summer is finally giving residents of the north warmer temperatures and long, sunny days - the perfect time to explore the best wild swimming spots.


Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan

Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan

Highland Council produces booklet for increased numbers of visitors travelling in a motorhome or campervan

14 July 2021

A motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.


Can you help feed wildlife in the Highlands over the summer months?

Can you help feed wildlife in the Highlands over the summer months?

Can you help feed wildlife in the Highlands over the summer months?

05 July 2021

Putting out a little bowl of water can help.


Praise for rangers who wake up dirty campers and tell them to clear their mess

Praise for rangers who wake up dirty campers and tell them to clear their mess

Praise for rangers who wake up dirty campers and tell them to clear their mess

01 July 2021

Widespread praise for rangers' actions at Loch Ness but Cairngorms national park bosses stop short of saying they will allow the same


Zero Waste Scotland launches targeted Aviemore campaign due to littering concerns

Zero Waste Scotland launches targeted Aviemore campaign due to littering concerns

Zero Waste Scotland launches targeted Aviemore campaign due to littering concerns

28 June 2021

'Aviemore is one of Scotland’s best loved destinations and we must do everything we can to protect it'


Decision to safeguard Nethy Bridge woods is welcomed by campaigners

Decision to safeguard Nethy Bridge woods is welcomed by campaigners

Decision to safeguard Nethy Bridge woods is welcomed by campaigners

25 June 2021

Appeal to build in School Wood thrown out as it would have led to loss of ancient woodland


Council doing its bit to tackle air pollution

Council doing its bit to tackle air pollution

Council doing its bit to tackle air pollution

17 June 2021

Today, which is Clean Air Day Scotland, will see schools, hospitals, workplaces and communities across the Highlands run events to inspire people.


The Highlands now ranks among the UK's most craved-after holiday experiences

The Highlands now ranks among the UK's most craved-after holiday experiences

The Highlands now ranks among the UK's most craved-after holiday experiences

17 June 2021

Almost a fifth of UK holidaymakers surveyed rated the Highlands as their top holiday destination this year.


Garden waste permits to go on sale

Garden waste permits to go on sale

Garden waste permits to go on sale

15 June 2021

Highland Council Garden Waste Permits are now available to purchase for the 2021/22 permit season with existing permit holders to receive a reminder.


WATCH: Masterplan aimed at transforming fortunes of Cairngorm Mountain is unveiled

WATCH: Masterplan aimed at transforming fortunes of Cairngorm Mountain is unveiled

WATCH: Masterplan aimed at transforming fortunes of Cairngorm Mountain is unveiled

02 June 2021

Plans including creation of global destination for mountain biking and ending controversial closed system


Wildfire risk is 'extreme', warn firefighters

Wildfire risk is 'extreme', warn firefighters

Wildfire risk is 'extreme', warn firefighters

31 May 2021

AN EXTREME wildfire risk exits in the Highlands, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has warned.


Cliff-hanger ending can be avoided for rare tree in Cairngorms

Cliff-hanger ending can be avoided for rare tree in Cairngorms

Cliff-hanger ending can be avoided for rare tree in Cairngorms

26 May 2021

Volunteers to carry 3000 downy willow trees in special back-packs to remote high tops


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