Scottish Ministers to meet energy bosses over Brexit impact
Scottish Government ministers will meet with bosses from the energy sector today to discuss the implications of Brexit.
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Reporter offered helicopter to view Cairngorms site
A Scottish Government reporter who will decide the fate of a windfarm on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park has been offered a helicopter trip to surrounding peaks.
Windfarm face-off as groups decide on timetable
Developers and wilderness campaigners will be in Aviemore today to settle the timetable for a public inquiry into a controversial windfarm.
Windfarm to ‘teach a generation’
Developers who hope to build 17 turbines on hills overlooking a Highland beauty spot have promised to help "train a new generation of young people" in traditional skills if it wins approval.
Oil firm hit by second leak within space of three weeks
An offshore company is investigating a second oil leak just weeks after a 9-tonne spill was reported at the same North Sea site.
Robust environmental-impact assessment important
Onshore windfarms have become a popular means of income generation for landowners who, in addition to reducing their own electricity bills, may receive money for electricity sent to the grid or rental payments from electricity providers in respect of the turbines.
Trump goes to Holyrood
All eyes will be on Holyrood today when Donald Trump is called in front of Scottish ministers to give evidence on the government's renewable energy plans.
Controversial extension to island windfarm approved
Scottish ministers have given the go-ahead to a controversial extension to a Lewis windfarm which will provide power for 9,000 homes.
Trump calls for public inquiry into plans for windfarm near resort
Donald Trump has asked the Scottish Government to hold a public inquiry into plans to build an offshore windfarm near his Scottish resort.