The Mountain Bothies Association is looking for volunteers to join a work party at Shenavall Bothy in Wester Ross from 16th–19th April.
The iconic stone-built refuge, which is situated near the remote ‘Fisherfield Six’ Munros, has a significant issue with water ingress causing damp to penetrate the walls.
The work plan focusses on drainage improvements around the bothy and the installation of guttering to manage water ingress.
If time permits, other general maintenance work will be carried out.
Further information is available on the Mountain Bothies website.
Volunteers at the Puffin Hydrotherapy Pool in Dingwall are celebrating its thirtieth anniversary by launching a fundraising appeal to replace the original hoist.
The new hoist, essential for providing pool access to individuals who are infirm or disabled, is expected to cost about eleven-thousand pounds.
Over the years, this facility has had a life-changing impact on thousands of adults and children, with eighteen thousand visits recorded last year alone.
Donations can be made via the ‘JustGiving’ website.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/puffinpool-30
Highland Councillors have approved plans to turn an historic Georgian hospital in Inverness into a hotel.
The Royal Northern Infirmary, located by the River Ness, was most recently used as office space by the University of the Highlands and Islands and has been vacant for the past two years.
The new hotel will feature 45 bedrooms, a reception area, a bar, a guest lounge, and kitchen facilities.
Entries are now open for all categories of Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2026
The awards celebrate outstanding achievement in woodland creation and management across a wide range of settings, including schools, farms, community projects and urban woodlands.
Winners gain recognition and publicity for their dedication to caring for trees, together with a cash prize and a trophy,
Entry formas are available at www.sfwa.co.uk.
