Getting Scotland’s Northern and Western Isles connected to the UK grid is absolutely crucial to their economic future, and for some time the Scottish and UK Governments have been working jointly to make this happen. Scottish Energy Minister calls on UK Government to make good on promises to connect Scottish Read more
Highland councillors are to consider plans for a 12-turbine wind farm. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-35976379
NUCLEAR power is more valuable to Scotland’s economy than anywhere else in the UK, according to new statistics. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that Scotland the nuclear power sector was worth more than £660m to Scotland’s economy in 2014, and employed around 2000 full-time staff. In Scotland, Read more
By Tom Greatrex There has been a highly visible shift in the way in which power is generated in Scotland over the past decade. New wind turbines and a closed Longannet power station highlight the shift towards the lower-carbon mix that has occurred. The official statistics, published towards the end Read more
I WAS fascinated to read that a magnificent, and rare, gyrfalcon is patrolling North Uist (“Twitchers in a flap to spot a gyrfalcon”, The Herald, April 6). Let’s hope it avoids the Harris wind turbine that tragically finished off the “once in a lifetime” visit by the white-throated needletail in Read more