Environment

Visitors to north west Sutherland have once again been shamed for the "disgusting" mess they leave behind.

A captive wildcat breeding programme on a Sutherland reserve is proving successful.

A beach in north west Sutherland is estimated to contain a staggering 20 tonnes of plastic.

Two high-profile experts are backing plans to make the Flow Country a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Wildland Ltd marked the International Year of the Salmon with two days of activities and events in north Sutherland at the weekend.

Two academics have poured cold water on the choice of the Mhoine peninsula in north Sutherland as a suitable site for a space hub.

An East Sutherland community group is celebrating the first anniversary of its £300,000 land buy-out.

Opponents of the planned £17.3 million spaceport in Sutherland have claimed that the military could end up using it.

The cost to the tax payer of holding the Coul Links planning inquiry was £3200, a Government spokesman has said.

The wildfire that devastated acres of woodland at Golspie in July 2018, was deliberately started, it has been stated.

A rescue attempt swung into action last week to save the life of a stricken owl.

Managers of the North West Highlands Geopark (NWHG) last week welcomed a delegation from the UK Committee for UNESCO Global Geoparks.

It is a walking trail that winds its way along the stunning eastern coast from Inverness to John O’Groats.

Edderton play park is in line for a makeover, following funding awards.

AN environmentalist has expressed dismay at the latest item of plastic to be found during a clean-up of one of Sutherland's most scenic beaches.

A RARE black lizard has been found in Sutherland.