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'Deeply concerning': Green MSP Ariane Burgess speaks out against renewed Coul Links plan

'Deeply concerning': Green MSP Ariane Burgess speaks out against renewed Coul Links plan

'Deeply concerning': Green MSP Ariane Burgess speaks out against renewed Coul Links plan

17 March 2023

Ms Burgess said the Scottish Greens had supported the original successful campaign against Coul Links.


Council workers will ride E-Cargo bikes in bid to reduce emissions

Council workers will ride E-Cargo bikes in bid to reduce emissions

Council workers will ride E-Cargo bikes in bid to reduce emissions

17 March 2023

Inverness amenities and roads teams and the Fort William’s child health team will take part in the pilot


Ramblers Scotland gears up for fresh fight against Coul Links golf course plan with launch of petition

Ramblers Scotland gears up for fresh fight against Coul Links golf course plan with launch of petition

Ramblers Scotland gears up for fresh fight against Coul Links golf course plan with launch of petition

16 March 2023

Ramblers Scotland is calling on the outdoors community to unite in a bid to block the renewed plan to build a golf course at Coul Links.


Have your say on the protection of our seas

Have your say on the protection of our seas

Have your say on the protection of our seas

16 March 2023

Highland Council encourages individuals, businesses, and community groups to have their say on environmental protection of our seas.


Call to Highland communities aiming to safeguard historic environment as new £2 million grants scheme is launched

Call to Highland communities aiming to safeguard historic environment as new £2 million grants scheme is launched

Call to Highland communities aiming to safeguard historic environment as new £2 million grants scheme is launched

15 March 2023

COMMUNITIES across the Highlands can now apply for funding as Historic Environment agency has launched a new funding programme.


Deer cull ordered by NatureScot on Loch Choire Estate comes to an end with 160 animals shot

Deer cull ordered by NatureScot on Loch Choire Estate comes to an end with 160 animals shot

Deer cull ordered by NatureScot on Loch Choire Estate comes to an end with 160 animals shot

15 March 2023

NatureScot used its interventionist powers under the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 to carry out the cull.


Deer cull ordered by NatureScot on Loch Choire Estate comes to an end with 160 animals shot

Deer cull ordered by NatureScot on Loch Choire Estate comes to an end with 160 animals shot

Deer cull ordered by NatureScot on Loch Choire Estate comes to an end with 160 animals shot

15 March 2023

NatureScot used its interventionist powers under the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 to carry out the cull.


Yellow warning for snow issued for most of the Highlands

Yellow warning for snow issued for most of the Highlands

Yellow warning for snow issued for most of the Highlands

15 March 2023

HEAVY snow could cause travel disruption in the Highlands later today and into tonight, the Met Office has warned.


WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

WATCH: Heavy snow hits Highland morning commute

13 March 2023

WINTER'S icy grip has returned in time for rush hour, with snow falling in many parts of the Highlands amid a fresh blast of Arctic air.


Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

Will council U-turn on controversial price hike for electric vehicle chargers?

07 March 2023

Highland Council will vote this week on whether to cancel plans to increase the cost of electric vehicle chargers by 130 per cent.


Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

Muirburn restrictions could harm carbon sequestration and pose danger to public

07 March 2023

Blanket restrictions on muirburn could threaten carbon sequestration and public safety, a group is warning.


New zero waste shop Ness Refill set to open in Inverness city centre this month

New zero waste shop Ness Refill set to open in Inverness city centre this month

New zero waste shop Ness Refill set to open in Inverness city centre this month

02 March 2023

INVERNESS city centre is set to welcome a new zero waste shop later in March.


Popular Moray Firth dolphin found dead near Latvia

Popular Moray Firth dolphin found dead near Latvia

Popular Moray Firth dolphin found dead near Latvia

02 March 2023

THE BODY of a popular Moray Firth dolphin was sadly found off the coast of Latvia last weekend.


Peatland Restoration Roadshow to visit Bonar Bridge

Peatland Restoration Roadshow to visit Bonar Bridge

Peatland Restoration Roadshow to visit Bonar Bridge

01 March 2023

The roadshow is aimed at people with an interest in land management and nature restoration.


72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

01 March 2023

THOUSANDS of tonnes of household rubbish is to be burned by Highland Council to generate electricity, the local authority has announced.


Highland Council aims to issue smaller household waste bin

Highland Council aims to issue smaller household waste bin

Highland Council aims to issue smaller household waste bin

01 March 2023

The old bin will then be used for plastic containers and the blue bin for paper and cardboard


72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

72,000 tonnes of Highland rubbish could be burned each year to generate power

01 March 2023

THOUSANDS of tonnes of household rubbish is to be burned by Highland Council to generate electricity, the local authority has announced.


Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Sutherland.

Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Sutherland.

Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Sutherland.

26 February 2023

The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are helping Sutherland teachers and pupils make space for nature this spring


Countryside rangers' Woodland Wildflowers talk

Countryside rangers' Woodland Wildflowers talk

Countryside rangers' Woodland Wildflowers talk

25 February 2023

The talk will introduce the rangers' biodiversity project for 2023.


Planning consent granted for first phase of £20 million Coul Links eco-hotel

Planning consent granted for first phase of £20 million Coul Links eco-hotel

Planning consent granted for first phase of £20 million Coul Links eco-hotel

22 February 2023

Highland Council has given the green light for the development of four lodges, along with a reception and breakfast building at Coul Farm, near Embo.


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