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Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

Alladale Wilderness Reserve is hoping it will shortly put out the welcome mat for a third litter in as many years of near pure bred wildcat kittens.

Brora bird rescue centre's Easter eggs delight

The operators of a bird of prey rescue centre in Brora have reported a major milestone.

Joy as centre scoops £183k

Lairg and District Learning Centre have been awarded a grant of £183,016 from the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF).

Green light for new ESRA boatshed

East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) has been granted planning consent for a new boatshed and car park.

Wildfire on hills above Ullapool sparks response from firefighters across the Highlands

Firefighters tasked from units across north to battle wildfire on hills above Ullapool

Woodland Trust buys Sutherland glen linked to Andrew Carnegie

A CONSERVATION charity has acquired a picturesque Sutherland glen.

Glenmorangie links up with conservation bodies for giraffe project

Tain distillers Glenmorangie has demonstrated its commitment to animal conservation.

Redd-Up at Scouriemore is a beach fest first

Durness environmental group Plastic@Bay has teamed up with Scourie Community Council to organise a beach clean with a difference.

MSP Gail Ross apologises for not being able to do more over Coul Links

MSP Gail Ross has issued a “heartfelt” apology to the American businessmen behind the failed Coul Links golf course project.

Sutherland MP and MSP make joint submission in favour of spaceport plan

Jamie Stone and Gail Ross are insisting that the economic benefits from Sutherland's spaceport would "far outweigh" any environmental worries.

Stolen owl returned to Brora centre

A Eurasian Eagle Owl stolen from a raptor rescue centre at Brora has been returned.

Kinlochbervie session on how to be a beewalker

The John Muir Trust (JMT) has joined forces with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to run two training events in Kinlochbervie.

Highlands braced for snow and ice

SNOW and ice may bring travel disruption to the Highlands from tomorrow evening, according to the latest weather warning issued by the Met Office.

Deer dies from fishing net snare on Lochinver beach

A DEER has suffered an “agonising death” after being snared by a discarded fishing net on a Sutherland beach.

Camera rolls at Helmsdale harbour

The scene was Helmsdale harbour, the dress code was wellies and the camera was rolling.

Free bus travel for children likely as Highland MSPs bridge the party gap to deliver a Scottish budget deal

Two Highland MSPs have been pivotal in securing a Scottish budget deal after a compromise was reached between the SNP government and the Greens.

Environment

Sutherland wildfire ranges over two square kilometres before being brought under control

Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

Third litter of wildcats expected at a Sutherland wilderness reserve

Brora bird rescue centre's Easter eggs delight

Brora bird rescue centre's Easter eggs delight

Joy as centre scoops £183k

Joy as centre scoops £183k

Green light for new ESRA boatshed

Green light for new ESRA boatshed

Wildfire on hills above Ullapool sparks response from firefighters across the Highlands

Wildfire on hills above Ullapool sparks response from firefighters across the Highlands

Woodland Trust buys Sutherland glen linked to Andrew Carnegie

Woodland Trust buys Sutherland glen linked to Andrew Carnegie

Glenmorangie links up with conservation bodies for giraffe project

Glenmorangie links up with conservation bodies for giraffe project

Redd-Up at Scouriemore is a beach fest first

Redd-Up at Scouriemore is a beach fest first

MSP Gail Ross apologises for not being able to do more over Coul Links

MSP Gail Ross apologises for not being able to do more over Coul Links

Sutherland MP and MSP make joint submission in favour of spaceport plan