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From Orkney to Japan: Lessons on sustainable underwater development

It’s a strange moment, and not your average night in the Orkney Club. In front ...

By Eamonn Keyes, The Orkney News

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Jamie Simpson and TJ Mullen, from Burnton, are looking forward to using the Doon Valley Trail to get to school (photo by Cllr Drew Filson)

New active travel trail in Doon Valley

A new walking and cycling route currently being developed, the Doon Valley Trail, will provide ...

By Doon Valley Gazette

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Some Kendoon residents alongside members of the St John Scotland team during a defibrillator training session

Kendoon’s lifesaving solar solution

With only a small number of permanent residents, the tiny hamlet of Kendoon is one ...

By Jamie Rose, Glenkens Gazette

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Mums snapped up prizes in better journeys competition

A Helensburgh mum won first prize in a photo competition for ‘better journeys’. Mairi Queen ...
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Finnart oil terminal closure announced with job losses expected

Last Friday, it was revealed the Finnart oil terminal will close with the loss of ...

By The Lochside Press

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River Guardians volunteers. Photographed by Harvey Smart.

River Guardians: Guarding the Leven

It’s an overcast, warm and muggy day and the River Guardians volunteer group is down ...

By Harvey Smart, Clydesider

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100 days of the Green Transition

Scottish Beacon launches ‘100 Days of the Green Transition’

At the Scottish Beacon, we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Local Storytelling Exchange, ...

By The Scottish Beacon

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No M77 treehouse in Pollok Free State

The lasting legacy of the Pollok Free State

A couple of miles from Govanhill, in a small room in the attic of a ...

By Katherine Mackinnon, Greater Govanhill

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Planning officials in favour Of 14-storey city centre student block at former nightclub

Officials are recommending that permission be granted for a 14-storey, 195-bed Novel Student complex at ...

By reGlasgow

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Transitioning to Renewables: Lessons from the Past

From the use of whale oil for lighting in the 1800s to the production of ...

By The Orkney News

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Green ways to improve Spurtleshire

The Edinburgh Nature Network is a joint initiative between the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Edinburgh ...

By Broughton Spurtle

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Sullom Voe Terminal. Photo: BP

University study exploring how green hydrogen production would impact local economy

The study is being undertaken by the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Energy Policy and ...

By Chris Cope, Shetland News

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