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‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

An environmentally conscious family of four have removed a staggering 15 tonnes of rubbish from beaches in the north west Highlands.

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.

PICTURES: Assynt wych elm trees celebrated at latest awareness-raising event

The latest event by the Wych Elm in Assynt Project looked at how elms are part of the rainforest ecology.

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert will bring 70mph gales, snow, rain and localised flooding as a rapid thaw sets in this weekend.

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

An active snow and ice warning for the Highlands has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the region.

‘Store water’ advice after water works fault hits Sutherland communities

Communities in part of north-west Sutherland should “store some water” in case supplies are cut after a water works fault amid wintry weather.

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

A Caithness smallholder is encouraging crofters to seek advice ahead of new environmental rules that come into force from next year.

Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.

WATCH: Sutherland snow and ice warning comes into force

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across Sutherland.

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

A snow and ice warning has been issued for the northern Highlands and Moray - with up to 10cm expected to fall in some places.

‘Ingenious and impressive’: MP Jamie Stone praises coastal erosion protection project during visit to Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s Struie course.

RDGC has worked with the University of St Andrews to plant sea grasses and salt marsh.

Coul Links inquiry set to start at Embo

Hearings into the controversial plan to build a championship golf course at Coul Links, near Embo, begin today.

Members of Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to aid of walkers lost in the dark after trip to Sutherland waterfall.

The Eas a’ Chual Aluinn waterfall in Assynt is the tallest waterfall in the United Kingdom with a sheer drop of 200m.

Environment

‘If we all picked up a bit of litter we would see a big difference’: Ullapool family’s remarkable beach clean record

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Digging into the past on ice age features on Highland walk

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

Barn owls have made their way to the far north – but still need help

PICTURES: Assynt wych elm trees celebrated at latest awareness-raising event

PICTURES: Assynt wych elm trees celebrated at latest awareness-raising event

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Through the Chalamain Gap on Cairngorms trail run

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

‘Store water’ advice after water works fault hits Sutherland communities

‘Store water’ advice after water works fault hits Sutherland communities

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Sutherland extended by more than 24 hours

WATCH: Sutherland snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Sutherland snow and ice warning comes into force

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

‘Ingenious and impressive’: MP Jamie Stone praises coastal erosion protection project during visit to Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s Struie course.

‘Ingenious and impressive’: MP Jamie Stone praises coastal erosion protection project during visit to Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s Struie course.

Coul Links inquiry set to start at Embo

Coul Links inquiry set to start at Embo

Members of Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to aid of walkers lost in the dark after trip to Sutherland waterfall.

Members of Assynt Mountain Rescue Team go to aid of walkers lost in the dark after trip to Sutherland waterfall.

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