Environment

The Woodland Trust has released a short film about its project to relocate squirrels to Ledmore and Migdale Woods in East Sutherland.

Families in Sutherland are being invited to take part in a new garden project being launched by Lairg Learning Centre.

A FAMILY business in Fearn is set to come under the spotlight as part of a scheme offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into rural life.

Informal online workshops are being held next Friday (May 29) to discover what people living in Coigach and Assynt love about their local landscape.

Royal Dornoch Golf Club has hit out at “malicious” fire raisers who set alight whin bushes on the championship course yesterday.

An author has launched a crowdfunder via Kickstarter to pay for the publication of his latest book.

Householders are being asked to use water more efficiently in and around their homes as they enjoy the good weather and many people work from home.

North MSP Gail Ross is asking for the support of the community to crack down on illegal fly-tipping during the coronavirus lockdown.

SNH has joined with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to warn about the increased risk of wildfire across most parts of the north.

A late surge in applications for agricultural payment schemes is anticipated as the deadline draws closer.

A special series of live programmes aim to keep the UK connected to native wildlife.

A competition to inspire people to connect with nature through music is seeking new compositions from budding musicians.

AN environmental charity has issued an unusual challenge for walkers in Sutherland to help it chart dog fouling in green spaces.

It is one flower that is guaranteed to spread joy and bring a smile to everyone's face - much needed in the current time.

The Friends of the John O'Groats Trail have announced the launch of an online walking journey planner.

The role of gamekeepers tackling wildfires across the country 'has not gone unnoticed'.

MP Jamie Stone has said Dornoch Community Council about an influx of labourers to the town.

Cash flow, labour, contractors, supplies and veterinary care are the main problems being faced by crofters due to Covid-19, according to a survey.

Members of Dornoch Community Council are in a race against time to save six century-old Scots pines from being chopped down.

A Rogart woman has hit out at people who are fly-tipping at the Mound near Golspie.