Environment

A gentle paddle is a small adventure after a difficult few weeks for getting out and about

Wildlife watchers are gearing up to look out for orcas and other marine creatures around the Caithness coast at a special event.

A storage area for wind turbine components is being proposed between two housing estates at Pennyland in Thurso.

The scorching temperatures in Wick on Saturday marked the fifth hottest May day in the last 114 years, according to a local weather expert.

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

Six new schemes to help reduce single-use packaging on-the-go have been launched in the Highlands.

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.

Anti-wind farm campaigners are celebrating after the scrapping of plans to develop a nine-turbine scheme on the north Sutherland coast.

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.

A Caithness company says, with the nesting season underway, it can guarantee you sightings of puffins along the county’s coastline.

Many householders in Caithness remain unaware of the major changes to bin collections that will take effect this autumn, according to Allan Bruce.

Habitat restoration efforts and work to boost biodiversity in the Highlands are “very positive and encouraging”, a senor councillor believes.

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

A plea has been made to Castletown community council to oppose a plan to build two wind turbines and a battery storage system between Bower and Durran

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?

A moorland fire was witnessed to be still active along the Sibster road this afternoon after two days.

Caithness Beach Cleans eco group took a trip over the Ord to Sutherland for some well-needed coastal cleaning.

The renewable energy company planning Swarclett Wind Farm has been accused of taking a “dismissive” attitude over the potential impact on birdlife.

The small blue butterfly will be celebrated and work done to preserve its habitat highlighted at an event at Castlehill Heritage Centre on May 12.

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips