Environment

Statkraft has withdrawn its planning application for the 12-turbine Ackron Wind Farm.

The public conveniences at South Bonar have been closed since December 28 due to “significant ongoing vandalism and arson”.

Jamie Stone MP said renewable energy infrastructure in the Kyle of Sutherland region had reached saturation point.

A Caithness-based countryside ranger has outlined issues faced by wildlife from the invasive American mink and steps taken to monitor the creature.

The beach clean is being organised as part of Keep Sotland Beautiful’s Spring Clean Scotland campaign which runs between March 21 and April 21.

SSEN Transmission is proposing that the new 400kV pylon line crosses Loch Brora at a narrow point near Killin in Strath Brora.

The prospect of satellite launches from the mothballed north Sutherland spaceport has been rekindled.

Participants said it was a “wonderful day learning Gaelic” and a “fabulous workshop”.

Crofters are being warned they could be turfed out if they neglect their duties.

The discarded junk can clearly be seen from the car park of the local shop at Ardgay.

Strong gales were causing disruption for Highland ferry travellers on Tuesday after the high winds sparked multiple cancellations in the north.

Dr Andreas Herfurt has stepped down as chairman of the North Sutherland Community Forest Trust.

Rural communities and tourism businesses can be exposed to risks of out-of-control wildfires as spring gets under way, emergency workers have warned.

Visionary project looks to tackle depopulation, stimulate the local economy and plug gaps in NC500 provision.

Authority condemns violation and police appeal for information with investigation under way

Speed shear competitions are the ultimate test of speed, skill, and accuracy in sheep shearing.

The private donation was the largest ever-seen in the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s 60-year history.

Highland based food and drink producers have until March 28 to enquire about a new support programme aimed at helping the sector cut carbon emissions.

Rebecca Gay of SSEN Transmission outlines the positive impacts the electricity network supplier argues will come from the Spittal-Beauly overhead line

Far North MP Jamie Stone and Highland MSP Ariane Burgess issued statements after Ofgem confirmed an energy price cap rise from April.