Highlands

The National Trust for Scotland is moving into the next phase of developing plans to transform its visitor facilities at Glenfinnan with the appointment of Highland-based LDN Architects.

The operator of Europe’s only quartz sand mine has been fined after an experienced electrician was killed after being struck by the blades of a mine BORA fan.

Inverness homebuilder MAKAR has been appointed by the Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust (KLCT) to take forward design and survey work for the proposed Micro-Ecovillage at Ratagan and Saraig, on the shores of Loch Duich. KLCT purchased two sites at Ratagan and Saraig from Forestry and Land Scotland.

Tenants in Munro Place in Aviemore will receive more energy-efficient homes following an investment from Cairn Housing Association.

Network rail will be starting major engineering work on the Far North Line this weekend, with work worth £6 million planned.  The work forms part of a years-long investment programme to support travel on one of the key transport routes for the Highland’s. 

Scotland’s oldest surviving district woolmill is embracing smart renewable technology through a new partnership with Octopus Energy, as it prepares to bring its historic 19th-century waterwheel back to life in Speyside.

The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee met last week and reaffirmed the council's strong progress in delivering its Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan (STIDP), with more than £7 million secured to date through the Scottish Government’s Rural Tourism In

Wernick Hire has officially opened its new depot in Inverness. An event on May 20th brought together colleagues, customers, suppliers and local stakeholders to mark a significant milestone in Wernick’s continued growth across Scotland.

Revised proposals have been launched for a visitor centre, café, shop, and associated car and coach parking on land at the iconic Glengarry Viewpoint.

Highland councillors have agreed to take forward a new planning policy aimed at reducing light pollution across the region.

Maraen Port of Nigg has awarded the construction contract for its Eastern Inner Dock Quay (EIDQ) to McLaughlin & Harvey, marking the start of a significant new phase of infrastructure development at one of the UK's leading energy ports. The EIDQ represents a total investment of over £30 mi

SSEN Transmission will begin early works to support the installation of the mainland underground cable section of the Western Isles HVDC Link in the Highlands.

A £1.25 million project to transform Wick town centre into a more welcoming, attractive and pedestrian friendly space is continuing to make steady progress, with completion now expected this summer. This represents an extension to the original timeline, however, a phased approach to opening, s

A new planning policy aimed at influencing some lighting requirements in new developments that are subject to planning control will be considered by members of The Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee next week.

The Highland Council has successfully completed phases one and two of new modular “park-style” homes at the Gypsy/Traveller site at Longman Park, Inverness.