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Cairngorms National Park vehicle track appeal is thrown out

Hill tracks - many of them used to access grouse moors - have become one of the main issues of conflict in the strath and wider national park

Highlands braced for snow and ice

SNOW and ice may bring travel disruption to the Highlands from tomorrow evening, according to the latest weather warning issued by the Met Office.

Cairngorms should lead way in climate change battle says Minister

"The global climate emergency is the single biggest threat to our future and we must act now."

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

EFFORTS to boost electric vehicle use in the Highlands are in the works – and the council needs Strath residents' views to help with the moves.

Red squirrel's natural fear of pine martens makes 'scent'

Researchers have found that native red squirrels showed clear behavioural responses to pine marten smell while grey squirrels do not

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Two Highland MSPs have been pivotal in securing a Scottish budget deal after a compromise was reached between the SNP government and the Greens.

Applications call for Cairngorms National Park cashpot

The fund is open to youth groups, toddler groups, social clubs, local sports groups and special needs groups amongst others

Storm Dennis set to hit the Highlands

THE Highlands are bracing for extreme weather this weekend – amid warnings Storm Dennis could become one of the deepest Atlantic lows of modern times.

Scottish Minister to attend Q&A event in Grantown

The gathering is being hosted by the SNP's branch in the town

New restrictions on vehicles using Aviemore recycling centre come into force

The council expects to save around £300,000 over the next two years but there are fears fly tipping will rise

Minister welcomes debate on the Cairngorm funicular and its closed system

Access to the Cairngorm plateau is likely to form part of the upcoming masterplan consultation on the way forward for the struggling business

Hunt is now on for Scotland's finest forests

The Scottish Woodlands Ltd Trophy for Young People was awarded for the first time in 2019 and won by the owners of Lynbreck Croft by Grantown

Call for salmon conservation to become a national priority in Scotland

Experts have said that environmental change, and a range of human impacts across the Northern Hemisphere are placing salmon at risk

Aviemore burn pollution was "short-lived minor event"

SEPA confirmed that it had been notified about the problem on Saturday

Snow and sleet forecast sparks Met Office ice warning

WINTRY showers and ice are forecast for the Highlands overnight - sparking a yellow weather warning from the Met Office.

Highlands predicted to be hit with up to 10 inches of snow by end of next week

Weather forecasters have predicted Inverness and the Highlands could be under snow as deep as 10 inches by the end of next week.

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Aviemore dump has its lifespan extended

Cairngorms National Park vehicle track appeal is thrown out

Cairngorms National Park vehicle track appeal is thrown out

Highlands braced for snow and ice

Highlands braced for snow and ice

Cairngorms should lead way in climate change battle says Minister

Cairngorms should lead way in climate change battle says Minister

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

Views sought over efforts to boost electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure

Red squirrel's natural fear of pine martens makes 'scent'

Red squirrel's natural fear of pine martens makes 'scent'

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Applications call for Cairngorms National Park cashpot

Applications call for Cairngorms National Park cashpot

Storm Dennis set to hit the Highlands

Storm Dennis set to hit the Highlands

Scottish Minister to attend Q&A event in Grantown

Scottish Minister to attend Q&A event in Grantown

New restrictions on vehicles using Aviemore recycling centre come into force

New restrictions on vehicles using Aviemore recycling centre come into force

Minister welcomes debate on the Cairngorm funicular and its closed system

Minister welcomes debate on the Cairngorm funicular and its closed system

Hunt is now on for Scotland's finest forests

Hunt is now on for Scotland's finest forests

Call for salmon conservation to become a national priority in Scotland

Call for salmon conservation to become a national priority in Scotland

Aviemore burn pollution was "short-lived minor event"

Aviemore burn pollution was "short-lived minor event"

Snow and sleet forecast sparks Met Office ice warning

Snow and sleet forecast sparks Met Office ice warning

Highlands predicted to be hit with up to 10 inches of snow by end of next week

Highlands predicted to be hit with up to 10 inches of snow by end of next week

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