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Heavy snow warning issued for A9 and Cairngorms

Heavy snow warning issued for A9 and Cairngorms

Heavy snow warning issued for A9 and Cairngorms

04 April 2024

Heavy snow could cause disruption in the Highlands overnight tonight, the Met Office has warned - with the alert extending as far north as Daviot.


Proposed hydro scheme in the Highlands would be among largest in UK

Proposed hydro scheme in the Highlands would be among largest in UK

Proposed hydro scheme in the Highlands would be among largest in UK

03 April 2024

Plans have been revealed for a pumped hydro storage scheme in the Highlands which would be one of the largest of its type in the UK.


Kingussie clashes with NASA over ‘light pollution’ for the ISS

Kingussie clashes with NASA over ‘light pollution’ for the ISS

Kingussie clashes with NASA over ‘light pollution’ for the ISS

01 April 2024

A major stooshie is brewing between Kingussie Shinty Club and NASA over light ‘pollution’ from new Market Stance facility.


Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

Walkers urged to help fix mountain paths in Cairngorms and Wester Ross

25 March 2024

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.


ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

ARIANE BURGESS: Scotland's hills, mountains, and coastlines are 'seriously depleted of life'

22 March 2024

The Greens MSP says 'centuries of land management practices have taken their toll, leading to a decline in wildlife and natural habitats.'


'Son of Allt Duine' wind farm proposed by Kincraig

'Son of Allt Duine' wind farm proposed by Kincraig

'Son of Allt Duine' wind farm proposed by Kincraig

22 March 2024

A decade on, another company and another scheme for the Monadhliaths


Scottish Wildlife Bill passed to very mixed reviews

Scottish Wildlife Bill passed to very mixed reviews

Scottish Wildlife Bill passed to very mixed reviews

22 March 2024

Groups react to new 'protection' measures


NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

NICKY MARR: Race is on for more renewable energy schemes

20 March 2024

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.


Over 400,000 trees planted in the Cairngorms National Park with help of local school kids

Over 400,000 trees planted in the Cairngorms National Park with help of local school kids

Over 400,000 trees planted in the Cairngorms National Park with help of local school kids

20 March 2024

Over 400,000 trees have now been planted in the Cairngorms National Park as part of a transformation project spearheaded by Calthorpe Estates.


Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

Highland Council returns bins for new collection service because they were rubbish

15 March 2024

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.


Protect our water, public urged

Protect our water, public urged

Protect our water, public urged

12 March 2024

The public have been urged to do their bit to help protect the country’s water.


Badenoch and Strathspey takes local action over global problems

Badenoch and Strathspey takes local action over global problems

Badenoch and Strathspey takes local action over global problems

10 March 2024

Launch of new group a great success at Kingussie


Highland communities invited to join climate friendly network

Highland communities invited to join climate friendly network

Highland communities invited to join climate friendly network

10 March 2024

Locals have until end of April to register


Has a 'new era' begun for farmers and the Cairngorms National Park Authority?

Has a 'new era' begun for farmers and the Cairngorms National Park Authority?

Has a 'new era' begun for farmers and the Cairngorms National Park Authority?

10 March 2024

Much to discuss between landworkers and conservationists


Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

Highland bothies set to close for improvement works this spring

09 March 2024

A number of bothies along the Cape Wrath Trail and in the Cairngorms are due to be closed during the spring.


Hendry secures discussion on Highland energy rebate proposal

Hendry secures discussion on Highland energy rebate proposal

Hendry secures discussion on Highland energy rebate proposal

08 March 2024

'People here need action, not warm words'


RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

RHODA GRANT: Rural communities must see the gains of large-scale energy projects

05 March 2024

The Labour MSP says 'local benefit from these developments has not improved and communities are losing out.'


Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

29 February 2024

Highland Woodchip Co Ltd has reached completion on its new Green Energy Park in Grantown-on-Spey.


NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

NICKY MARR: Hit pause on new national parks

28 February 2024

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


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

27 February 2024

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.


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