Windfarm protest set for lift-off

Press and Journal – INVERNESS-SHIRE windfarm campaigners are taking to the air to protest about giant turbines planned for woods near their homes. A large red balloon, known as a blimp, will be flown at turbine tower height to illustrate the impact they will have on the community. The unusual protest, thought to be a [...]

Small earthquake hits the Highlands

BBC – A 2.4-magnitude earthquake has been felt in the Highlands, the British Geological Survey has confirmed. It happened at about midday and was felt in Abriachan, near the northern end of Loch Ness. The last earthquake in the area was in January, when a 3.5-magnitude quake shook Glen Uig in Moidart. Suzanne Sergeant from [...]

Council’s Rangers call on locals to help wildlife

Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting keen naturalists to Abriachan Forest above Loch Ness on Saturday 15 May between 2-4pm, to learn what it makes a garden good for wildlife.
The event promises hands-on family friendly activities including making bird boxes and mini-beast shelters and learning more about how to make gardens wildlife friendly.
Katy Martin, [...]