Hydro Ness interior 360 view
Airborne Lens and the Spirit of the Highlands Project
Hydro Ness paving and Holm Mills Bridge fisheye lens effect
Airborne Lens and the Spirit of the Highlands Project
Hydro Ness exterior from above
Airborne Lens and the Spirit of the Highlands Project
Hydro Ness turbine and walkway fisheye lens effect
Airborne Lens and the Spirit of the Highlands Project
Hydro Ness interior 360 effect'
Airborne Lens and the Spirit of the Highlands Project

Environment and Ecology

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The environment and ecology surrounding the River Ness is unique. The river and its shore habitats support all kinds of wildlife.

River ness food web illustration
River Ness Food Web

If you are at the Hydro Ness site, have you checked out the ‘Wild Stories’ board? This gives you interesting facts about some of the key species found in this environment.

Key species illustration
Key Species

Can you hear the Daubenton bat in this recording…?

Protecting the environment

We can all do little things to protect our unique wildlife and environments in Highland, whether it be setting aside a piece of land for rewilding or picking up litter.