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Could the weather be too severe for this proposed wind farm off Scotland?
Plans for a giant wind farm off Scotland’s Atlantic coast are facing warnings of a potential engineering “catastrophe” after a similar Irish project collapsed over fears its turbines could not survive the Atlantic.

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Why one farmer is bringing wild venison to food banks in Perthshire
Venison is still often considered the food of gentry, and not for the poor. But a Perthshire farmer is bringing it to food banks and making it mainstream

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From maternity leave to working mum: a week of island life that changed everything
This week was a week of firsts, and also a week of lasts.

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Huge new office to be built in Edinburgh at 'perfect time'
Work set to get under way on huge Haymarket development following demolition of 1970s building

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News you thought you'd never hear: Oasis are... Scottish?!
A radio listener uncovers surprising 'revelations' about the rock band Oasis.

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Edinburgh Waverley abandoned bikes donated to charity for refurbishment and reuse
Dozens of abandoned bicycles left at Edinburgh Waverley station are being refurbished and redistributed through a partnership with charity The Bike Station.

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THE BIG READ: Is space Scotland's destiny or do we simply have stars in our ayes?
The rocket programme may still be on the launchpad, but Scotland’s proven expertise perfectly positions it as a leader in the space industry, offering full satellite solutions and a global reputation for its powerful educational investment

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Scottish loch with 'untouched' woodland on sale for less than cost of family home
The area is free from development - and rules mean it will stay that way

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Turbulent times lie ahead for the onshore wind sector in Scotland
Delays, planning hurdles and resourcing pressures threaten Scotland’s onshore wind ambitions, but reforms now aim to accelerate consent, writes Lynsey Reid of law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn

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Edinburgh oil firm facing uncertainty as potential bidder circles
Scottish oil and gas pioneer faces potential takeover bid as it eyes North Sea expansion

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Oil giant highlights value of North Sea production amid Iran war fallout
Oil giant warns impact of disruption to Middle East supplies will be felt for months even if peace deal is agreed

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Scottish carbon capture plan generates investor interest after setback
Oil and gas industry leaders underline continued confidence in plan to develop carbon capture hub on Aberdeenshire coast after setback

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Safe as houses: the economy will thrive if we build homes
If the government builds homes this will be good for the economy.

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Love… actually? It’s (a sort of) romance in the modern era
A wife whose reaction to a gift is both dramatic and disapointing.

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Electric car sales spike due to Iran war but can the Scottish charger network cope?
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK have rocketed over the last 12 months, accelerated by the war in the Gulf and the continuing energy crisis. But can the Scottish charger network cope?

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Huge community clean-up clears close to 100 bags of waste from parts of Edinburgh
More than 40 volunteers helped clear nearly 100 bags of waste from West Craigs and the Union Canal as part of a nationwide community clean-up effort.

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Campaigners say it 'stinks of hypocrisy' for Anas to back Rosebank oil field
A letter penned by climate and human rights campaign groups has criticised Scottish Labour’s leader for his endorsement of the Rosebank oil field, expressing concern.

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The truth about Reform's 'net zero nonsense' and 'act of self-harm' claims
Reform UK has said it wants to “scrap Net Zero”, which it describes as “ideological”. But what is the truth behind its claims?

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SNP food price cap? What if, for food security, prices need to go higher?
One of the SNP's most eye-catching manifesto proposals was a cap on food prices. But, in terms of cost-of-living, that barely tackles the problem.

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SNP Government credibility in shreds after energy giant cools on key project
Hopes of offshore wind boom fade as renewables heavyweight shifts focus from Scotland

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Is eco-grief really just a cry for attention?
Eco-grief is something that matters to victims but it could offer an excuse for the permanently angry to annoy themselves with, argues herald columnist Alan Simpson.

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Salmon and other species killed after chemical spills into River Spey tributary
A pollution incident has killed a significant number of fish and other wildlife including eels and birds on a tributary of the River Spey in Moray.

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Why has climate gone quiet in the 2026 Scottish election debate?
Climate may not be a bit vote-winner, but it's also not a big loser. So why are parties going quiet on this big challenge of our time?

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Bulldozers, bake sales and bat surveys: the DIY army saving Scotland’s heritage
In a soggy field on the Isle of Eigg, a digger has been manoeuvred into place watched by a former Outlander basket weaver who freely admits she hardly knows anything about diggers never mind building a road.

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Lost property left on Edinburgh buses raises £12,800 for housing charity
Lothian Buses has raised £12,800 for Shelter Scotland by donating unclaimed lost property, supporting families in crisis across Edinburgh.

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Scottish Water issues supplies warning despite 97% full reservoirs
Reservoirs are almost full, but Scottish Water still wants Scots to use the resource sparingly

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Major windfarm and battery storage plan will 'devastate' Highland beauty spot
The energy development at Kyle of Sutherland would be one of the largest in Scotland to contain both a BESS compound and windfarm.

