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Aviemore beekeepers to rescue as swarm rests on public bench

It’s the season for swarms, advise Speyside’s experts, but don’t panic

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

We’re all white on Cairngorm!

Visitors brave -3C blast at the Ptarmigan

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.

98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

Plans for a 14 turbine 98MW wind farm and 50MW battery energy storage site near the A9 at Moy have been submitted to the Scottish Government.

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

It’s war at the Loch Garten osprey nest!

WATCH the battle as protective male bombs intruder with a salmon!

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Badenoch and Strathspey

An extreme wildfire risk is in place for the Highlands and Moray this week, as warmer, drier weather spreads in from the south.

‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

A new drive-thru coffee shop in Inverness may have driven into a wall before it has even been built after transport officers objected to the plans.

‘Sleepwalking into heightened wildfire risk’ in Cairngorms National Park and elsewhere

Leading rural organisations believe muirburn licensing delays could fan flames of devastating wildfire threat

Unique ‘egg hunt’ launched in the Cairngorms for rarest moth

Moth experts launch vital bid to protect endangered insect

Bid to save endangered grebes on Highland loch

Watersports fans urged to wait on Loch Ruthven until August 31

Sparrows still rule the roost in Highland gardens and beyond

RSPB Scotland Big Garden Birdwatch Results

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

An “extreme” wildfire risk for Badenoch and Strathspey has been extended into the weekend.

Highland Council grants Inverallan Church planning permission for solar panels as councillors overrule officials

Cllr Bill Lobban said granting planning stops the church from ‘inevitably falling into disrepair’ and secures its future for ‘generations’.

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Aviemore beekeepers to rescue as swarm rests on public bench

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

We’re all white on Cairngorm!

We’re all white on Cairngorm!

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

98MW wind farm plan near A9 formally submitted by developers

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

It’s war at the Loch Garten osprey nest!

It’s war at the Loch Garten osprey nest!

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Badenoch and Strathspey

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning for Badenoch and Strathspey

‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

‘Drop the drive-thru’ transport officers tell city centre coffee shop applicants

‘Sleepwalking into heightened wildfire risk’ in Cairngorms National Park and elsewhere

‘Sleepwalking into heightened wildfire risk’ in Cairngorms National Park and elsewhere

Unique ‘egg hunt’ launched in the Cairngorms for rarest moth

Unique ‘egg hunt’ launched in the Cairngorms for rarest moth

Bid to save endangered grebes on Highland loch

Bid to save endangered grebes on Highland loch

Sparrows still rule the roost in Highland gardens and beyond

Sparrows still rule the roost in Highland gardens and beyond

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

‘Extreme’ wildfire warning extended amid active blaze in north

Highland Council grants Inverallan Church planning permission for solar panels as councillors overrule officials

Highland Council grants Inverallan Church planning permission for solar panels as councillors overrule officials

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