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‘Significant Water Scarcity’ for Sutherland river area - with warning also over Wick and Thurso areas

The River Helmsdale area has been assigned Significant Water Scarcity status by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency).

Upgrade work on Strathsteven Bridge in Sutherland halted after discovery of tawny owl nest

An “occupied” tawny owl’s nest was found in the vicinity of the bridge, located two miles north-east of Golspie.

Pollie Hill Wind Farm consultation public consultation events to be held in Brora, Golspie and Rogart

The 13-turbine Pollie Hill Wind Farm would be built on Balnacoil Estate, on land about 17km north-west of Golspie.

Caithness small blue butterflies to make big TV appearance on BBC show this Sunday

A Dunnet Community Forest project supporting the rare small blue butterfly is getting national attention this weekend on the BBC’s Countryfile show.

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

The Scottish and UK governments approve business case, according to CEO Calum Macpherson.

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.

Scotland’s Home of the Year presenter Anna Campbell-Jones to officially open new luxury accessories shop in Dornoch

Amy Britton, founder of the independent manufacturing company Britton Scotland, is opening her first store in Dornoch.

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

Seven years and more than £1 million in the making, Scotland’s richest man is celebrating the completion of his showpiece and most exclusive garden.

Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

The white-throated sparrow normally lives in parts of North America and Canada.

‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for Sutherland river ‘next week unless flows improve’

Water scarcity in a Sutherland river could be raised to the highest alert level next week - unless flows improve.

Councillor Richard Gale ‘very disappointed’ over last-ditch Acheilidh Wind Farm vote

Councillors have voted to raise no objection to Acheilidh Wind Farm in Sutherland.

Golspie community accuses Highland Council of ‘contempt and disregard’ over land sale

Highland Council has put a 10.26-acre plot it owns next to Golspie Business Park on the market.

‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

The clean up begins in Tain tonight, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team scrambled after woman falls on Ben Hope in Sutherland

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team was called out at around 5pm yesterday.

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

A charity has reported an explosion in numbers of one of Scotland’s fastest-declining butterflies, with more than 500 counted at a Highland estate.

Environment

‘Significant Water Scarcity’ for Sutherland river area - with warning also over Wick and Thurso areas

Upgrade work on Strathsteven Bridge in Sutherland halted after discovery of tawny owl nest

Upgrade work on Strathsteven Bridge in Sutherland halted after discovery of tawny owl nest

Pollie Hill Wind Farm consultation public consultation events to be held in Brora, Golspie and Rogart

Pollie Hill Wind Farm consultation public consultation events to be held in Brora, Golspie and Rogart

Caithness small blue butterflies to make big TV appearance on BBC show this Sunday

Caithness small blue butterflies to make big TV appearance on BBC show this Sunday

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport passes final hurdle unlocking £25m seed money

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

Scotland’s Home of the Year presenter Anna Campbell-Jones to officially open new luxury accessories shop in Dornoch

Scotland’s Home of the Year presenter Anna Campbell-Jones to officially open new luxury accessories shop in Dornoch

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

PICTURES: ‘A special place’ – £1m gardens at Loch Ness-side castle complete after 7 years

Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

Rare bird recorded singing at Strathy Point in Sutherland

‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for Sutherland river ‘next week unless flows improve’

‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for Sutherland river ‘next week unless flows improve’

Councillor Richard Gale ‘very disappointed’ over last-ditch Acheilidh Wind Farm vote

Councillor Richard Gale ‘very disappointed’ over last-ditch Acheilidh Wind Farm vote

Golspie community accuses Highland Council of ‘contempt and disregard’ over land sale

Golspie community accuses Highland Council of ‘contempt and disregard’ over land sale

‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

‘Let’s make Tain sparkle’ – Community clean-up begins after taxi driver wages war on weeds

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team scrambled after woman falls on Ben Hope in Sutherland

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team scrambled after woman falls on Ben Hope in Sutherland

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

Highland spots see boom in numbers of UK’s smallest butterfly amidst conservationists’ delight

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