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- Scotland to phase out new gas and diesel cars by 2032 Sat, 9 Sep 17, 12:45amWe've recently seen a movement of governments banning new petrol and diesel cars - within the past year the Netherlands, France, and India have all announced plans to move away from the polluting vehicles - and now it appears...
- 7 of the best places to view autumn foliage around the world Mon, 28 Aug 17, 10:37pmIt may not feel like it, sweaty and sticky as you may be, but if you are a resident of the Northern Hemisphere, autumn is right around the corner. As fun as it has been to soak up the summer sun, the crisp air, slower pace,...
- Curvaceous green landscape near Edinburgh Castle will hide buildings underneath Wed, 2 Aug 17, 7:57pmScotland’s historic Edinburgh Castle may date back to the 12th century, but the landscape next door is getting a modern refresh. American architecture firm wHY and Edinburgh office GRAS just won the Ross Pavilion International...
- Giant spikes and other oddities take over a Scottish mansion grounds Thu, 27 Jul 17, 6:30pmA curious sight has taken over one of Scotland’s finest historic grounds. Environmental artist Steve Messam crafted XXX, a series of site-specific installations that add modern whimsy to the late 18th-century Mellerstain...
- Unexpected giant spikes and other oddities take over a Scottish mansion grounds Thu, 27 Jul 17, 6:30pmA curious sight has taken over one of Scotland’s finest historic grounds. Environmental artist Steve Messam crafted XXX, a series of site-specific installations that add modern whimsy to the late 18th-century Mellerstain...
- Wind power supplied 124% of household electricity needs in Scotland from January through June Thu, 27 Jul 17, 8:30pmWind power in Scotland is soaring again. The renewable energy source generated 124 percent of Scottish home electricity needs during the first half of 2017. And the country's wind turbines generated enough power to meet Scotland's...
- Surprisingly modern hut in the Scottish Highlands is insulated with heather, moss and stone Thu, 20 Jul 17, 9:38pmThis small hut nestled in the Scottish Highlands combines the influences of Le Corbusier's iconic Chapelle Notre Dame du Haut and those of the region's vernacular architecture...
- RSPB loses legal fight against £2bn offshore windfarm in Scotland Thu, 20 Jul 17, 2:31amNeart na Gaoithe project on east coast likely to go ahead after long-running court battle despite claim it threatens seabirds
- World's first floating windfarm to take shape off coast of Scotland Tue, 27 Jun 17, 11:55pmTurbines for £200m Hywind project will be towed from Norway across North Sea and moored to seabed off north-east Scotland
- You can now buy a village on the Isle of Skye heres how Mon, 19 Jun 17, 9:13pmIf you’ve ever wanted to own a village, here's your chance. Mary’s Cottages, located in Elgol on the Isle of Skye, is up for sale - and for the right person, it could be an enchanting getaway. Marketed as a “lifestyle...
- Leave oil rigs in the North Sea, say conservationists Mon, 29 May 17, 11:46pmUnder ‘rigs to reefs’ idea, oil firms asked to consider turning decommissioned platforms into artificial reefs for marine life
- Gannets, puffins, kittiwakes: birds at risk in Scottish windfarm surge Sun, 21 May 17, 9:02amAfter a long legal battle, 335 turbines will now be built in Scottish watersIn the waters of the North Sea a few miles off Scotland’s east coast, a nine-year battle has been raging that threatens a fragile and unique environmental...
- The Observer view on Scotland’s windfarm dilemma | Observer editorial Sun, 21 May 17, 9:04amThe government must find a way to proceed with green energy projects while maintaining responsibility for its environmentFor anyone who has concerns about our environment and about humanity’s future in a rapidly heating...
- Scotland's latest wind farm will help fund 500 new affordable homes Fri, 21 Apr 17, 12:38amScotland's Berwickshire Housing Association wants to capture the wind to boost their mission. By launching a new wind farm in the Scottish Borders, and selling the power to the National Grid, the charitable organization hopes...
- Scottish islands hold out for government U-turn on windfarm subsidies Fri, 14 Apr 17, 2:52amHopes that ministers will make special case for Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland after visit by business secretary