Environment

A researcher based in Thurso has warned that drained peat bogs across the Flow Country are among many ticking "carbon bombs" across Europe.

Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands MSP hosted a parliamentary event in partnership with the Lynx to Scotland coalition

Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called out rewilding charities over their campaign to reintroduce the Eurasian Lynx to the Highlands.

The new wildflower bed is at the rear of the North Coast Leisure Centre, Bettyhill.

Cats have now been moved into large, natural pre-release enclosures ahead of going wild

The MSP invited the Cabinet Mister to discuss the proposed Highland Protected Marine Areas with Ullapool Stakeholders

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.

Comes from 622 investors, over 40% of whom are Scottish residents

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell

The contest is open to any amateur photographer aged over 16 with a separate section for under 16s.

A new planned wind farm development on the north coast is promising to reduce energy bills for local people if its application is approved.

Cafes around around the NC500 are taking part in the Highland Cup Movement.

There is a "growing" chance the aurora will light up Highland skies on Thursday – with a new moon and clear weather making for perfect conditions.

CLIMATE activists from the Highlands are to head to London for a major protest highlighting the dangers of a warming world and government inaction.

A fundraising spring quiz is being held at Brora Golf Club next Friday, April 28.

Humza Yousaf was making a major policy announcement just minutes after Fergus Ewing labelled the scheme a ‘green poll tax’

HIGHLANDERS have been warned that there is an "extreme risk" of wildfires in northern Scotland – as gorgeous weather sends the mercury soaring.

A FISHERIES' consultant warns of 'catastrophic damage' to coastal communities should new Highly Protected Marine Areas (HMPA) be imposed.

North Sutherland Community Forestry Trust linked with three other organisations to hold the event at Borgie Forest.

Sutherland has recorded its hottest day of the year so far – outstripping holiday hot spots in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean!