Environment

Mark Washer and Monica Shaw, Culkein, are establishing an astronomy club.

A meeting to discuss the initiative was held last Saturday at Ardgay Hall committee room.

She says: 'The move could incentivise landowners to restore their degraded peatlands and create more woodland.'

Wester Ross Salmon was called out for leaving 'industrial mess' on the shores of Lochbroom, in the aftermath of Storm Babet and has pledged action.

Chairperson of JMT's board of trustees Jane Smallman said it had been a "difficult period".

Residents at RZSS' Edinburgh Zoo also get stuck into treats

New riverbank woodlands are being planted across Scotland to help tackle rising temperatures, restore habitats and reinstate healthy river systems.

July was so hot and dry, it was the worst possible weather for midges.

Regional flood alerts were issued by SEPA across three areas in the Highlands, with four local flood warnings also in place.

The geopark's income comes from from donations and legacies; charitable activities; other trading activities; and investments.

Bird of prey comes within nearly touching distance of aircraft.

The Association of Northern Trails Scotland (ANTS) which maintains and manages the John O'Groats Trail is proposing to bridge the Loth burn.

Tourists around the globe are being told that next year is the perfect time to visit the far north after the area was chosen by a top travel guide.

The Highlands has an opportunity to become “Scotland’s true gateway to nature” as an appeal has gone out to nominate Scotland's next national park.

A new scheme aiming to tackle the use of single-use cups in the Highlands has reached a milestone after launching in April.

UNESCO Global Geoparks must undergo a revalidation process every four years to ensure quality.

John Davidson reviews Great Scottish Walks, a new book by Helen and Paul Webster of Walkhighlands.

The Strath Oykel Wind Farm public inquiry opens at Rosehall Village Hall tomorrow.

The bins at Loch Clash Stopover in Kinlochbervie have been overflowing this summer.

Kyle Line services will be replaced by buses, and trains won't run on the Far North Line north of Lairg.