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Highland village on NC500 public toilets closure spark calls for community buyout

THE permanent closure of public toilets in a Highland village on the popular North Coast 500 tourist route has sparked calls from residents for them…

The National (Scotland)

Book that reshaped Highland crofting history marked at 50-year gathering

Dr Charlie Lynch attends a two-day conference held to mark 50 years since the publication of a book which ruffled the feathers of Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland)

How uncanny PS1 visuals inspired a horror game set in a Highland chippy

James Muirhead's Grease Trap '99 is a tasty retro scare.

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NC500 route boosts Highland economy by nearly £100m – but major warning issued

A NEW study says a popular scenic route generated almost £100 million in economic benefits last year, but warned the majority of local residents…

The National (Scotland)

Plan to safeguard Highland dark skies goes before committee

A NEW planning policy aimed at protecting the Highlands’ famous dark skies and tackling light pollution is set to be considered next week.

The National (Scotland)

SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

The National (Scotland)

Guests reminisce about stags wandering into Highland hostel

ARCHIVE images of wild stags wandering into a Highland hostel have been released as the accommodation site celebrates its 95th anniversary

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Government officials tell ministers to reject golf course plans on protected beach

SCOTTISH Government officials have advised ministers to reject plans for a golf course on a protected dune system on a Highland beach, files have…

The National (Scotland)

Archaeologists found a hidden 1800s whisky distillery deep in the Scottish Highlands

Deep in the rugged landscape of Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, archaeologists uncovered rare proof of Scotland's secretive whisky trade from the 19th century. They found an ‘An Gearradan,’ a copper alloy collar, which connected a still to its cooling equipment. Copper cost a lot back then, so finding this…

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UK farmer plans to breed ‘less photogenic’ Highland cows to stop tourists and influencers filming them

A UK farmer plans to breed his highland cows to be “less photogenic” amid growing concerns over tourists and influencers getting too close to them.

The Times of India

This new Scottish Highlands retreat is so remote you can only reach it by boat – or a 27km hike

Kilchoan Estate by Dunton, found in the Knoydart Peninsula, will open in June 2026 with five cottages and a spa.

Euronews

‘Highland hotel robbers’ among 100,000 Victorian prisoner records now online

The newly published records feature 98,000 entries from Ayr Prison and 4,600 from Inverary Prison.

Evening Standard

Stella McCartney given green light to build £5m Highland home after three-year dispute

The fashion designer and her husband Alasdhair Willis faced objections including fears of threat to local otters

Evening Standard

Stella McCartney granted permission for £5m home in Scottish Highlands

McCartney and her husband faced objections including fears of threat to local otters and ‘hideous’ design

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Highland cows – how these unlikely social media stars were forced into hiding

After being pushed to ‘distress’ by people trying to film and take selfies with the cattle in Kent, the fold has had to be taken away from public view

The Independent UK

Photo used to advertise Scottish Highlands travel removed after it appears to show bus in China

‘Questions need to be asked’ said Highland Tourism of the ‘shameless’ incident

The Independent UK

Jimmy Savile’s former Highland cottage finally demolished

Allt-na-Reigh on A82 in Glen Coe was owned by the prolific sex offender for around 13 years until his death in 2011

The Guardian - UK

BrewDog sold Highland estate for knockdown price after abandoning its reforestation plans

Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’

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Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affected

Evening Standard

Shellfish population recovers after Highland loch given protected status

Researchers found the Loch Carron flame shell beds have been restored, after dredging damage was discovered in 2017.

The Independent UK

More beavers released in Highland glen in ‘wildlife success story’

Beavers were previously released at the site in October last year.

The Guardian - UK

Wealthy use loophole to conceal value of £300m in Scottish land sales

Prices paid for large estates not being disclosed on official register, land reform advocates say

Evening Standard

Public invited to have their say on reintroduction of lynx to Highlands

A group of rewilding charities say reintroducing the wild felines could bring significant benefits to the region.

The Independent UK

Holiday rentals might soon be harder to find in the Scottish Highlands

Six per cent of potential Highland homes are currently licensed as short-term lets

The Independent UK

Four ‘architects of the wild’ species to be reintroduce in Scotland

The charity said the Highlands could sustain a breeding population of about 250 lynx

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