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Scottish hamlet reaches minus 17.3C in coldest January night in 15 years

Altnaharra, a hamlet in the most northern region of the Highlands, had reached the temperature before 9pm on Friday.

Evening Standard

Loose lynx: Scotland has a history of illicit guerrilla releases

Lynx disappeared from Scotland between 500 and 1,300 years ago

The Independent UK

Fears of ‘rogue rewilding’ in Scottish Highlands after further lynx sightings

Environmentalists condemn unauthorised releases as ‘reckless’ and ‘highly irresponsible’

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Avoid temptation to look for lynx on loose in the Highlands, police urge

POLICE Scotland have issued an update after a sighting of two lynx in the Highlands – after two illegally released ones were captured.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland shivers through coldest January night since 2010

Temperatures dropped to minus 14.5C overnight into Friday in Altnaharra in the Highlands.

Evening Standard

Two more lynx spotted in the Highlands as public warned of dangerous animals

The public have been told not to approach the animals

The Independent UK

Two more lynx sighted in Highlands

Members of the public have been warned not to approach the animals.

Evening Standard

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Swinney condemns illegal release of lynx in Highlands after animals captured

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of schools closed across northern Scotland as weather warning extended

A Met Office yellow alert for ice and snow is now in place until 10am on Friday.

Evening Standard

Two lynx captured after being illegally released in Scottish Highlands

The wild cats were humanely trapped using cameras near baited traps and are in quarantine

The Guardian - UK

Two lynx illegally released into Highlands captured

TWO lynx which had been illegally released into the Highlands have been captured...

The National (Scotland)

Two 'lynx' spotted in Highlands as police assist specialists from wildlife park

TWO “lynx” have allegedly been spotted in the Highlands as police issue a warning to the public to “not approach” them ...

The National (Scotland)

Soldier killed when rifle went off ‘without warning’ on exercise, inquiry finds

Lance Corporal Joe Spencer, 24, died on November 1, 2016 during a sniper training course in Tain in the Highlands.

Evening Standard

Dozens of schools shut amid snow and ice weather warnings

A yellow alert for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands, Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland runs until midnight on Thursday.

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The National (Scotland)

'Earthquake' hits Scotland amid reports of 'ground shaking' in Oban and Mull

AN earthquake is understood to have hit Scotland, near Kinloch in the Highlands with reports of the “ground shaking” near Oban and Mull...

The National (Scotland)

Dozens of schools closed across Scotland as snow and ice disruption continues

DOZENS of schools across the Highlands and north east of Scotland have been forced to shut due to snow and ice...

The National (Scotland)

Section of A9 in Highlands shut in both directions due to 'collision'

A SECTION of the A9 in the Highlands has been forced to close on Monday morning due to a collision...

The National (Scotland)

Highlands visitor centre closed 'until further notice' due to fire

A VISITOR centre in the Highlands is closed “until further notice” due to a fire as the owner thanked the “brave” emergency services for…

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The Independent UK

Undersea wilderness ‘lost’ in Scotland’s coastal waters, conservationists warn

Local projects across Scotland’s Highlands and islands are responding to years of unsustainable fishing practices and other human-driven impacts.

The National (Scotland)

Road closed due to landslide amid Hogmanay weather warnings

A road has been closed in the Highlands after a landslide which was caused by the poor weather.

The Independent UK

Highlands flood warning downgraded after less rain than forecast

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency had issued an alert for ‘severe’ flooding just after 6am on Tuesday but downgraded it by 7.45am.

The Independent UK

Severe flood warnings as heavy rain brings ‘danger to life’ in northern Scotland

Aviemore and nearby areas in the Highlands are bracing for extensive river flooding on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

'It's not Disneyland': Locals call for car rally restrictions on NC500

CAMPAIGNERS have raised concerns over the growing number of car rallies being held on the North Coast 500 route, claiming that local communities…

The National (Scotland)

Police 'increasingly concerned' about man missing in Highlands for two weeks

POLICE are increasingly concerned about a missing man from London who is thought to be in the Highlands ...

The Conversation

People already live alongside predators in India and Kenya – here’s how it could work in Scotland

On my way to the Scottish Highlands for the first time, I was mesmerised by the beauty of the landscapes and struck by its resemblance to the North American wilderness, albeit without the wildlife.

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