Environment

Ecstatic groups fighting plans for a swathe of 4G masts in some of the Highlands’ most unspoilt landscapes are declaring victory after a sharp u-turn.

Highland Council’s environmental health team advises caution as blue-green algae has, once again, been found in Loch Watten.

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.

Three evening talks will take place at St John’s Church in Wick, covering topics related to brochs, photography and World War Two.

Plans for four new warehouses storing thousands of barrels of whisky have led to concerns over an “industrial eyesore” in a residential part of Wick.

A region-wide directory of repair services has been described as “a perfect example” of how people can cut down on waste and be more sustainable.

A disability campaigner from Thurso gave her opinion of a new Caithness attraction, the John O’Groats Mill, and an event staged there.

A local weather pundit captured images of a rare meteorological phenomenon on Sunday over Wick when he saw a ‘stunning display’ of noctilucent clouds.

Overflowing bins and littering at Caithness beauty spots has sparked the roll out of additional waste facilities at numerous tourist hotspots.

Caithness residents woke up today to a strong smell of smoke that appears to be coming from the ongoing wildfires over 100 miles south.

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A major offshore wind farm that will connect to the electricity grid in Caithness has gained consent to develop up to 125 turbines off the north coast

Pictures of an unusual visitor seen at a Watten birdfeeder that stands out from the flock due to pale colouring caused by a genetic mutation.

The environmental issues of waste from Caithness travelling hundreds of miles to an incineration plant at Dunbar were highlighted by a Thurso man.

Marine permissions are being sought for a 165km subsea high-voltage electricity cable connecting Caithness with Aberdeenshire.

The owner of a former bank and church manse in Lybster shared the ‘one in a million’ image of lightning hitting his property.

Two groups of wild swimmers took to the cold Caithness waters around the Wick area to celebrate the rising of the summer solstice sun.

Historic Environment Scotland has been accused of “turning a blind eye” to plans for a major battery energy storage scheme near the Castle of Mey.

Staff from Rolls-Royce at Vulcan did their bit for the environment when they took part in a Clean Up Your Caithness community event.

Liberal Democrats want the far north in contention after the UK government pledged to invest £2.5 billion in small reactors.