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MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

The potential threat to harbour seals from tidal energy developments in the Pentland Firth has been deemed to be hypothetical rather than realistic.

PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

The night sky took centre stage with the opening of the Night Skies Photography Competition Exhibition and prizegiving at Thurso Art Gallery.

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

A water scarcity warning across Scotland has prompted a Highland Council alert to householders with private supplies.

Historical paths lead to what could be Scotland’s remotest bothy

Former stables was converted into a shelter after falling into ruin. Ralph heads out to revisit the building he helped repair some 20 years ago

Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Advice Direct Scotland urges consumers to familiarise themselves with heat networks, which deliver warmth from a central source to multiple homes.

Dry and mild month for Wick as temperatures rise

Weather Watch by Keith Banks

‘More than a quick stop’ – Scottish content creator Ruth Aisling enjoys ‘friendly’ welcome in Thurso for latest video

Thurso has been given fresh perspective this week after a popular Scottish travel video creator showcased the town.

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

A Thurso councillor has challenged the SNP on its anti-nuclear stance after saying Caithness is becoming overrun with renewables.

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Locals near various energy proposals have said a council map showing development across the region is a worthy starter but needs “significant work.”

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Energy giant SSEN is continuing investigative work along the controversial super-pylon route stretching from Caithness to Peterhead through Beauly.

Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

Caithness residents' views are being sought on how the region can transition to net zero in a fair way.

Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

A local weather pundit highlighted Wednesday (April 30) as having the highest temperature in Wick this year.

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.

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MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

Water scarcity warning prompts emergency planning for Highland homes with private supplies

Historical paths lead to what could be Scotland’s remotest bothy

Historical paths lead to what could be Scotland’s remotest bothy

Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Dry and mild month for Wick as temperatures rise

Dry and mild month for Wick as temperatures rise

‘More than a quick stop’ – Scottish content creator Ruth Aisling enjoys ‘friendly’ welcome in Thurso for latest video

‘More than a quick stop’ – Scottish content creator Ruth Aisling enjoys ‘friendly’ welcome in Thurso for latest video

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

Starlings in the Highlands are being given a chance to thrive

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

Renewables map a ‘brilliant starter for ten’ - but ‘needs significant work’

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

SSEN ‘investigative’ work continues along controversial Highland super-pylon lines prior to planning consent

Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

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