Is this your dream job? Watching whales from Ardnamurchan Point
A job of a lifetime in a remote location is up for grabs at the most westerly point on the British mainland - with whale spotting as one of the main tasks for two very lucky candidates.
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Safeguard isles hotspot teeming with cetaceans, say scientists
A conservation charity has called for greater protection for sea life off Scotland’s west coast after extensive and “pioneering” research that identified the area as a hot spot for whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Whale returns to the Hebrides for 13th year in a row
They say an elephant never forgets - but whales obviously have pretty good memories too.
Whale watchers to set up home at remote lighthouse
Nature lovers have applied for a “once in a lifetime experience” to live at a remote lighthouse on mainland Britain’s most westerly point - to record whales.
Thousands of west coast whales and dolphins tracked on new app
Thousands of whales and dolphins, including common dolphin super pods recorded from aircraft, have been followed on a new app.
Plans to create whale-watching spots on west coast could boost Scottish tourist economy
A new scheme to create a network of whale-watching spots up and down the west coast could create jobs and boost the economy.
New equipment leads to pioneering research in the north
Pioneering research is to be carried out in the Hebrides to measure the length of Scotland’s marine wildlife following the use of new laser technology.
Common dolphin sightings reach an all time high
A dramatic increase in sightings of common dolphins across the Hebrides could be the result of climate change, an expert has said.
Are Europe’s biggest war games impacting on Scotland’s marine life?
Explosions and sonar pulses used in one of Europe's largest war games could be having a serious impact on the welfare of whales and dolphins in Scottish waters.
Dolphin numbers at record high in Hebridean waters
Record numbers of dolphins have been recorded off the west coast of Scotland.
Wildlife research boat surveys Joint Warrior exercise
A wildlife research vessel has set sail to monitor marine mammals during the NATO Joint Warrior military exercise.
The appliance of science
Hebrides Cruises made history last year after it teamed up with the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) to become the first cruise company in Scotland to record sightings during cruises with the boat Elizabeth G, effectively doubling as a research vessel by having a computer on board which recorded the ships track and logged wildlife sightings.
Minke whale baby boom off Scotland’s west coast
A baby boom of minke whales off Scotland's west coast could be under way after record numbers of juveniles were spotted.
Huge rescue operation as 21 pilot whales get stranded on Scottish beach
A major rescue operation is underway after 21 pilot whales stranded on the isle of Skye.
Expeditions planned to study doubling of common dolphin sightings
A substantial rise in common dolphin numbers off western Scotland is to be studied in a new season of marine research expeditions beginning next month.
Killer whales spotted as war games begin off Scottish coast
Five killer whales have been spotted off the Isle of Lewis as Europe's largest war games began in the area at the weekend.
Humpback Whale died after swimming into fish farm
A young humpback whale found drowned off the coast of Mull died after swimming into a fish farm, vets believe.
First humpback whale post mortem after Mull stranding
Scotland's first full post-mortem of a humpback whale has been carried out.
First Whale Week festival to be held on Mull
Humpback whales, orcas and bottlenose dolphins will do their bit for the economy of the Highlands and islands when the first Whale Week festival is held next week.
Six basking sharks spotted off Tiree
A group of six basking sharks - Britain's biggest fish - have been spotted off the Isle of Tiree.
Fin whale and basking shark spotted off Coll
Wildlife enthusiasts have been treated to two rare sightings off the west coast in the past two days.