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Save money with Ailsa Reliability Solutions' expertise as the winds of change blow
Ayrshire-based Ailsa Reliability Solutions’ mission to help Scottish businesses contribute towards a circular economy is helping the wind and hydro energy sector save money by keeping equipment running for longer

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Investment in Scotland's renewables boom must now address regional imbalance
Scotland’s renewables boom promises billions and jobs, but uneven investment risks deepening regional divides – unless infrastructure funding delivers a truly fair, nationwide energy transition, writes James McSporran, Port Director, Clydeport at Peel Ports...

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No pier pressure over energy flow in Orkney
As global fuel shocks expose energy supply vulnerabilities, Orkney’s pioneering wind, wave and tidal innovations position the archipelago as a resilient blueprint for Scotland’s ambitious clean energy future

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Lessons on Ayrshire College's towering achievement in renewables education
Scotland’s offshore wind boom promises huge economic gains, but without a skilled workforce, ambitions risk stalling – prompting Ayrshire College's investment in training, infrastructure and global collaboration

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Only investment in Scotland can ensure green targets are not blown
Government-backed investors are stepping in where private capital hesitates, driving the UK’s clean energy transition by funding high-risk projects crucial to net-zero ambitions, writes Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Graham Young, Partner, Banking &...

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Gillespie Macandrew is leading the charge on repowering renewables projects
Making better use of renewables developments that are already in place is vital, write Ross Baron and Amy McDowell of Gillespie Macandrew

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Rat catchers called to Falkirk primary school amid fears over rodents
Rat catchers have been deployed at a Falkirk primary school after rodents were found around areas where children are taught.

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Was the Falklands war illegal? Let’s study the history…
If we analyse the facts it is clear that the Falklands does not belong to Argentina.

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Work will continue on Donald Trump's golf course car park despite objections
More than 170 extra car parking spaces will be created at US president Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire golf course despite work starting without permission.

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Restoration of A-listed 18th century house to start amid 'detrimental' plan concerns
An 850-metre long road through a woodland has been given the go ahead despite concerns it will ‘devastate’ the countryside.

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Scottish university study shows link between ecological grief and climate justice
The grief experienced in response to environmental destruction is closely tied to questions of justice, rights, and what it means to lose a place that has shaped lives, a new study led by the University of Stirling has shown.

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Dangerous and expensive, nuclear power is a dead end - and Scots know it
Politicians’ fears about renewables being unable to meet our electricity needs are misplaced. Nuclear is not the answer for Scotland

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Could political winds be changing for Roseburn Path anti-trams campaign?
Representatives of the SNP, Lib Dems, Conservatives, and Workers Party spoke out against the council’s preferred option for the north-south tram line.

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Rare giant anteater pup born at Edinburgh Zoo as newborn spotted riding mum
A giant anteater pup has been born at Edinburgh Zoo, with the newborn already spotted riding on its mother’s back in their enclosure.

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Luxury eco homes launched near Edinburgh with ‘pennies to run’ energy costs
A new luxury housing development in Balerno near Edinburgh will bring eight energy-efficient homes designed for low running costs.

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Wildlife in muddy Scottish seabeds ‘doubles’ when trawling is halted
Protecting the muddy seafloor, long thought of as having low wildlife value, from practices such as trawling can see nature begin to regenerate

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Fears for future of habitat 'found nowhere else in Scotland' amid quarrying
Wildlife groups and locals say they've been left devastated by sand quarrying on an Ayrshire estuary, which they say is destroying a unique habitat for species found nowhere else in Scotland.

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Tesla-backed Scottish battery storage project secures £245m funding package
A Scottish battery storage project has secured a £245 million non-recourse funding package.

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Scottish Water set to build 27-acre multi-million-pound facility
Council-owned land near a Glasgow crematorium is set to be sold to allow a multi-million pound waste treatment centre to be created, with tenants living on the site moved to new homes.

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Glasgow City Council faces backlash over £8m parking 'income generation' plans
Glasgow City Council is facing backlash from campaign groups over £8 million worth of "income generation" plans in its budget, to be generated by parking restrictions.

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Glen which inspired 'the father of modern geology' celebrated in new exhibition
A dramatic Highland glen which inspired "the father of modern geology" is being celebrated in a new exhibition.

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Solar panels installed on roof of Scotland’s largest parish church
Solar panels installed at St Mary's Kirk, Haddington—Scotland’s largest parish church—aim to cut carbon emissions, energy costs and boost sustainability.

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BP doubles its profits. And some parties still want to end the windfall tax?
BP has recorded a more than doubling of profits following high energy prices. Is now the time for SNP to stop fighting windfall tax?

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