Environment

The Scottish Wildlife Trust is asking the public to report any further sightings.

There are no plans to reintroduce the lynx into the wild in Scotland, a local MP has been told.

The Met Office has extended a snow & ice warning into Friday for Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands. It follows widespread disruption on Thursday.

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.

The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.

Flood warnings are in place in multiple locations, and rail, air and ferry disruption has been reported as heavy rain and snow hits the north.

A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.

Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Aberdeenshire and Moray residents.

Gales are set to dominate the Christmas getaway after warnings for high winds were extended across the whole of the weekend.

Sapling comes from a 750-year-old oak.

Will we see a White Christmas this festive season? The Met Office has given us the first indication of what we can expect…

The 16-turbine proposal is due to go before Moray Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Committee

A team of dedicated community volunteers are celebrating after claiming yet another top environmental award.

A Huntly health worker has won an award for his inspiring sustainability habits.

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm has funded a new pre-apprenticeship programme which aims to address a major skills gap in fabrication and welding.

More clarity is needed concerning wind development planning decisions, a Highlands and Islands MSP has urged.

The “fragile” community is already home to 77 turbines.

Moray Council is being urged to reverse a decision not to raise a full objection to the development of turbines in a “fragile” community.