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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.

Which of these hot shots wowed a camera club judge?

The judge had a tough time selecting the pick of the bunch - but these are the shots she reckoned had real flower power.

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.

Repairs to ruptured water main to cause traffic disruption in Alness street

Traffic on an Alness road faces disruption on Sunday after a burst water pipe hit supplies to some residents in the town on Sunday.

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Aim is to extend existing footpath to provide ‘safe, direct and enjoyable’ walking, wheeling and cycling link between Invergordon and Alness.

Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

An Alness woodland and others elsewhere in the Highlands were among the big winners at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards.

Maryburgh Community Woodland Group reveals new logo courtesy of local pupil

Pupils at a Ross-shire primary were invited to put their artistic skills to good use for a community woodland group.

Stranded walker rescued in Wester Ross after Storm Bert hits the region

A Wester Ross mountain rescue team was called out to help a stranded walker on the path to Shenavall yesterday.

Robins are top of the flocks - 5 ways to see more of them in your garden

This Robin delighted onlookers in North Kessock. An expert has five tips to help us see more of the cheery chirpers in our gardens.

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.

Kyle Line trains cancelled amid heavy snow

Heavy snow has forced the cancellation of trains on the Kyle Line.

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.

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.

Met Office snow warning for Ross-shire extended by more than 24 hours

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

‘Fairy Glen Retreats’ pods bid on Black Isle targets surging visitor demand

“Other glamping sites in this area and across the Highlands are thriving and increasing numbers of visitors suggest this trend will continue.”

‘Immense’ contribution of Alness couple honoured with historic first

Alness Angling Club wanted to recognise their remarkable and ongoing contribution down the decades.

Fresh snow spotted on Ben Wyvis as temperatures plummet

Fresh snow on Ben Wyvis as temperatures plummet to freezing across the Highlands.

Environment

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

Which of these hot shots wowed a camera club judge?

Which of these hot shots wowed a camera club judge?

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

Repairs to ruptured water main to cause traffic disruption in Alness street

Repairs to ruptured water main to cause traffic disruption in Alness street

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Will plan for path linking Alness and Invergordon be a winner with the public?

Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Highland woodlands and foresters win big in Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Maryburgh Community Woodland Group reveals new logo courtesy of local pupil

Maryburgh Community Woodland Group reveals new logo courtesy of local pupil

Stranded walker rescued in Wester Ross after Storm Bert hits the region

Stranded walker rescued in Wester Ross after Storm Bert hits the region

Robins are top of the flocks - 5 ways to see more of them in your garden

Robins are top of the flocks - 5 ways to see more of them in your garden

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter Highlands at weekend, warns Met Office

Kyle Line trains cancelled amid heavy snow

Kyle Line trains cancelled amid heavy snow

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Met Office snow warning for Ross-shire extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Ross-shire extended by more than 24 hours

‘Fairy Glen Retreats’ pods bid on Black Isle targets surging visitor demand

‘Fairy Glen Retreats’ pods bid on Black Isle targets surging visitor demand

‘Immense’ contribution of Alness couple honoured with historic first

‘Immense’ contribution of Alness couple honoured with historic first

Fresh snow spotted on Ben Wyvis as temperatures plummet

Fresh snow spotted on Ben Wyvis as temperatures plummet

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