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Billionaire’s business buys popular pub - plans 2-year ‘restoration’ of site with trade restarting 2026/27

Billionaire’s business buys popular pub - plans 2-year ‘restoration’ of site with trade restarting 2026/27

Billionaire’s business buys popular pub - plans 2-year ‘restoration’ of site with trade restarting 2026/27

31 October 2024

Anders Holch Povlsen’s Aviemore-based company WildLand buys watering hole on shores of Loch Ness


Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

Highland People’s Power to push for community ownership of renewables

31 October 2024

A new community benefit society, led locally, will push for increased community ownership of renewables, from solar and wind to battery storage.


Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

Highland Council says it will cost £90,000 for a renewable projects map updated ‘monthly’

27 October 2024

That is part of a larger £278,000 annual bill to keep the public fully informed including training for community councils.


‘Highland Wind Farm’ design has been tweaked after Badenoch and Strathspey consultations

‘Highland Wind Farm’ design has been tweaked after Badenoch and Strathspey consultations

‘Highland Wind Farm’ design has been tweaked after Badenoch and Strathspey consultations

24 October 2024

Badenoch and Strathspey communities to get drop-in exhibitions next week


Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

Highland climate film in running for top prize at ‘world leading’ festival

18 October 2024

A Highland-made film aimed at inspiring people to take positive climate action is up for an award at the world’s biggest sustainability film festival.


Storm Ashley forecast sparks upgraded amber weather warning from Met Office

Storm Ashley forecast sparks upgraded amber weather warning from Met Office

Storm Ashley forecast sparks upgraded amber weather warning from Met Office

18 October 2024

Storm Ashley is expected to batter the Highlands with 80mph winds when it hits this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

Calls for council leader Raymond Bremner’s removal over alleged ‘conflict of interest’

18 October 2024

Dunbeath/Berriedale Say No to Pylons Action Group want ‘his immediate removal as leader of the council’.


Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highlands landownerAnders Holch Povlsen

Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highlands landownerAnders Holch Povlsen

Inverness flights among 1100 from private jet firm owned by ‘green’ Highlands landownerAnders Holch Povlsen

15 October 2024

Scotland’s richest man accused of greenwashing after his private jet firm made over 1100 trips despite his environmental schemes


Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

12 October 2024

Mountain rescuers have urged hikers to ensure they are properly prepared - after a rise in the number of incidents.


New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

New Inverness hub aimed at driving £20bn energy infrastructure projects officially opens doors

10 October 2024

A major new hub driving offshore renewable projects has opened in Inverness in a move an energy giant says "underlines its commitment" to the city.


10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

05 October 2024

The leaves may have started falling and the temperature is getting cooler, but there’s still plenty to do around the Highlands during the autumn.


Cairngorms capercaillie: a five-year recovery plan

Cairngorms capercaillie: a five-year recovery plan

Cairngorms capercaillie: a five-year recovery plan

30 September 2024

The CNPA and NatureScot have teamed up to pull an iconic Highland species back from the brink. Details were published today.


Major power lines ‘had no impact on house prices’, claim’s energy report

Major power lines ‘had no impact on house prices’, claim’s energy report

Major power lines ‘had no impact on house prices’, claim’s energy report

23 September 2024

Worried residents’ concerns over the impact of a massive power line on their house prices were unfounded, energy chiefs have claimed.


Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

Don’t let your trampolines blow away, Network Rail Scotland warns amid forecast for strong winds

09 September 2024

Rail chiefs have also urged people to ensure patio furniture is properly secure amid fears over the impact of windblown debris on Highland railways.


Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

Scottish airline strikes deal to look at electrifying flights to the Highlands

05 September 2024

A Scottish airline that uses Inverness Airport as a major hub is exploring the use of hybrid-electric aeroplanes on its routes.


Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

Net-zero audit reveals Highland Council’s worst performing buildings for carbon emissions

28 August 2024

So far 342 facilities have been screened producing a shortlist of the 40 worst performing buildings for carbon emissions.


Claims mobile phone masts ‘saga’ in Cairngorms is turning into a ‘right farce’

Claims mobile phone masts ‘saga’ in Cairngorms is turning into a ‘right farce’

Claims mobile phone masts ‘saga’ in Cairngorms is turning into a ‘right farce’

23 August 2024

Campaigners question need for mast by Sugar Bowl and slam planning protocol


Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

Hurricane Ernesto remnants to drench Highlands, warns Met Office

18 August 2024

The remains of Hurricane Ernesto will bring a deluge of rain and strong winds to parts of the Highlands later this week, the Met Office has warned.


Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

Overflowing Highland bottle banks due to collection vehicle issues ‘very concerning’, says MSP

15 August 2024

Overflowing bottle banks and a repeat of collection issues that hit the council’s contractors in 2023 are “very concerning”, a Highland MSP has said.


Green light - just - for large scale adventure play items at Cairngorm Mountain

Green light - just - for large scale adventure play items at Cairngorm Mountain

Green light - just - for large scale adventure play items at Cairngorm Mountain

15 August 2024

Objectors claimed this is latest in line of additions ‘Disney-fying’ mountain resort


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