Environment

Crofters are asking government to take action to control predation by sea eagles after claims that attacks on lambs have reached unprecedented levels.

A charity has reported an explosion in numbers of one of Scotland’s fastest-declining butterflies, with more than 500 counted at a Highland estate.

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.

The company proposing a battery energy storage scheme at Mey has insisted all its projects are “subject to the full planning and regulatory process”.

Fears have emerged that groundworks for major renewable projects across the Highlands could be exposing radioactive contamination from Chernobyl.

Seven marine species have been recorded so far during this year’s Orca Watch, which is taking place around the Caithness coast and beyond.

Community councillors in the west of Caithness have said most residents remain greatly concerned about the “industrialisation of the Highlands”.

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A rare visitor from across the Atlantic has turned up in Caithness.

“Home-grown” power from Limekiln will play an important part in boosting UK energy security, Scottish Renewables’ director of communications said.

The newly opened Limekiln wind farm will generate more than half a million pounds a year in community benefit from 2026.

Limekiln wind farm was only able to go ahead after “a big fight”, guests were told at the official opening of the 24-turbine development.

A Thurso-based researcher hopes a review into floating offshore energy will help to protect marine creatures while allowing for sustainable growth.

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.

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A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.

Caithness Seal Rehab & Release has cared for 80 seal pups and juveniles since November 2022.

An amazingly rare yet “worrying” creature has been spotted in the waters of Loch Broom.

Wick looks set to benefit from the biggest investment in years with more than £2 million awarded to transform the town centre.

Spring looks set to be the driest on record in Wick, unless a forecast break in the weather leads to a deluge.