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Armadale Wind Farm turbines would have 'startling' effect on landscape, planning officers says as councillors are advised to object to the development

27 February 2024
Armadale Wind Farm turbines would have 'startling' effect on landscape, planning officers says as councillors are advised to object to the development

Armadale Wind Farm turbines would have 'startling' effect on landscape, planning officers says as councillors are advised to object to the development

27 February 2024

Members of the North Planning Applications Committee will consider the application at their meeting on March 5.


Kayak stalwart Ken says it's a privilege to win Caithness sport award

12 December 2023
Kayak stalwart Ken says it's a privilege to win Caithness sport award

Kayak stalwart Ken says it's a privilege to win Caithness sport award

12 December 2023

Ken Nicol called it “an honour and a privilege” to be named as Scottish ClubSport’s 2023 Caithness service to sport winner.


What will happen to 140-tonne stockpile of combustible sodium at Dounreay?

25 September 2023
What will happen to 140-tonne stockpile of combustible sodium at Dounreay?

What will happen to 140-tonne stockpile of combustible sodium at Dounreay?

25 September 2023

Dounreay's operators have still to decide what to do with the remaining 140 tonne stockpile of sodium on site.


North Sutherland and Caithness at 'tipping point' with onshore wind turbines

20 July 2023
North Sutherland and Caithness at 'tipping point' with onshore wind turbines

North Sutherland and Caithness at 'tipping point' with onshore wind turbines

20 July 2023

A tipping point has been reached with new onshore wind farms in the far north of mainland Scotland, it is being claimed.


Solar farm mooted for Thurso farm site

12 May 2023
Solar farm mooted for Thurso farm site

Solar farm mooted for Thurso farm site

12 May 2023

Farmland to the west of Thurso is being earmarked for what would be the first commercial solar farm in the far north.


Highland Council landscape officer says turbines at Armadale would 'detract' from village's character

05 January 2023
Highland Council landscape officer says turbines at Armadale would 'detract' from village's character

Highland Council landscape officer says turbines at Armadale would 'detract' from village's character

05 January 2023

Twelve huge wind turbines would unacceptably impair the outlook between a far north stretch of the NC500 and the sea, it has been claimed.


Villagers in Armadale join forces to resist wind farm scheme

19 May 2022
Villagers in Armadale join forces to resist wind farm scheme

Villagers in Armadale join forces to resist wind farm scheme

19 May 2022

Battle lines have been drawn up over newly tabled plans to develop a 12-turbine wind farm on the north Sutherland coast.


Developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale wind farm

09 May 2022
Developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale wind farm

Developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale wind farm

09 May 2022

A green energy company has denied seeking to bribe potential objectors to go along with its bid to develop a new wind farm on the far north coast.


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