Environment

Dounreay has had to bring in pest controllers to deal with an "unprecedented infestation of rats," according to a safety rep at the site.

The Highlands are set become the focus of international attention from the renewable energy industry as the region’s freeport reached a milestone.

The path allows walkers, cyclists and mobility scooter users to travel safely from the village of Golspie to Balblair Wood and back again.

A Met Office yellow warning for gale-force winds in parts of the Highlands has been extended until midnight. It was originally meant to expire at 3pm.

HOUSEHOLDS in the north-east and across Scotland are recycling more than ever, new figures have revealed.

Ferry crossings in the Minch will be out of action until at least Monday after Storm Kathleen began battering the west coast.

The warning comes into force on Sunday amid forecasts of gales up to 60mph in many western areas of the region.

Most Ullapool-Stornoway ferry sailings were cancelled on Saturday and Sepa flood alerts have been issued as Storm Kathleen approaches.

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.

A giant crane ship currently working off the Caithness coast was involved in a dramatic accident when undergoing tests in Germany in 2020.

Applications have opened for the fourth year of the Marine Fund Scotland.

Further details about the actions farmers and crofters will have to take to receive agricultural support payments from 2025 have been unveiled.

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.

Groups react to new 'protection' measures

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'

As Anna Wells recovers from her three-month winter round of the 282 Scottish mountains above 3000ft, John Davidson says lists can be an inspiration

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.

Scottish Government's Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill will be debated at Holyrood later today

Timespan at Helmsdale has a new exhibition called We Move As A Murmuration opening on Saturday March 23

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.