Construction on one of the world’s largest tidal power projects will begin in the Pentland Firth later this year, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has announced. Once completed, the 269-turbine development could power almost 175,000 homes and support more than 100 jobs in the north of Scotland. The £20.5 million investment Read more
David Ross Highland Correspondent Energy giant SSE is having to spend £2.5 million to silence the “Beauly Buzz”, which has been disturbing residents in a small Highland community. Some residents have complained the constant humming was keeping them awake at night and others feared it could affect the value of Read more
A planning appeal for eight wind turbines near Roberton has been dismissed by a Scottish Government-appointed reporter. The Barrel Law scheme for 125m-high turbines was rejected by Scottish Borders Council in March 2013, but developers ABO Wind UK appealed that decision. On Tuesday, Michael Cunliffe issued his judgement, ruling that Read more
Written by Colin Cameron A developer hoping to build a wind farm on a range of Cowal hills overlooking the Firth of Clyde has been slammed by campaigners after the firm pulled out of a joint forum with community councils – saying that it “is not fulfilling the purpose for Read more
By Jane Candlish A windfarm developer has asked the Scottish Government to allow a controversial wind speed testing mast in the Highlands. The application by ABO Wind UK Ltd for a 262ft high meterological mast near Beauly was turned down by Highland Council earlier this year. The device, to be Read more
A hugely controversial wind farm plan which Ross-shire villagers claimed would lead to their community being encircled by massive turbines has been rejected by the Scottish Government. The decision by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing to refuse the 34-turbine Glenmorie Wind Farm application on Kildermorie and Glencalvie Estate was yesterday welcomed Read more
The recently formed Borders Network of Conservation Groups stands accused of being “undemocratic and clandestine” by a Coldingham man who was there from the start. Conservation groups from across the Borders joined forces to form the new network in order to protect the area’s landscape, particularly although not solely, from Read more