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Norwegian company Statkraft plans to develop the 18-turbine Energy Isles wind farm in Yell. This image is a visualisation of what it could look like. Photo: Energy Isles

Energy in Shetland: what’s next for the islands?

People will get the rare chance to hear from a range of energy developers in ...

By Shetland News

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The ‘Hebridean wind rush’: A growth opportunity for global corporations but not community-owned energy? 

A Hebridean wind rush is gathering momentum. But as global corporations secure space on the ...

By Netty Sopata, Fios

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Wind turbines in Claonaig, Scotland, showcasing renewable energy amidst lush fields.

The Power Shift: voices from rural Scotland on the renewable energy rush

Scotland is in the grip of an energy revolution. Across the country, wind and solar ...

By Mike Small and Rhiannon J Davies

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The land at Scatsta which is set to be leased from the SIC by Statkraft. Photo: SIC

Statkraft revives controversial wind farm plan near Dunoon, community benefit details revealed

Statkraft says it is to take forward plans for a hydrogen project at Scatsta after ...

By Chris Cope, The Shetland News

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Fringe 2025: new crime thriller at Edinburgh Deaf Festival – also for hearing audiences

Audiences for BBC’s The Reunion and ITV’s thriller Code of Silence were intrigued by these ...

By Joanna Matthews, The Edinburgh Reporter

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Close-up of an adult holding a baby's hand by Alexander Mass

Scotland must promise to tackle racism in the care system

Scotland must “do more to tackle racism and bias” in child protection, according to the ...

By Karin Goodwin for The Ferret / Migrant Women Press

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GIFC 25 Carnival Parade snakes its way through Victoria Road to Govanhill Park. Photo by Karen Gordon.

Glasgow’s local anti-racist festival: a riot of colour and community activism with an important message

The annual Govanhill International Festival & Carnival (GIFC) parade took place on Saturday, kicking off ...

By Devon McCole and Sadia Sikandar

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Costa Hill looking towards Burgar Hill Image credit Martin Laird

Explore low-carbon futures at Orkney International Science Festival

Place-based learning experts First Hand are set to stage a 3-day event in Orkney, exploring how ...
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Campaigners in Stonehaven protest against plastic pollution ahead of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations

Stonehaven joined communities up and down Scotland and the rest of the UK uniting for ...

By The Bellman

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MP for Midlothian, Kirsty McNeil

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill leads UK-wide delegation calling for social club revival

On Tuesday 15 July, a national delegation of social club members from across the UK ...

By Luke Jackson, Midlothian View

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Edinburgh MP calls for safe passage for students from Gaza

Edinburgh West MP, Christine Jardine, has written to the Foreign Office calling for steps to ...

By Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter

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Understanding the impact of man-made structures on the marine environment

How manmade structures are affecting marine life is to be researched by an international team ...

By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News

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