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Sturgeon hails ‘crucial’ offshore windfarms as new Shetland projects progress

New offshore wind power projects will be “crucial” as Scotland seeks to become “one of the net-zero capitals of Europe”, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister spoke out as seabed agreements were announced for three new developments in the ...

22 Aug 2022 at 13:29

Scotland

Ownerless property could be transferred to public control to help communities

Land and properties without an owner could be transferred to public control to benefit local communities as part of an “ambitious” new scheme. The proposal comes from the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR), who represents the ...

23 Sept 2022 at 16:26

Scotland

School pupils to get safety lessons as part of plan to cut water deaths

Pupils will be given water safety lessons and signs around lochs and reservoirs will be improved as part of plans to reduce the risk of people drowning. The new Water Safety Action Plan has been drawn up by the Scottish Government and a ...

25 Mar 2022 at 13:55

Scotland

ScotWind leasing project moves to next phase as seabed agreements reached

Seabed agreements for 17 offshore wind projects have been agreed, Crown Estate Scotland has announced. The ScotWind project, which allowed private companies to buy up parts of Scotland’s seabed to build offshore wind farms, will now ...

13 Apr 2022 at 14:55

Scotland

ScotWind projects could bring £25bn boost to supply chain, say developers

The Scottish supply chain will see a £25 billion investment as part of the ScotWind project, according to developers. As part of the initiative, 17 areas of Scotland’s seabed have been leased to major energy companies with a view ...

27 Apr 2022 at 15:55

Scotland

Largest gold nugget found in Scotland in over 400 years goes on display

The largest gold nugget found in Scotland in more than 400 years has gone on display in a public collection. The “Douglas” gold nugget weighs 85 grams (three ounces) and was found in a river in Perthshire in 2017. Due to its ...

31 Aug 2022 at 14:47

Offshore wind sector will employ almost 100,000 by 2030, report predicts

The number of people working in the UK offshore wind industry will surge to almost 100,000 by 2030, according to a new report. The Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) study found that the sector currently supports more ...

13 Jun 2022 at 15:51

Scotland

Fishermen raise concerns over 17 new offshore wind projects

A fishing industry group has called for “meaningful engagement” after the announcement of 17 new offshore wind projects along Scotland’s coastline. On Monday, Crown Estate Scotland announced the results of the ScotWind ...

17 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Fishermen raise concerns over new offshore wind projects

17 Jan 2022 at 14:56

Scotland

17 projects awarded £700m in contracts for offshore wind farms

Contracts worth almost £700 million have been awarded to 17 projects for new offshore wind farms along Scotland’s coasts. Crown Estate Scotland was charged with overseeing the ScotWind Leasing bidding process,...

17 Jan 2022 at 12:27

Crown Estate devolution would be ‘equitable’ for Wales – Liz Saville Roberts

Wales’ devolved Government should be given control of Crown properties worth billions, in order to drive prosperity, Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader has said. Liz Saville Roberts said devolving control over ...

09 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

First leases enabling offshore wind to supply oil platforms announced

The winners of what is said to be the world’s first round of leasing projects designed to enable offshore wind energy to directly supply oil and gas platforms have been announced by Crown Estate Scotland. ...

24 Mar 2023 at 12:32

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