Environment

Now that festive decorations have been taken down residents have been urged by Highland Council to recycle their Christmas trees.

First reactions in to the consultation which started today

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.

The Met Office is warning of flooding on Highland roads and railways just days after Storm Gerrit caused widespread chaos.

Further strong winds, rain and snow are expected to push across the Highlands from the west this weekend – with travel disruption likely.

Almost 8000 homes across Scotland were still without power shortly before lunch on Thursday & some may have to wait up to 48 hours to be reconnected.

The teams working tirelessly to clear a major Highland trunk road of fallen trees have released pictures highlighting the scale of the task they face.

Fergus Ewing has contacted transport minister Fiona Hyslop in response to a number of questions Highlanders have raised over the emergency's handling.

Dramatic pictures highlighting the impact Storm Gerrit is having on the Highlands' road network have been released by Bear Scotland.

Gales force winds up to 80mph are set to batter parts of the Highlands after the Met Office issued a yellow alert ahead of Storm Gerrit.

The new Met Office warnings cover Boxing Day morning and much of December 27.

The alert for wind is one of two new warnings issued. Heavy rain is also being forecast on Saturday, with the gales on Sunday into Christmas Day.

The Met Office is forecasting up to 15cm in parts of the Highlands overnight Friday into Saturday as people prepare to travel for Christmas.

The forecaster is predicting wintry showers and colder temperatures in the north as this weekend gives way to Christmas Day.

Rural affairs minister delighted at Hazelbank Woods project

Highland Council is backing calls for the Highlands to “receive far greater recognition and reward” for huge profits drawn by energy companies.

Highland rail passengers have been warned to expect possible disruption after speed restrictions were announced following an amber weather alert.

Torrential rain could bring up to 200mm of precipitation this weekend and may trigger landslides, the Met Office has warned.

As much as 175mm of rain could fall in places this weekend, the Met Office has warned after it issued a yellow alert for large areas of the Highlands.