Research is under way to find out why salmon returning to the north's rivers are getting smaller – as well as scarcer.
A climber has been rescued after falling in the Cuillins on Skye.
Passengers aboard Scotland's largest ferry fleet are being urged to wear face coverings to keep lifeline services running.
A solo yachtsmen was rescued off the west coast on Monday after his boat suffered steering problems.
Aspiring crofters are being targeted in a land purchase scam.
SCOTLAND'S leading young environmentalist has made a shocking and rare find on a Sutherland beach.
WALKS in Sutherland have made a list of seven magnificent Scottish trekking spots compiled by a top travel guide.
AN endurance athlete has successfully paddle boarded across the Minch between Sutherland and the Outer Hebrides to raise awareness of mental health.
RANGERS brought in to help ease congestion and environmental abuse around the Highlands have warned visitors to be culturally aware.
SWARMING midges in the Highlands have sparked a shortage of repellent sprays.
Mountain rescuers in Sutherland have become key guinea pigs for the next generation of outdoor clothing in a deal worth around £40,000.
A PADDLER got marooned on a west coast island after losing their kayak.
With the new books set to arrive later this summer, the pupils are already engaged in a project to design a logo for the newly named Hope Library.
The first tremor measured 2.1 magnitude at Melvich, followed nearly three hours later by a smaller 0.8 magnitude quake.
The decision was made by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre to terminate the search.
A spokesman for Stornoway Coastguard said the search would be reviewed again in the morning.
The alarm was raised just before 11am when the diver became overdue off Kinlochbervie.
The coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Stornoway, Lochinver Lifeboat and coastguard teams have been called out.
"People did all they could to keep the dolphins alive. They were very large. It was quite an effort."
Chris Murray is back in the air - this time capturing stunning images of the Dornoch Firth with a drone.