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Postboxes go to the birds in Assynt
1+ hour, 3+ min 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…...
PICTURES: Relaunch celebration for KWK9 dog rescue charity at Forse of Nature
22+ hour, 48+ min 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…...
New polar bear to move in to Highland Wildlife Park along with returning well-loved face
3+ day, 19+ hour 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…...
WATCH: "We took no pleasure in disturbing golfers" say animal rights protestors at Royal Dornoch
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (299+ words) Animal welfare protesters say they took "no pleasure in disturbing golfers" after interrupting play and entering the clubhouse at the Royal Dornoch Masters tournament today. Campaigners from protest group, The Humane League UK, entered the building at Royal Dornoch Golf…...
Tributes paid to "gentle boy" Botzman (14) by Highland Wildlife Park keepers
4+ week, 14+ hour ago (464+ words) Gentle boy" Botzman the Amur tiger has been put to sleep at the Highland Wildlife Park following what keepers have described as an age-related illness. The popular attraction by Kincraig announced the sad news on their social media this week....
WATCH: New enclosure opens as red pandas make return to Highland Wildlife Park after four years
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (351+ words) The Highland Wildlife Park has announced a sweet treat for visitors this Easter holiday with the arrival of Priya the red panda. The three-year-old female arrived at the park on Tuesday from Edinburgh Zoo and keepers say she is settling…...
PICTURES: Really chilling news. a great white snow shark spotted in Highland loch!
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (310+ words) First there was Jaws, then The Meg and now there is another chilling shark on the loose but this time much closer to home. Those heading into the waters of one of Cairngorms National Park's gems Loch Vaa - or should…...