4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (670+ words) A controversial powerline proposal is set to see two council committees hold a rare two-day joint session this week as they consider the plans. A new Spittal to Beauly powerline is being proposed by SSEN Transmission, covering a total distance…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (328+ words) Scroll to the bottom for more images. The Dornoch-based club, which has members from Sutherland and Ross-shire, has been presented with the Highland Challenge Shield, having previously been awarded it in 2024. Camera clubs in the north Highlands and Shetland participate…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (537+ words) A dispute has once again erupted between the developers of the controversial Coul Links golf course near Embo and its opponents as a decision on the project remains pending. The Conservation Coalition, a group of nature organisations formed to protect…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (395+ words) The defending champion cut a dash again today at this year’s Carve Carrbridge. It was a ‘reel’ success for Sam Bowsher, choosing a sporting subject, with an angler making the perfect cast in the shadow of the River Dulnain. Another…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1599+ words) STRATH AND GLENS ‘OVERWHELMED’ BY SCALE OF PLANNED ENERGY PROPOSALS Letter to the Editor from Colin Gilmour, Altass. Whilst the outline draft plans for Invercassley’s 20-turbine wind farm have been known for some time, Fred Olsen, the developer, now proposes…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (611+ words) The Scottish Government has fired the starting gun on the quango apocalypse with bodies headquartered or based in the Highlands in the firing line. In the programme for government First Minister John Swinney confirmed his intention to bring “our environment…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (89+ words) Passengers aboard a Wester Ross cruise tour were given a real treat by a group of dolphins. Shearwater Cruises in Ullapool makes regular trips to the Summer Isles. Yesterday, it shared: “The dolphins put on a right show this aftenoon…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (506+ words) “Significant concerns” have been raised over a proposed new wind farm that would border the internationally recognised Flow Country World Heritage Site. Renewable energy firm Low Carbon has submitted an application to the Scottish Government for permission to build 12 turbines…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (671+ words) A north west Sutherland community council has refuted a claim that it is withholding information relating to a contentious local wind farm application. Kinlochbervie Community Council conducted a survey in June last year to gauge local views about the planned…...