As a working tour guide for over 15 years I’m not in the least surprised that Shetland is the only place in the UK to make it onto Lonely Planet’s list of Top Ten Best Travel Destinations in Europe (Isles among Europe’s top ten for travellers, SN; 21/05/19). Accolades like Read more…
Plans for a major new wind farm above Loch Fyne will be discussed next week, though councillors will be warned not to say if they’re in favour. It is estimated that the Creag Dhubh project above Strachur could produce generate 27MW – enough power for over 16,000 households. An exhibition Read more…
by David McPhee A new wind farm able to power up to tens of thousands of homes in the Highlands has started exporting electricity to the grid, according to the project developer. German energy firm Innogy claim the new Bad a Cheo Wind Farm in Achkeepster near Caithness is capable Read more…