Environment

ONE of the Spey's key figureheads yesterday had the honour of opening the river for the first time.

SSEN have narrowed down proposals for their 'preferred' routes for a new power line and are hosting events along its route from Beauly to Peterhead.

Wildlife Watch: Our man Merlin ponders over deaths of barn owls.

MORAY Council has adopted a plan to kick-start a hydrogen economy.

After a well attended meeting held in Skye, farming union NFU Scotland is to host national a webinar to inform members about the nomination process.

ONLINE retail giant Amazon has announced they are upping their stake in the new Moray West offshore wind farm.

Members of the public are being asked to give their views on the impact of climate change.

NEW statistics show that renewable energy technologies generated the equivalent of 113 per cent of Scotland’s overall electricity consumption in 2022.

Farmers and crofters are being encouraged to join the count in February as it enters another decade.

A local section of the A96 will be closed over a weekend for essential roads maintenance.

The local section of the A96 will be closed over a weekend for essential roads maintenance.

TACKLING climate change in Moray is set to take centre stage at three forthcoming events in the region.

SNOW stops play but great view from golf course.

The Macallan Estate has been given the green light for their solar project.

ENVIRONMENTAL charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced a Week of Action will be taking place later this month to help combat waterways litter.

Two junior doctors based at ARI are working on a project to reduce the number of disposable coffee cups used by staff, patients and visitors.

READERS have reacted to an article by our wildlife columnist Merlin, on the topic of big black cat sightings.

It is estimated there are now around 1 million wild deer in Scotland, figures which show they require proper management.

FORRES resident Roy Dennis has been awarded an OBE for spearheading conservation in Scotland and abroad – but says: "there's still lots to do."

BIG black cats in Moray.