Tree planting and wildflower seed harvesting at Boleskine House on the shores of Loch Ness thanks to the Nature Restoration Fund. Community groups, charities and other organisations in the Highlands are being invited to apply for grants for nature restoration projects. The 2026/27 Highland Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) Community Grants Programme opens for applications on Friday. • Highland councillors give unanimous backing to plans for new Ardersier nature reserve• £186,000 worth of Nature Restoration Fund cash awarded to Highland community groups and causesThe Nature Restoration Fund is a Scottish Government capital fund which supports projects delivering practical action for nature restoration. The Nature Restoration Fund has helped a broad range of projects including biodiversity improvements at Boleskine House.