***Press release on the morning of 01 April 2026*** 'Glen Close-ta-hame' | New wind farm approved on Edinburgh's Pentland Hills As part of Gillian Martin's plans to forge forward with renewables and onshore wind - as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and...
ENVIRONMENT
There ARE ‘alternatives’ | Scot Gov responds to SNCC Letter
There ARE alternatives | Renewable Energy Developments & Alternatives to Onshore Wind (alone) Proposed to be delivered through an energy mix and Scot Gov acknowledges and agrees that "Offshore wind presents a transformational opportunity to grow our economy"...
Highland Council’s Updated Guidance for Communities on Planning
HC's Updated 'Guide to the Planning System for Community Councils' (and Communities) "The purpose of planning is to manage the development and use of land in the long-term public interest." Guide to the Planning System for Community Councils The Highland Council's...
SEPA Flood Risk Management Phase 1 Consultation
Flooding is Scotland’s most expensive climate risk and is expected to worsen due to wetter winters, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather. Many homes and businesses are already at risk, and this will increase without action. A two-phase consultation is underway...
Rural Communities & Energy Infrastructure > Where’s the plan?
On Communities, Local Stakeholders & Major Energy Infrastructure | Holyrood Visit | 24 Feb 26 Where's the Plan Scot Gov & ECU? On Tuesday 24 Feb 2026, Community Councils across Rural Scotland came together and headed to Holyrood to give voice to their concerns...
LYNEMORE WIND FARM > Be Informed > Stay Informed > Feedback now
Be Informed > Stay Informed > Feedback now LYNEMORE WIND FARM REVISED PLANS + REVISED SUBMISSION TO ECU > MAKING A COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION Thank you for taking the time to attend Galileo Empower’s ‘Community Engagement’ session. Now your community...
Community Consultation | Native Woodland Creation | Local Estates
Strathnairn Community | Strathnairn Community Groups | Local Estates | Biodiversity | Nature Restoration | Environmental Economics Local Community Consultation on Native Woodland Creation on Aberarder Estate & Dunmaglass Estate TreeStory is working on behalf of...
Strathdearn & Wind Power | Has saturation point been reached?
Renewable energy | Wind Power | Environmental Economics Strathdearn & Wind Power | Has saturation point been reached? A timely, balanced and considered viewpoint from our neighbouring rural community with the prospect of 8 further incoming windfarms on the horizon...
RSPB Survey – endangered birds and loch users to co-exist
Loch-users in a c.50km radius of the Inverness area - we need you! Help the RSPB explore ways for endangered birds and loch-users to co-exist. If you're 18+, we'd love to hear from you! Share your views and make a difference: http://Share your views by clicking here...









