2+ hour, 42+ min ago  (617+ words) A new ecological survey commissioned by Communities for Coul has found invasive species are spreading rapidly across Coul Links, with supporters of the proposed golf course arguing this strengthens the case for the development as a means of funding long-term…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (402+ words) Mr P, the peacock who appeared in Dornoch and became a local sensation, is to be rehomed at Tressady Estate after over a week of sightings across the town. The bird turned up without explanation and has since been spotted…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (478+ words) The Highland Wildlife Park has announced the much-anticipated arrival of two rare snow leopard cubs, the first litter for the park in four years. The twins were born at the attraction by Kincraig on Monday 25 May to first-time mum Pari…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1369+ words) From the glen at Alladale Wilderness Reserve, the landscape appears much as it has for generations. Deer move across the slopes, rivers wind through the valley and the vast Highland scenery feels largely unchanged. Yet across the estate north of…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (273+ words) A wildlife charity based in Brora has received a welcome funding boost from BEAR Scotland, the trunk road operating company. The civil engineering and roads maintenance firm has presented Highland Wildlife Rescue with a "750 donation. Since it was established in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (443+ words) A dog trainer from Tain has attracted worldwide attention after a video of her tiny dog's remarkable obedience skills received more than 2. 5 million views in less than 48 hours. Liz Guinivan, who runs Little Dog Big World Dog Training, is now…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (241+ words) Orca watchers in the far north have spotted more than 200 marine mammals during the week-long event based at John O'Groats. The Sea Watch Foundation is celebrating its 15th year of Orca Watch, when trained volunteers survey the water from land and…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (368+ words) A pair of starlings has once again delivered a springtime surprise in Assynt - by taking over Royal Mail postboxes and putting them temporarily out of action. The single boxes at Clashnessie and Clachtoll have, for several years now, been commandeered…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (567+ words) A Caithness and north Sutherland canine rescue charity has officially relaunched after a temporary pause in operations, promising to continue its vital work rehoming and supporting dogs across the far north. KWK9 held its relaunch celebration on Sunday, May 3, at Forse…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (224+ words) A new polar bear will be moving into the Highland Wildlife Park later this year along with the return of a familiar face, the operators have revealed. A spokesperson for owners the Royal Zoological Society of Scoland said: "The park…...