European states earn millions from windfarms amid calls for local ownership
This is the first part of our three-article series looking at who owns Moray’s energy. In this story,…
Wick-based Ken wins botanical category of Scottish Nature Photography Awards
Velvet shanks, by Ken Crossan, winner of the botanical category of the Scottish Nature Photography Awards. Natural history…
Inverness call to ‘behave like human beings’ over asylum seekers; plus Guga hunt debate; Lynx reintroduction; and renewable energy debate
YOUR VIEWS: Readers on stories that have been making the headlines. Cameron Barracks. ‘Let’s behave like human beings’…
Wolf sculpture standing guard outside Inverness Town House damaged in suspected act of vandalism
One of two carved sandstone wolves outside Inverness Town House has been the target of suspected vandalism. Dog-eared…
Swiss farmers downplay impact of US tariff deal
The idea that Swiss supermarkets would be flooded with American meat imports is exaggerated, says Michel Darbellay, deputy…
How Swiss inheritance taxes compare internationally
On November 30, the Swiss will vote on a popular initiative to create a federal inheritance tax to…
An ugly stain on our city
YOUR VIEWS is a collection of comments from our audience. If you want to provide your opinion on…
The race to launch a pill for weight loss
Researchers have continued to hunt for pills, long considered the holy grail of weight-loss medicine due to the…
How do restrictions on internet access affect you?
Internet shutdowns and blackouts can disrupt daily life, threaten safety, skew elections and damage economies. Today, major restrictions…
Myth and folklore of Caithness inspires new book by Janis Mackay
On a Northern Shore is Janis Mackay’s first novel for adults – an enchanting story steeped in the…
Eye of newt. Wing of bat. And a healthy sprinkling of whorl snails. How nature’s planning mix potion has stopped developments
Along with rare bats and certain types of newts, another small but, shall we say, influential creature has…
NHS waiting times; plus tributes to ‘lovely lady’
Raigmore Hospital. Hospital plea as pressure grows on waiting times “Very busy” scenes at Highland hospitals on Monday…