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Dozens of eyesore 4G masts in Highland beauty spots dropped amid wider U-turn

Ecstatic groups fighting plans for a swathe of 4G masts in some of the Highlands’ most unspoilt landscapes are declaring victory after a sharp u-turn.

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

Scotland’s gamekeepers have urged a rethink on incoming muirburn licensing restrictions in the wake of this week’s massive wildfires.

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

An investigation has been launched following wildfires in the Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava and Upper Knockando areas.

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.

Kincraig lynx trio have been named

Happy refugees after illegal release at Insh earlier this year

“Value of stalkers, gamekeepers and estate staff in fighting upland fires must be recognised”

Scottish Parliament hears Association of Deer Management Groups after Highland and Moray dramas

PICTURES: ‘The tide is turning’ in wildfires battle, say firefighters

The tide is turning in the battle against major wildfires which have raged in the Highlands and Moray in recent days, firefighters have said.

Heads down in Badenoch as wildfire ‘fall out’ reaches for 20 miles now

Fergus Ewing steps up calls for more government action as fears of evacuation grow

Where are the helicopters, asks Ewing as wildfire battle rages?

MSP calls for Resilience Room to be convened as Carrbridge and Dava countryside burns

Wild fires latest: all roads still closed round the Carrbridge/Dava hotspots

Grantown folk pulling together in community effort to back up firefighters

UPDATE: Road closures still in force amid wildfires, say police

Several key roads remained closed on Monday lunchtime amid major wildfires in the Carrbridge and Dava areas.

VIDEO: Tributes flood in for tireless firefighters amid fresh footage of wildfire blazes

Tireless fire crews and others battling raging wildfires have been hailed for their efforts - as further video of the scale of the blazes emerges.

‘Keep windows and doors shut’ police urge in early morning wildfires update

A 1AM police update urges residents in the Forres and Elgin areas to keep windows and doors closed amid smoke from raging wildfires in the region,

See the scope of wildfire action in Highland and Moray

Fire service ‘still in attendance’ at various outbreaks

Huge wildfire closes several roads on Dava moor

Wildfires in the Highlands and Moray have closed a number of roads with flames said to be rising up to 50ft in the air.

Little Cairngorm beauty has a lot of friends with big ideas for it

So rare Pine Hoverfly is given a major chance with new strategy

Badenoch community faced ‘blackout’ from power giant on substation plans

Laggan folk criticise SSE over handling of substation plans

Environment

Dozens of eyesore 4G masts in Highland beauty spots dropped amid wider U-turn

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

‘Rethink needed on new muirburn restrictions in wake of wildfires’ argue gamekeepers

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

Joint investigation launched after multiple wildfires hit Highlands and Moray

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Kincraig lynx trio have been named

Kincraig lynx trio have been named

“Value of stalkers, gamekeepers and estate staff in fighting upland fires must be recognised”

“Value of stalkers, gamekeepers and estate staff in fighting upland fires must be recognised”

PICTURES: ‘The tide is turning’ in wildfires battle, say firefighters

PICTURES: ‘The tide is turning’ in wildfires battle, say firefighters

Heads down in Badenoch as wildfire ‘fall out’ reaches for 20 miles now

Heads down in Badenoch as wildfire ‘fall out’ reaches for 20 miles now

Where are the helicopters, asks Ewing as wildfire battle rages?

Where are the helicopters, asks Ewing as wildfire battle rages?

Wild fires latest: all roads still closed round the Carrbridge/Dava hotspots

Wild fires latest: all roads still closed round the Carrbridge/Dava hotspots

UPDATE: Road closures still in force amid wildfires, say police

UPDATE: Road closures still in force amid wildfires, say police

VIDEO: Tributes flood in for tireless firefighters amid fresh footage of wildfire blazes

VIDEO: Tributes flood in for tireless firefighters amid fresh footage of wildfire blazes

‘Keep windows and doors shut’ police urge in early morning wildfires update

‘Keep windows and doors shut’ police urge in early morning wildfires update

See the scope of wildfire action in Highland and Moray

See the scope of wildfire action in Highland and Moray

Huge wildfire closes several roads on Dava moor

Huge wildfire closes several roads on Dava moor

Little Cairngorm beauty has a lot of friends with big ideas for it

Little Cairngorm beauty has a lot of friends with big ideas for it

Badenoch community faced ‘blackout’ from power giant on substation plans

Badenoch community faced ‘blackout’ from power giant on substation plans

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