Highland Council committee discusses future of Corran Ferry service
Lochaber councillor Allan Henderson says doing nothing about the Corran Ferry is not an option.
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Lochaber’s Andrew Baxter kicked out of Highland Council independents group
The Lochaber Times has asked the independent group councillors Margaret Davidson (Leader of Highland Council) and Alister Mackinnon (Budget Leader) for a statement on Councillor Baxter’s expulsion.
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Planning application lodged for world’s first rewilding centre in Glenmoriston
Trees for Life is dedicated to rewilding the Scottish Highlands. Its volunteers have established nearly two million native trees at dozens of sites, encouraging wildlife to flourish and helping communities to thrive.
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Glenfinnan’s Ingrid goes virtual for oceans initiative
The commission is one of several special SNH projects to celebrate our coasts and waters and their wildlife during the themed year and raise awareness of the importance of healthy seas.
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Getting back to work with financial support package
Thousands of companies have been taking advantage of an unprecedented package of UK Government support to protect jobs and support firms as they attempt to get back to business during the coronavirus outbreak.
As more and more companies continue to get back to work, we look at how the financial
support is helping firms across the nation to adapt, innovate and protect jobs.
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The Croftless Crofter: Nic Goddard
Creative ways of using your produce and storing it for future use is as much a part of growing your own food as sowing seeds and keeping on top of the weeds during the growing season. And being able to bring out a delicious treat weeks or even months after it was growing in the ground keeps that glow of pride lasting even longer.
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National Trust considers portable toilets for Glenfinnan and Glencoe sites
Glenfinnan alone normally sees almost 400,000 visitors annually, with people drawn to see the 1745 monument and the famous viaduct which appeared in the Harry Potter movies.
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Kinloch Castle’s Japanese garden – corrections
The famous ivory eagle sculpture at Kinloch Castle was bought at an auction, outbidding the Emperor of Japan’s representative.
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Electric ferry should be an option for Corran Narrows, says councillor
‘You only need to ‘Google’ electric ferries to see how common they are becoming in Norway, Canada etc. It seems an obvious choice for a short trip ferry in a carbon neutral Highlands,’ said Councillor Ben Thompson.