The Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count 2025 begins today and they are calling for as many people as possible to take part.
The wildlife charity declared a Butterfly Emergency after 2024’s results showed a marked decline in numbers - the lowest in the Count’s history.
Any sighting provides data on where butterflies are thriving, struggling, or shifting due to habitat loss or restoration.
Observations from across the country will help create a live map of UK biodiversity, allowing action to be taken to preserve the insects.
Further information can be found at www.bigbutterflycount.org
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses to the road traffic collision on the A9 at the junction with the A938 (Carrbridge) on Wednesday 16th July.
The incident, which took place at about 2.15 pm, involved an HGV and a car. Three casualties were taken to hospital in Aberdeen.
Police are aware that several members of the public went to the aid of those involved, and have asked any who have not already spoken to the police to make contact.
Anyone else who saw what happened, particularly if they have dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision, is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
…. and in the football ….
Ross County has another long journey south this weekend when it travels to Dumfries to play Queen of the South in the Premier Sports Scottish League Cup.
County drew its first match against Stranraer last weekend but failed to claim the penalty bonus point, while Queen of the South won the first match it played on Tuesday evening.
Inverness Caley Thistle has a home match against St Johnstone. Both teams won their first matches so are level on points in the group.
Both games kick off at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with Caley Thistle's match being televised live on Premier Player.
