2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (696+ words) Energy giant SSEN Transmission insists it has undertaken “one of the most extensive and impactful" public engagement the north of Scotland has ever seen over its controversial plans for a new 173km Highland powerline. The firm stressed the line - which would…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (670+ words) A controversial powerline proposal is set to see two council committees hold a rare two-day joint session this week as they consider the plans. A new Spittal to Beauly powerline is being proposed by SSEN Transmission, covering a total distance…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1599+ words) STRATH AND GLENS ‘OVERWHELMED’ BY SCALE OF PLANNED ENERGY PROPOSALS Letter to the Editor from Colin Gilmour, Altass. Whilst the outline draft plans for Invercassley’s 20-turbine wind farm have been known for some time, Fred Olsen, the developer, now proposes…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (506+ words) “Significant concerns” have been raised over a proposed new wind farm that would border the internationally recognised Flow Country World Heritage Site. Renewable energy firm Low Carbon has submitted an application to the Scottish Government for permission to build 12 turbines…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (671+ words) A north west Sutherland community council has refuted a claim that it is withholding information relating to a contentious local wind farm application. Kinlochbervie Community Council conducted a survey in June last year to gauge local views about the planned…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (596+ words) Organisations in Sutherland with a focus on nature restoration, have been invited to apply for funding of up to £25,000. Community groups, charities, public sector bodies, and other eligible organisations in the Highlands are encouraged to apply for funding through the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1009+ words) Nearly two-thirds of all major green energy projects in the Highlands where the local authority has objected have been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Government – costing the council £600,000 in legal fees. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI)…...

4+ week, 17+ hour ago   (788+ words) The far north is part of the solution to energy security – but that doesn’t include nuclear, according to Scotland’s energy minister Stephen Gethins. He made a visit to Scrabster Harbour on Wednesday evening after stopping of at the Port of…...

4+ week, 22+ hour ago   (566+ words) AN Easter Ross port’s ability to generate jobs for generations to come has been thrust into the spotlight with news of a major employment boost. But while the prospect of 180 new skilled jobs at Nigg to support the world’s largest…...