Environment

A renowned actor from Sutherland has given his backing to a new campaign encouraging responsible and sustainable tourism in the north Highlands.

A group of hardy volunteers spent three days clearing vegetation on the Helmsdale to Lybster stretch of the John O'Groats Trail.

Problems of fly-tipping and illegal disposal of campervan and caravan waste are being tackled in a multi-agency initiative.

Caithness animal lovers have helped their favourite charity by raising money for it during lockdown.

Schools in Caithness have set out guidelines for parents whose children are returning for their studies next week after the lockdown period.

Communities across Caithness are set for a busy spell on the horticultural front thanks to a project that will benefit the environment and wellbeing.

A demolition team has begun work on getting rid of a prominent eyesore building in Wick's High Street.

Multiple reports and images of illegally dumped items have come to light including mattresses, chairs, washing machines – and even a dead dog.

The public health risks from the recent increase in camping "must be addressed with urgency", according to a motion agreed by Highland councillors.

A short video by two Caithness girls highlights the ecological damage caused by plastic pollution at sea.

An open letter to Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a catalogue of tourism problems that are causing a growing sense of despair in north-west Sutherland.

Wild camping is "out of control" in Caithness and action has to be taken to deal with it, a local Highland councillor has said.

With the many fledgling gulls visible across Caithness at the moment, an animal welfare charity is launching a campaign to raise public awareness.

A woman who previously walked through Caithness as part of a 20,000-mile coastal charity challenge is set to restart her journey.

Four services on the far north railway line are to be reinstated next week, it was announced today.

The bid to secure World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country took huge step forward today as the UK government pledged its support.

Physical distancing on trains and at stations will reduce to a minimum of one metre from Monday.

The leader of Highland Council has issued a call to all campers heading to the Highlands urging them to respect the environment they are visiting.

Highland Council announced today that additional materials will be accepted at many of its household waste recycling centres.

A group that is pushing to have an abattoir established in the far north has been awarded wind farm funds for a feasibility study on the matter.