Environment

SSEN Transmission says it has sought to achieve “the best balance from an environmental and technical perspective” in its Banniskirk Hub plans.

The chairman of a rural community council has warned that the push for major renewable energy schemes will “destroy the county that we live in”.

Residents are suffering “major anxiety” over the huge Banniskirk Hub scheme and fear they could be forced from their homes if it goes ahead.

The breed record for a Highland female was broken at the spring cattle sale in Oban with Kirsty Dhubh 3rd of Blingery farm near Wick.

The opening of the Forss River for the 2025 season took place on Tuesday, on a cold and overcast morning.

The partnership behind the Flow Country World Heritage Site bid will weigh up the “potential impacts” of plans for a wind farm at Altnabreac.

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing

Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable as Oksana Iatsiuta said farewell after a three-year tenure with a special community initiative.

The Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk has installed electric vehicle chargers believed to be the northernmost ultra-rapid chargers in the UK.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: A kayak on Loch Gaineimh to ease into the year before a longer e-bike ride through the Flow Country

Scotland’s avalanche warning service downed tools in January when there was too little snow, and climate change is having a significant impact

Far north MP Jamie Stone has lamented the “wasted potential” for nuclear development in Scotland with its potential to generate high-quality jobs.

Turbines rising to a height of 200 metres will be built close to the Flow Country World Heritage site if plans for a new wind farm are approved.

Numerous local reports were received by the Groat of a bright comet seen over Caithness that glowed green and white and left a smoky trail.

A Highland MSP has reaffirmed her support for a tax to be imposed on motorhome visitors to the area.

Some overdue TLC is being shown towards a historic site in Thurso that doesn’t register on the radar of many local people, never mind visitors.

The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council will be leading local efforts for Spring Clean Scotland 2025, with one event in March and two in April.

After an article was published about a Wick outdoor swimming pool desperately seeking funding a breakthrough occurred thanks to a local optician.

Jamie Stone has urged the UK government to recognise the impact its planned inheritance tax changes will have on rural communities and think again.

“No farmers, no food” was the stark message as more than 50 tractors descended on John O’Groats in a protest against UK government taxation plans.