Zane Lowe and Kasabian at Rock Ness, a primary school protest, and a midge counter

Here are some of my recent newspaper photos.

Around 16 children who attend Bridgend Nursery in Alness have been told that they cannot move up to Bridgend Primary, in the same building, as they live outside the school’s catchment area. Instead they will have to go to either Coulhill Primary or Obsdale Primary. A group of mothers gathered with their children outside Bridgend Primary to protest against the decision.

Iona Malcolm, Projects Officer at the Laggan Forest Trust in Strathmashie, near Laggan in Inverness-shire. To help with the midge forecast, the Trust will use a Predator midge-catching machine, which will be installed at a secret location in Laggan Forest.

19 May 2011: Pictured is Iona Malcolm, Projects Officer at the Laggan Forest Trust in Strathmashie, near Laggan in Inverness-shire. To help with the midge forecast, the Trust will use a Predator midge-catching machine, which will be installed at a secret location in Laggan Forest. Picture: Andrew Smith