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Species on the Edge – Conservation event launch at Dunnet forest

Species on the Edge – Conservation event launch at Dunnet forest

Species on the Edge – Conservation event launch at Dunnet forest

10 May 2023

A new, multi-species conservation programme hosts a launch event on Sunday, May 21 at Dunnet Community Forest from 11am until 2pm.


Highland timber facility turns on solar array to combat fossil fuel use

Highland timber facility turns on solar array to combat fossil fuel use

Highland timber facility turns on solar array to combat fossil fuel use

10 May 2023

Sutherland-based GMG Energy hope that solar will eventually meet 100 per cent of their energy needs.


Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

Sutherland Spaceport will bring 'new potential' and help reverse depopulation

10 May 2023

Far north MP Jamie Stone says the Sutherland Spaceport will bring "new potential" to the area after attending the groundbreaking ceremony last week.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The 'new' roads through the Caithness flows

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The 'new' roads through the Caithness flows

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: The 'new' roads through the Caithness flows

09 May 2023

The tax-avoidance trees have been removed, giving fine views across the Flow Country from the old forestry tracks


'First of its kind' – Highlands hosts conference to share findings of tick-borne infection project

'First of its kind' – Highlands hosts conference to share findings of tick-borne infection project

'First of its kind' – Highlands hosts conference to share findings of tick-borne infection project

09 May 2023

‘NorthTick 2023’ will be hosted at the Centre for Health Sciences


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Senses refreshed as Caithness spring lifts the spirits

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Senses refreshed as Caithness spring lifts the spirits

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Senses refreshed as Caithness spring lifts the spirits

05 May 2023

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Promise of 250 Highland jobs as first turf cut at Sutherland Spaceport

Promise of 250 Highland jobs as first turf cut at Sutherland Spaceport

Promise of 250 Highland jobs as first turf cut at Sutherland Spaceport

05 May 2023

Up to 250 new job opportunities could be launched on the back of Sutherland Spaceport, developers claimed as work started on the north coast site.


Queen's trees to be planted in Wick on Monday's Coronation 'Big Help Out' day

Queen's trees to be planted in Wick on Monday's Coronation 'Big Help Out' day

Queen's trees to be planted in Wick on Monday's Coronation 'Big Help Out' day

04 May 2023

A planting of Queen's Platinum Jubilee trees will take place as part of The Big Help Out day at the end of the Coronation weekend.


Electric timber wagons to be trialled on Highland roads

Electric timber wagons to be trialled on Highland roads

Electric timber wagons to be trialled on Highland roads

03 May 2023

Electric timber lorries will be used in the Highlands as part of a trial scheme which has been awarded £452,000.


PICTURES: Thurster Tower dig at Sarclet – What was discovered after a week of archaeological work?

PICTURES: Thurster Tower dig at Sarclet – What was discovered after a week of archaeological work?

PICTURES: Thurster Tower dig at Sarclet – What was discovered after a week of archaeological work?

03 May 2023

The archaeological dig at Sarclet for the remains of a 15th century stronghold appears to have thrown up more questions than answers.


Pulteney Distillery adds voice to water scarcity warnings from SEPA

Pulteney Distillery adds voice to water scarcity warnings from SEPA

Pulteney Distillery adds voice to water scarcity warnings from SEPA

02 May 2023

Scotland's environment agency is calling on businesses to prepare for possible water shortages this summer.


Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country bid could mean tougher rules for developers

Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country bid could mean tougher rules for developers

Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country bid could mean tougher rules for developers

28 April 2023

Developers could face tougher planning regulations in the Flow Country as Highland Council looks to tighten up the bid for World Heritage Site status.


'Lynx can be a boon for local economies' – Highland MSP holds event in partnership with rewilding coalition

'Lynx can be a boon for local economies' – Highland MSP holds event in partnership with rewilding coalition

'Lynx can be a boon for local economies' – Highland MSP holds event in partnership with rewilding coalition

26 April 2023

Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands MSP hosted a parliamentary event in partnership with the Lynx to Scotland coalition


Warning over Flow Country's ticking 'carbon bombs'

Warning over Flow Country's ticking 'carbon bombs'

Warning over Flow Country's ticking 'carbon bombs'

26 April 2023

A researcher based in Thurso has warned that drained peat bogs across the Flow Country are among many ticking "carbon bombs" across Europe.


John O'Groats business finds bottle return reality is harder to swallow

John O'Groats business finds bottle return reality is harder to swallow

John O'Groats business finds bottle return reality is harder to swallow

26 April 2023

Simon Cottam of John O’Groats Brewery, a Caithness Chamber of Commerce business member, gives a business perspective on the deposit return scheme


Mountain condemns rewilding charities over 'the Lynx effect'

Mountain condemns rewilding charities over 'the Lynx effect'

Mountain condemns rewilding charities over 'the Lynx effect'

25 April 2023

Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called out rewilding charities over their campaign to reintroduce the Eurasian Lynx to the Highlands.


Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.


The Trail on the telly – John o' Groats Trail to appear on BBC TV programme this week

The Trail on the telly – John o' Groats Trail to appear on BBC TV programme this week

The Trail on the telly – John o' Groats Trail to appear on BBC TV programme this week

24 April 2023

The John O'Groats Trail is getting maximum publicity with this week's broadcast of the BBC's Landward show on Thursday (April 27) at 8.30pm.


Caithness metal detectorists and mudlarkers take note as Scottish Treasure Trove processes reviewed

Caithness metal detectorists and mudlarkers take note as Scottish Treasure Trove processes reviewed

Caithness metal detectorists and mudlarkers take note as Scottish Treasure Trove processes reviewed

24 April 2023

A landmark review has been launched into how archaeological finds are processed in Scotland.


Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

23 April 2023

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell


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