Environment

Providing council-owned & managed allotments across the Highlands must be included in the local authority's latest review, the region's Greens argue.

Artist Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks have collaborated on The Book of Wild Flowers, a celebration of British wild flowers

The opening of the salmon season on the Forss Water was marked on Monday when around 20 people gathered for the occasion.

A love of the outdoors is one of the most attractive qualities in a potential partner for people in the Highlands and Islands, according to research.

Cycling the quiet lanes, Ralph explores into the woods and hills off the north coast road – with battery back-up and a flask of tea

The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'

Foxes are being blamed for killing lambs on Scottish farms and crofts where there was suspicion over badgers being responsible.

Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.

The line was closed between Brora and Helmsdale after the tracks in that area suffered coastal flood damage for the second time this winter.

Parts of Wick harbour appeared like a winter wonderland on Saturday but it was more of a 'foamscape' than a snowscape as these videos show.

An updated coastal flooding alert covering the whole of Caithness and Sutherland has been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

Alerts are in place for the Moray, Dornoch, Cromarty and Beauly Firths, with heightened warnings in place in Sutherland and Moray.

The developer of a proposed five-turbine wind farm close to Thurso claims the scheme will improve biodiversity by improving habitats in the area.

MSP Ariane Burgess hosted an event at Holyrood exploring what people value about Scotland’s coasts and seas and how they want to see them managed.

Scottish Government experts will now review the case and send a report with recommendations to Ministers.

The Met Office warns that transport disruption from snow and ice is likely on Friday and Saturday in Caithness.

With the current wintry conditions and Wick having its coldest night of the year, a local weather pundit says that temperatures will soon rise.

Highland Council has issued a road report after a yellow weather warning was put in place for Caithness today due to the wintry conditions.

Railways disruption is again causing misery for train passengers after the Far North Line flooded again – just hours after it reopened.

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.