Environment

A Japanese macaque has escaped its enclosure from a popular Highland wildlife conservation park.

RSPB calling on locals to spend an hour watching the birds to help nature and enjoy health benefits

"Where did the river go?" asks Sandrone photographer

Around 2000 homes across the north were still without power at lunchtime on Wednesday, but SSEN hopes to reconnect them by the end of the day.

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.

Households whose bin collections have been missed due to disruption from the recent heavy snows & gales have been given an update by Highland Council.

The amber warning will remain in place until 6am on Monday.

War memorial fence had become dangerous

The public are being warned to prepare for a 12-hour spell of 'very strong, damaging winds'.

Fish farming a factor in protection changes

Honorary Fellowship conferred on Thomas MacDonell by Royal Scottish Geographical Society

"Do you really need to travel?", Highlanders have been asked amid a heightened amber snow alert and Met Office warnings of "significant" fresh totals.

Avalanche risks on Highland peaks are now "considerable", mountain-goers have been warned in the wake of heavy snowfall.

Motorists have been urged to take extra care and consider if journeys are necessary amid "challenging" ongoing wintry conditions on Highland roads.

Allan Bantick OBE dies at 81 after brave health fight

Ben Gibson, mountain safety adviser at Mountaineering Scotland, encourages people who are planning to head to the hills this winter to think ahead

Walkers are being warned to avoid some forestry sites in the Highlands after paths and bridges are thought to have been damaged in recent storms.

A snow and ice warning has been issued for the Highlands this weekend.

Four days frozen on Loch Insh ends in thaw

RSPB informed after three-day vigil