Environment

A local woman has condemned the ongoing roadworks around Station Road and Bankhead in Wick as a hindrance to motorists, ambulances and pedestrians.

Ground investigation works in preparation for controversial plans to upgrade power lines between Caithness and Beauly are getting under way.

Litter pickers across Caithness have been lauded by the organisers of environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual Spring Clean.

Onshore connections and plans for a new substation in Caithness that would link to a massive offshore wind farm have been given outline approval.

The sad sight of hundreds of dead bumblebees along the promenade at Golspie has baffled and concerned local conservation experts.

Local volunteers joined conservation experts at Castlehill Heritage Centre for a special day dedicated to helping the rare small blue butterfly.

Killer whale fans were treated to the rare experience of witnessing a live hunting attempt just metres from the Caithness shore.

Whale and dolphin fans will get the chance to learn more about our cetacean friends during a special event in Caithness.

Nature fans will get the chance to spot some of Caithness’s many seabird species during a guided walk this week.

Orbex is seeking planning consent to site the antenna park for Sutherland Spaceport on the summit of Ben Tongue.

Beach-goers enjoying Thurso’s seafront will find it easier to keep themselves hydrated after Scottish Water installed a dedicated ‘Top-Up Tap’.

Four months of disruption is expected when repairs to a deteriorating sewer are carried out under the pier at Thurso Harbour.

The Flow Country Partnership will celebrate its establishment as a registered charity by holding a drop-in buffet lunch in north Sutherland.

Downpours make for a tough test on tricky trails in Lake District – but ‘Ralph maun ride’!

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes says she is “delighted that the energy minister has committed to adapting the regulations’.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit the region once again tomorrow.

The annual Cape Wrath Ultra is organised by expedition race specialist Ourea Events and attracts some of the worl’s best ultra runners.

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle

John Davidson enjoys an evening stroll up the Dunbeath Water, visiting two brochs, a ruined inn and other historic points of interest

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner highlighted the green credentials of Caithness and Sutherland at a major UK conference this week.