Environment

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.

Further disruptive snow is expected to hit the Highlands later today and overnight, the Met Office has warned after issuing another yellow warning.

Motorists across the Highlands have been urged to take care after snow fell in many parts of the region overnight.

Trains are returning to normal in the far north after days of rain-related disruption – but some were still impacted first thing on Wednesday.

The Met Office warns that snow showers and ice will bring difficult driving conditions and transport disruption in Caithness today and tomorrow.

The Flow Country’s potential as a global exemplar for just transition to a low carbon future was explored as Scotland’s environment minister visited.

Highland councillors have agreed to object to a 53MW wind farm proposed for the north coast.

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for wintry weather and icy patches on roads and pavements in the far north tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6).