Environment

Recent sightings of white-tailed sea eagles in a north Sutherland village have led to calls for a planned wind farm to be put on hold.

The Scottish Government has placed a ban on all non-household biodegradable waste going to landfill from 2025.

A new £1.5 million fund is now open and Highland community groups are being encouraged to apply.

The Met Office has issued a warning for Sunday evening and into Monday for the far north of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and possible disruption.

The popular Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair returns on Saturday and all are welcome to attend the free entry event.

On Monday (August 15), the covers come off the "remarkable community excavation" at Swartigill in preparation for this year’s archaeological dig.

A rare ostracod – a tiny crustacean around 1mm in size – has been discovered at Smoo Cave.

A major project near Dounreay is expected to take a big step forward in the coming weeks with a full application set to be submitted imminently.

NHS 24 is offering advice on how to stay safe in the sun ahead of forecast hot weather this week.

Prince Charles spent part of his last day in Caithness on Sunday planting a tree at Canisbay church after attending the annual royal service there.

People are being urged to use water efficiently after a prolonged warm and dry summer.

Northern Drift: I am blown away by the variety of Caithness wildflowers and plants through the spring and summer months.

The charity behind a new long-distance coastal walking route in the north Highlands has reached a new milestone in its ambitious plans.

Police Scotland are calling on dog owners to keep their dogs under control around livestock.

A larger site close to the Dounreay and Vulcan sites will be needed as part of plans to develop a 100MW offshore wind farm off the Caithness coast.

Nicky Marr hears how women will have a central role in potentially the biggest economic boom in the north since oil and gas

Time stands still on abandoned island – a vast contrast to the fast-moving waters crossed to reach this enchanting place

A fleet of cargo bikes carrying miniature vertical farms will visit Wick and Thurso on a Scotland-wide tour ending in the Highlands.

After attending a consultation on a proposed new land reform bill, Magnus Davidson considers its potential impacts on land management in the far north

Hillwalkers should check for information about deer stalking before setting out during the busiest part of the season.