Environment

The latest UK climate projections show a trend towards drier and warmer summers, with the west of Scotland set to become wetter and the east drier

Samples being investigated by Highland Council environmental health department and NHS Highland public health officials

Highlands should be at vanguard of 'completely green tourism'

THUNDERSTORMS could hit parts of Badenoch and Strathspey, the Met Office has warned after issuing a yellow warning centred on the Cairngorms.

Agave scabra has its natural habitat in Mexico but has excelled in the cactus house at Inverness Botanic Gardens

There has been a surge in problems with littering and camp fires at beauty spots including Loch Morlich and the surrounding Glenmore area

Bagged household waste, garden waste, large and small electrical appliances and cardboard already being taken

Image of a markhor overlooking his enclosure at the Highland Wildlife Park is highly commended in prestigious photo contest

Funds will enable an extensive riparian tree-planting throughout upland glen to provide shade and cool water temperature for fish

Scottish Forestry is making cash available to tree nurseries, small forestry businesses and farmers.

With the Covid-19 five mile-travel restriction now lifted Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) in calling on the Scottish public not to litter.

The Scottish Government has given the green light for hill walkers and climbers to return to the hills for the first time since lockdown began

Gamekeepers in the strath are being officially recognised as key to saving the endangered capercaillie in its native Cairngorms heartland

Mountain shelters in the Cairngorms and beyond will remain closed until further notice

A community group bringing colourful stone attractions to woodlands near Grantown on Spey is vowing it won’t be beaten by vandals trashing the work

New website is encouraging folk in strath to use their local wonderful outdoor spaces as a route to better health

Beef and sheep farmers, consultants, vets and researchers are being asked for their views on the use of modern technology.

Mountaineering Scotland has described the planned relaxation from July 3 as a positive step

Park authority is looking at the measure ahead of tourism re-opening in mid-July

David Stewart has voiced concerns about the potential increase in problem ahead of the expected further lifting of lockdown restrictions