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Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

Whale dies after repeated stranding on beach

16 May 2024

A deep-diving whale which stranded on a Highland beach has died despite rescue efforts.


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

14 May 2024

Wildlife watchers are gearing up to look out for orcas and other marine creatures around the Caithness coast at a special event.


John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

13 May 2024

The First Minister says it is ‘literally a phenomenal investment in the future of the Highlands’.


Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

13 May 2024

A storage area for wind turbine components is being proposed between two housing estates at Pennyland in Thurso.


Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

Community refill schemes launched in the Highlands to reduce single-use packaging

12 May 2024

Six new schemes to help reduce single-use packaging on-the-go have been launched in the Highlands.


PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

11 May 2024

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.


Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

11 May 2024

Anti-wind farm campaigners are celebrating after the scrapping of plans to develop a nine-turbine scheme on the north Sutherland coast.


WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

11 May 2024

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have warned people in the Highlands to be careful and avoid naked flames as the warning is in place for Saturday.


Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

10 May 2024

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.


‘Phenomenal demand’ for power as Dingwall Mart reveals latest prices

‘Phenomenal demand’ for power as Dingwall Mart reveals latest prices

‘Phenomenal demand’ for power as Dingwall Mart reveals latest prices

10 May 2024

There was a strong demand for power and shortages witnessed across various types.


Royal visit for Golspie: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to tour harbour and seafront area

Royal visit for Golspie: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to tour harbour and seafront area

Royal visit for Golspie: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to tour harbour and seafront area

09 May 2024

The royal visit is an open event and members of the public are invited to take part and enjoy the occasion.


Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

Flow Country’s World Heritage Status bid at heart of ‘very positive’ biodiversity efforts in Highlands

08 May 2024

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.


Exciting opportunity to become a marine mammal medic in north-west Sutherland

Exciting opportunity to become a marine mammal medic in north-west Sutherland

Exciting opportunity to become a marine mammal medic in north-west Sutherland

07 May 2024

A training course for people who want to become a marine mammal Medic is being held in Lochinver in July.


Warning: Scotland’s fire and rescue service faces challenges “from ageing Highland buildings”

Warning: Scotland’s fire and rescue service faces challenges “from ageing Highland buildings”

Warning: Scotland’s fire and rescue service faces challenges “from ageing Highland buildings”

05 May 2024

Scotland's fire and rescue service must adapt to meet the risks of climate change and address significant issues across its ageing Highland buildings.


Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

Extreme wildfire warning issued for Highlands

03 May 2024

An extreme wildfire warning has been issued for the north-west Highlands after some of the hottest temperatures of the year were recorded.


What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

02 May 2024

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?


Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

Caithness beach cleaners head over the Ord on a mission – 30 creels and a huge pile of fenders removed at Helmsdale

02 May 2024

Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.


Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

28 April 2024

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips


Call for more timely help for farmers hit by sea eagle attacks

Call for more timely help for farmers hit by sea eagle attacks

Call for more timely help for farmers hit by sea eagle attacks

27 April 2024

Farmers and crofters have called for more timely intervention to help them mitigate against the impacts of white-tailed eagle predation on lambs.


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