Environment

Campaigners from Caithness and Sutherland are among those who have joined forces to demand a rethink on large-scale energy developments in the north.

The walks are being held over three days from Friday to Sunday, March 7-9.

Letter writers give their point of view on topical issues affecting Sutherland and the wider Highlands.

Edward Mountain condemns reckless illegal releases as search goes on

Assynt Foundation chairman Lewis MacAskill said: “For us, the current and future strategy is about creating partnerships.”

A £4 million upgrade of the runway lighting system at Inverness Airport, which will reduce energy use by up to 80 per cent, is complete.

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Labour energy minister Michael Shanks says the north hosting such projects is ‘doing a favour for the rest of the country’.

A farming union leader has accused UK government representatives of choosing to “stick their heads in the sand” over changes to inheritance tax.

Campaigners have claimed that parts of Caithness and Sutherland will resemble “an apocalyptic wasteland” if plans for a new line of pylons go ahead.

The new Sutherland Adventure Company SCIO is now looking for volunteers to help out during the 2025 season.

The county committee does not have the power to impose such a ban, which will have to be agreed by the full Highland Council.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks up a coffee before heading out onto the trails to enjoy the classic circuit of Loch Morlich in Glenmore

Rosie Keenan aims to support and strengthen the relationship between British Wool and its farmer members.

At one point Ms Todd was asked: “What is it that you actually care about because it is not us?”

Rupert Haig-Thomas fears for his business amid the onslaught of planning applications for wind farms, pylons and battery energy storage systems.

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has signed an “option agreement” with RWE, which wants to build Inveroykel Wind Farm on public land.

The 24-turbine, 144MW Garvary Wind Farm will go on a site around 4600m north-east of Invershin Community Hall.

Letter writers give their views on current issues.

They’re ‘purring up’ for new phase of ambitious breeding programme