Environment

Young Farmers from Halkirk cooked up a winning dish to impress the judges at a Ready Steady Cook-style contest in Tain at the weekend.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.

As I travel around the region, I often experience the limited transport choices in Highland.

An international group of surfers staged an underwater protest in Caithness to highlight a threat to vital ecosystems from industrial fishing.

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland: A gardener’s viewpoint from an exposed, windy far north garden

Caithness Seal Rehab and Release sent out a big thank you to Denholm Seafoods in Peterhead for supplying fish to the pups in its care.

Passengers are advised that this week’s severe weather has had a substantial impact on air services between Wick and Aberdeen.

Storm Bert will bring strong winds to the Caithness coast for a time on Saturday, which may cause some disruption, warns the Met Office today.

An active snow and ice warning for the Highlands has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the region.

The Met Office warns of snow and ice affecting Caithness over Friday and Saturday.

Primary pupils from Thurso, Wick and Dunbeath got some hands-on experience of agriculture at an educational event in Caithness Livestock Centre.

A planned offshore wind farm that looks set to dwarf the neighbouring Beatrice development would be a “low-risk” option, according to its developers.

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

A Caithness smallholder is encouraging crofters to seek advice ahead of new environmental rules that come into force from next year.

The Met Office says snow and ice will likely result in difficult travelling conditions and possible power cuts in Caithness.

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.

Caithness volunteers can give themselves a pat on the back for helping a rare butterfly come back from the brink to find a home in the county.

With snow affecting routes around the county, Highland Council has issued a winter road conditions report for today (Tuesday, November 19).

Caithness Honey proves it packs a sweet punch with major accolades under its belt.