Mull turbine approved
Planning permission has been granted for a wind turbine to be installed near a shellfish factory on the Isle of Mull
Planning permission has been granted for a wind turbine to be installed near a shellfish factory on the Isle of Mull
A new 26 turbine wind farm between Dalavich and Inveraray is winding its way through Argyll and Bute Council’s planning process
ScottishPower has won the seabed rights to develop its first offshore windfarm in Scottish waters, off the west coast of Islay.
Strong winds likely across parts of the Inner and Outer Hebrides with possibility of gusts between 65-75 mph, and possibly as high as 80mph in the most exposed parts of the Outer Hebrides, warns Met Office.
Additionally, a change in wind direction to the south-southwest later in the day will bring Skye and the Isles of Lewis and Harris into the area of stronger winds too, before winds generally ease from the south by the end of the day.
As well bringing down trees at Achintee Road, the blustery conditions caused the already precarious (old) stand to partially lose its roof.
The next funding round for grants of up to £7,000 opens on May 1
Musical fun and games on Seil at a special Big Ears Little Ears performance by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra on its summer tour
CalMac warns of widespread disruption to ferry services.