Environment

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.

A group of hard-working volunteers have created a riot of colour throughout the streets of Wick.

Gail Ross is calling for action over "irresponsible tourists" who, she says, are showing a total disregard for local communities and the environment.

The Covid-19 lockdown has turned many Scots into lovers of the great outdoors, a new survey has found.

A Caithness-based publishing company has released its latest book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in restoration ecology and conservation.

"Chancers" advertising illegal waste collections on social media sites are being targeted by Scotland’s environmental regulator.

Caithness has had an influx of wild campers breaking lockdown rules, according to a John O'Groats business owner.

A call has gone out to help prevent a repeat of "contemptible" littering in some parts of Scotland after the five-mile restriction was lifted.

Over £2m is being made available to tree nurseries, small forestry businesses and farmers to help them play their part in creating more woodland.

Zero Waste Scotland has appointed a dedicated regional engagement manager to help organisations embrace opportunities in the "circular economy".

Councillor Karl Rosie thinks that the active travel master plan for Thurso is long overdue after a similar plan from 10 years ago had been shelved.

A group of volunteers in Thurso are making great improvements to the town centre with their war on weeds.

"Mower power to your elbows" could be the call from the people of Castletown to three volunteers who have been helping tidy up parts of the village.

ScotRail has thanked its customers for wearing face coverings while making essential journeys and following its five rules for safer travel.

Forestry and Land Scotland has resumed its peatland restoration work at Meall an Lochain in north-west Sutherland.