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Assynt residents invited to take part in survey on environmental impact of tourism

Assynt residents invited to take part in survey on environmental impact of tourism

Assynt residents invited to take part in survey on environmental impact of tourism

The survey is being conducted by Lochinver resident Leah McBain.


Restored Flow Country bogs contribute to 10,000ha of 're-wetted' peatlands

Restored Flow Country bogs contribute to 10,000ha of 're-wetted' peatlands

Restored Flow Country bogs contribute to 10,000ha of 're-wetted' peatlands

Work to restore thousands of hectares of damaged peatland on publicly owned forestry land including in the Flow Country has reached a milestone.


Stark new statistics highlight scale of Highland wildfires

Stark new statistics highlight scale of Highland wildfires

Stark new statistics highlight scale of Highland wildfires

A wildfire was detected an average of every day during the peak of last year's season ­– with the Highlands hit by almost a third of all blazes.


PICTURES: Moray enjoys second Killer Whale visit this week

PICTURES: Moray enjoys second Killer Whale visit this week

PICTURES: Moray enjoys second Killer Whale visit this week

IN an incredible treat for those who watch Moray's waters, orcas last night hosted their second show this week.


A9 closures at Berriedale as storm-damaged trees are removed

A9 closures at Berriedale as storm-damaged trees are removed

A9 closures at Berriedale as storm-damaged trees are removed

Storm-damaged trees are to be removed from along the A9 next week, meaning road closures at night from Monday evening through to Saturday morning.


Fears of a rise in irresponsible tourism as valued outdoor access ranger service to end

Fears of a rise in irresponsible tourism as valued outdoor access ranger service to end

Fears of a rise in irresponsible tourism as valued outdoor access ranger service to end

The ranger service was set up in response to widespread problems caused by increasing numbers of visitors to the Highlands.


Four people caught up in avalanche in the Cairngorms

Four people caught up in avalanche in the Cairngorms

Four people caught up in avalanche in the Cairngorms

One member of the group ended up buried waist deep in snow


'Upland deer management doesn't get the credit it deserves,' says head of Scottish Gamekeepers' Association

'Upland deer management doesn't get the credit it deserves,' says head of Scottish Gamekeepers' Association

'Upland deer management doesn't get the credit it deserves,' says head of Scottish Gamekeepers' Association

Alex Hogg says that private sporting estates are not to blame for expanding deer numbers.


NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

Can we press pause on more National Parks? Just till we’re back on track with the vital stuff?


Killer Whales spotted just 300 metres off Moray coast

Killer Whales spotted just 300 metres off Moray coast

Killer Whales spotted just 300 metres off Moray coast

Excitement as apex predators come close to shoreline


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