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Scottish recycling rate hits all-time high, new figures reveal

Scottish recycling rate hits all-time high, new figures reveal

Scottish recycling rate hits all-time high, new figures reveal

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


Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

Storm Kathleen ferry disruption could run into start of new week, warns CalMac

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


Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

Highlands braced for Storm Kathleen gales after Met Office yellow weather warning issued

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


Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

Storm Kathleen sparks Highland coastal flood alerts and CalMac ferry cancellations

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


Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

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


WATCH: Wind farm crane ship off Caithness coast was involved in dramatic accident caught on video

WATCH: Wind farm crane ship off Caithness coast was involved in dramatic accident caught on video

WATCH: Wind farm crane ship off Caithness coast was involved in dramatic accident caught on video

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


Marine Fund Scotland 2024-25 launches

Marine Fund Scotland 2024-25 launches

Marine Fund Scotland 2024-25 launches

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


Changes to agricultural support in Scotland

Changes to agricultural support in Scotland

Changes to agricultural support in Scotland

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


Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

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


Scottish Wildlife Bill passed to very mixed reviews

Scottish Wildlife Bill passed to very mixed reviews

Scottish Wildlife Bill passed to very mixed reviews

Groups react to new 'protection' measures


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