Taken this morning at 6.30am. (Three of the four turbines at Neilston WF in East Renfrewshire). A perfect example of what aviation safeguarding lights look like in a light mist. The closest turbine is 950m from the house.
Campaigners say Crieff residents should brace for hundreds of construction lorries passing through the town every day if a wind farm at Comrie is approved. The Save Glen Lednock group is warning Methven and Gilmerton can also expect “two years of turmoil” if the Scottish Government agrees to plans for Read more
An update from the Citizen Participation & Public Petitions Team about our Petition to the Scottish Parliament. Four and a half long years we have waited for this! It sounds like the Session with the Cabinet Secretary (Gillian Martin) will also include the Save Our Mearns Petition and possibly another Read more
A landscape conservation charity has raised concerns about plans for up to 65 turbines in the Highlands’ Monadhliath Mountains. Developer Vatenfall has proposed its Glenmarkie project for a site about 10 miles (16km) east of Fort Augustus. It would be near the 23-turbine Corriegarth Wind Farm, and north of the Read more
Facing the music – it’s time to tune out green politics While listening to the Sound of Silence the other day, it occurred to me that the song’s lyrics could stand as a testament to the way that the net zero policy is working out. The reference to my old Read more
Thanks to Stephen for all his hard work keeping the stats up to date. S36 -SCHEMES IN SCOPING 011025(1) S36 – SCOPING SCHEMES 011025 S36 – APPLICATIONS 011025 S36 – APPLICATIONS 011025
Scotland risks “squandering” profits from its offshore wind farms as the majority are being built by foreign investors, the SNP Government has been warned. An industry report found just four of the 29 parent companies involved in ScotWind are headquartered in the UK, which own less than a quarter of Read more
1. Get Organised Early • Form a core group with a clear purpose. • Decide on structure (informal group, incorporate or (exceptionally) registered charity if your group has a charitable purpose). • Open a bank account (it takes ages) • Appoint a Chair to guide decisions and keep focus. 2. Read more