Environment

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Community engagement is well under way for the far north walking route known as the John O'Groats Trail.

Mountain rescuers in Sutherland and Caithness have become key guinea pigs for the next generation of outdoor clothing in a deal worth around £45,000.

Soil is the foundation of a garden. Often overlooked, it is the key to growing success.

A Caithness petting farm may become part of a news topic in the Congo after a TV reporter returns home after her working holiday in John O'Groats.

Wick and Thurso have been warned that water levels are low, with businesses urged to use water more efficiently.

The Highland Climate Festival is starting this weekend, with over 100 events taking place to show collective action on the climate emergency.

A climate action day in Thurso will start a week of events as part of the first Highland Climate Festival programme, running from June 25 to July 3.

When a call came in to the paper of a possible stranding of whales and dolphins at Thurso beach on Sunday we rushed to investigate the matter.

Visitors to this week’s Royal Highland Show can enjoy a glimpse of the Highlands and Islands few get to experience.

A group of cyclists pushed themselves for their annual charity challenge by completing a Land's End to John O'Groats trip in just 8 days.

With the logistics sorted, time to kayak under great cliffs, into hidden caves and around beautiful bays

Police Scotland wildlife officers are encouraging the public to be aware of fish poaching and report any suspicious activity or concerns.

A retired firefighter has embarked on a 700-mile solo sea kayak adventure from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of charities close to his heart.

Rail strikes may be affecting journeys in the UK but Thrumster kids have no such worries as their local station hasn't seen a train in over 70 years.

National maritime charity the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea.

Members of the public are being urged to remember that forests are "not just for our benefit", and to cause as little disturbance as possible.

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution has launched a free helpline number for emotional, financial and practical support.

Scottish Water has joined calls to raise awareness of wildfire risks to prevent damage and help protect the environment and water supplies.