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Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

Lots of Scottish woodlands house some red squirrels but the pine forests and broadleaf woodlands of the Highlands offer some of the best chances.

Feedback sought on Borgie Breco cabin community asset transfer

The North Sutherland Community Forest Trust is hoping to take ownership of a second cabin in Borgie Breco Forest.

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

Forecasts for a 'weather bomb' caused by an extremely fast jet stream have sparked warnings of 80mph gales for the Highlands.

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

The former SNP candidate for the the far north seat in last year’s general election has landed a new role with a Scottish Government agency.

Flow Country in the frame for UK premiere of ‘immersive’ award-winning film at Inverness theatre

A multi-award-winning duo will be showcasing their Flow Country film for its UK premiere event at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

Highland Council is considering challenging the controversial decision by Scottish ministers to grant planning permission for Strath Oykel Wind farm.

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

The finalised routes for two controversial 400KV overhead power lines through the Highlands have been announced.

Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Coastal communities in Ross-shire could benefit from a share of a multimillion-pound fund.

Call for steering group members as Bettyhill boat project continues

Future plans include workshops in a wide range of boat related activities.

Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

There have been calls for Orbex to hold an open meeting in Tongue after the company shelved the Sutherland Spaceport project.

‘It felt sad not to do something to mark the opening’: Locals gather for toast to River Helmsdale after official opening ceremony cancelled

The opening day of the River Helmsdale last Saturday was the coldest start to a season in a long time.

Two firsts for the River Naver! - Maisie (14) beomes first female and youngest person to make ceremonial cast on opening day

The opening ceremony on the River Naver was held yesterday.

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

Stunning aerial views of breath-taking Highland landscapes are set to wow visitors to Fort George.

Golspie Action Flood Group to hold community engagement session tonight

The purpose of the meeting is to update local people on the flood group’s progress and set out its goals for 2025.

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

Flood warnings are in place for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands

Can you help clean up Sutherland? Keep Scotland Beautiful aims to recruit 50,000 litter-picking heroes

A call has been issued for Sutherland litter pickers to get involved in an event to make 2025 the biggest and best Spring Clean yet.

Environment

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day — and how to protect the adorable rodents

Feedback sought on Borgie Breco cabin community asset transfer

Feedback sought on Borgie Breco cabin community asset transfer

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

'Weather bomb' sparks 80mph gale warning for Highlands

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Former Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP election candidate lands role at government agency

Flow Country in the frame for UK premiere of ‘immersive’ award-winning film at Inverness theatre

Flow Country in the frame for UK premiere of ‘immersive’ award-winning film at Inverness theatre

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

Council considers launching judicial review over wind farm plan

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Final routes revealed for major Highland power lines

Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Call for steering group members as Bettyhill boat project continues

Call for steering group members as Bettyhill boat project continues

Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

Chief Executive of Orbex to attend ‘secret’ meeting of Sutherland Spaceport Community Liaison Group

‘It felt sad not to do something to mark the opening’: Locals gather for toast to River Helmsdale after official opening ceremony cancelled

‘It felt sad not to do something to mark the opening’: Locals gather for toast to River Helmsdale after official opening ceremony cancelled

Two firsts for the River Naver! - Maisie (14) beomes first female and youngest person to make ceremonial cast on opening day

Two firsts for the River Naver! - Maisie (14) beomes first female and youngest person to make ceremonial cast on opening day

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

PICTURES: Do you recognise these beautiful Highland locations from above?

Golspie Action Flood Group to hold community engagement session tonight

Golspie Action Flood Group to hold community engagement session tonight

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

SEPA issue flood warnings for Strathcarron and Strath Oykel amid alerts across Highlands of snow melt and forecast rain

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: Counting the cost of progress at Ardverikie

Can you help clean up Sutherland? Keep Scotland Beautiful aims to recruit 50,000 litter-picking heroes

Can you help clean up Sutherland? Keep Scotland Beautiful aims to recruit 50,000 litter-picking heroes

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