Home   News   Environment

Environment




Helmsdale pupils’ Forsinard Flows artwork and poetry display at village railway station

Helmsdale pupils’ Forsinard Flows artwork and poetry display at village railway station

Helmsdale pupils’ Forsinard Flows artwork and poetry display at village railway station

Pupils at Helmsdale Primary School were challenged to create pictures and artwork about the Flow Country.


Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Public vote win is ‘icing on the cake’ for Loch Ness green gurus

Encouraging slow, sustainable tourism from the heart of a visitor hotspot saw a Loch Ness initiative scoop a prestigious Highland Heroes accolade.


Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Turn those winter cuttings into conservation with a ‘dead hedge’

Making Space for Nature by John Orr


Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

Rural survey prompts concern over ‘threat to quality of life and wellbeing’

A survey on priorities for rural areas could result in a “direct threat” to wellbeing and quality of life, a Caithness campaign group has warned.


Upgraded submersibles to scour the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie

Upgraded submersibles to scour the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie

Upgraded submersibles to scour the depths of Loch Ness for Nessie

A new search for Nessie will take place in Loch Ness this May - after the Loch Ness Centre announced plans for upgraded tech to scour below the waves.


125-turbine offshore wind farm can bring ‘significant benefits to north of Scotland’

125-turbine offshore wind farm can bring ‘significant benefits to north of Scotland’

125-turbine offshore wind farm can bring ‘significant benefits to north of Scotland’

Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north Sutherland coast.


Child care centre in Brora cuts service as it struggles to meet updated Care Inspectorate criteria

Child care centre in Brora cuts service as it struggles to meet updated Care Inspectorate criteria

Child care centre in Brora cuts service as it struggles to meet updated Care Inspectorate criteria

Local councillors have become involved in a bid to help overcome the issues affecting Sutherland Stepping Stones in Brora.


How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

How the Highland Council proposes to solve NC500 issues

The problems posed by the Highlands’ 516-mile NC500 route are undeniably tricky – and almost everyone has very strong opinions about it.


10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

10 YEARS OF THE NC500: What impact has it had?

On one hand, tourism from the NC500 is vital to the Highland economy, but on the other hand, many communities feel they are at breaking point.


LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

LISTEN: North Coast 500: Ten Years On – benefits and challenges as route marks 10th anniversary

As the North Coast 500 marks its 10th anniversary, our podcast discusses the issues that the popular route have brought, as well as the benefits.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More