Environment

A unique new experience will let people take a look inside Scotland's famous Kelpies

Cultural attractions

Economic boost predicted as Scots invited to climb inside the Kelpies

US president-elect Donald Trump playing golf at Turnberry golf course

US president-elect Donald Trump playing golf at Turnberry golf course

The story behind Donald Trump's new Scottish golf course

SSE branding is a familiar sight for those driving around the Highlands

SSE branding is a familiar sight for those driving around the Highlands

Renewable energy

Pleas for help from distressed rural communities are being ignored

Scotland has the highest proportion of green job advertisements of any of the UK's nations and regions

Scotland has the highest proportion of green job advertisements of any of the UK's nations and regions

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Scotland outpacing rest of the UK with green jobs, new figures show

The wildcat kitten has been seen with no collar

The wildcat kitten has been seen with no collar

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Wildcat kitten spotted in new footage as population thrives

But beneath the surface, this COP reflects a dangerous breakdown in global co-operation

But beneath the surface, this COP reflects a dangerous breakdown in global co-operation

Failure to co-operate on climate will spell disaster

Despite positivity towards clean fuel, 86% of businesses surveyed claim that private companies need more clarity from the Government on what future sources of energy will be

Despite positivity towards clean fuel, 86% of businesses surveyed claim that private companies need more clarity from the Government on what future sources of energy will be

Just Transition

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Majority of Scottish businesses support fossil fuel phase-out, new figures show

Eric Trump recently criticised the Scottish Government's handling of the oil and gas industry

Eric Trump recently criticised the Scottish Government's handling of the oil and gas industry

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Scottish Government responds to Eric Trump's Aberdeen oil claims

The iconic capercaillie is facing extinction

The iconic capercaillie is facing extinction

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Iconic species in Scotland under threat from breeding of game birds

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has slammed the newly agreed climate deal for falling short on funding targets

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has slammed the newly agreed climate deal for falling short on funding targets

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Scottish Greens slam ‘hopeless’ COP29 climate deal

Climate talks, which were due to finish yesterday, are now at a standstill in Baku after nations couldn't agree on financial settlements to curb climate change

Climate talks, which were due to finish yesterday, are now at a standstill in Baku after nations couldn't agree on financial settlements to curb climate change

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COP29 climate talks on 'verge of collapse' as delegates storm out of negotiations

Can we set a target of 50% of new builds being social housing?

Can we set a target of 50% of new builds being social housing?

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Let’s take a distinctly Scottish approach to building new homes

Archive image of a worker with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa)

Archive image of a worker with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa)

Environment watchdog identifies source of 'fishy smell' in Scottish villages

Scotland's offshore wind is helping to power the UK

Scotland's offshore wind is helping to power the UK

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Scotland's been powering Britain for decades. Time to get something back

Keir Starmer's government has an obsession, writes Richard Murphy

Keir Starmer's government has an obsession, writes Richard Murphy

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Richard Murphy: GB Energy is just a private equity fund. Don't be fooled

A demonstration was held outside the Scottish Parliament by climate campaigners

A demonstration was held outside the Scottish Parliament by climate campaigners

Glasgow City Council endorses global treaty calling for end to fossil fuels

The decision approves around 847 'net zero ready' homes

The decision approves around 847 'net zero ready' homes

City of Edinburgh Council

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Scottish coastal town set for £1.3bn regeneration project

Farmers protested in Westminster over Labour's plans to impose fresh taxes on family farms

Farmers protested in Westminster over Labour's plans to impose fresh taxes on family farms

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'We're going to make them listen': Farmers collar Scottish Labour MPs over tax raid

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

Jeremy Clarkson speaks with the media during a protest in Westminster over Labour's tax raid on family farms

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Farmers blast 'cruel' Labour tax raid as Jeremy Clarkson joins Westminster protest

Scotland has a record number of 'excellent' bathing waters

Scotland has a record number of 'excellent' bathing waters

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Figures show record number of 'excellent' bathing waters in Scotland

The Welsh Government has pulled out of plans for a UK deposit return scheme

The Welsh Government has pulled out of plans for a UK deposit return scheme

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Welsh Government pulls out of UK deposit return scheme

Grangemouth petrochemical plant

Grangemouth petrochemical plant

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Grangemouth owner Petroineos rejects new buyout offer for site

Conference participants attend day six at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Conference participants attend day six at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Alyn Smith: COP highlights Scotland's need for greater interconnectivity

Millerhill near Edinburgh

Millerhill near Edinburgh

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‘Disturbing’: Pollution from Scottish sites burning rubbish surged last year

A person walks past art in the Turkey Pavilion at COP29

A person walks past art in the Turkey Pavilion at COP29

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'COP29 sits on a knife edge': Scottish observer gives behind-the-scenes verdict

Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

Climate activists from Greenpeace and Uplift during a demonstration outside the Scottish Court of Session, Edinburgh, on the first day of the Rosebank and Jackdaw judicial review hearing

Climate Emergency

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Lorna Slater: Optimism of COP26 here in Scotland has turned to dust

Organic Architects say this is what the distillery will look like after redevelopment

Organic Architects say this is what the distillery will look like after redevelopment

'Monarch of the Glen' distillery set for net zero transformation

Protesters outside the proposed site for a new coal mine near Whitehaven, Cumbria

Protesters outside the proposed site for a new coal mine near Whitehaven, Cumbria

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Coal power stations to be banned in UK in bid to tackle pollution

John Swinney attending the AgriScot event to hear from the agriculture sector

John Swinney attending the AgriScot event to hear from the agriculture sector

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MSPs vote to reverse Labour Government's 'family farm tax'

Grangemouth petrochemical plant will close next year

Grangemouth petrochemical plant will close next year

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Grangemouth transition planning should have started five years ago, MSPs told

Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin

Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin

'Good global citizen' Scotland to fund cholera vaccine testing in Africa

Areas of Inverness are forecast to be underwater by 2050

Areas of Inverness are forecast to be underwater by 2050

Who will foot the bill for the impact of climate chaos in Scotland?

Golden eagle disappearances are being treated as suspicious

Golden eagle disappearances are being treated as suspicious

Police Scotland

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RSPB 'highly suspicious' after eagle vanishes in bird of prey crime hotspot

A fisherman landing his catch

A fisherman landing his catch

Row as Scottish fishing bosses brand conservation group's report ‘fake news’

Wildfires have the potential to burn for days

Wildfires have the potential to burn for days

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Global delegates gather in Scotland to discuss prevention of wildfires

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks on day two of the Cop29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks on day two of the Cop29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan

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Keir Starmer pledges 81 per cent gas emissions cut by 2035 at COP29

The new subsea cable will run between Hunterston in Ayrshire to Kilroot in Northern Ireland

The new subsea cable will run between Hunterston in Ayrshire to Kilroot in Northern Ireland

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Ofgem approves subsea electricity cable between Scotland and Northern Ireland

Protesters gathered outside the Court of Session as the first submission was heard on Tuesday

Protesters gathered outside the Court of Session as the first submission was heard on Tuesday

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Legal challenge against Rosebank oil field begins in Edinburgh

The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator examines the long-term trend for butterflies since 1979

The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator examines the long-term trend for butterflies since 1979

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Ten new butterfly species discovered in Scotland due to climate change

The president-elect has previously referred to climate change as a “hoax” and “created by the Chinese to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.

The president-elect has previously referred to climate change as a “hoax” and “created by the Chinese to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.

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Scottish Greens brand Donald Trump 'conspiracy theorist' ahead of climate summit

The Scottish Government still holds that Scotland will be a “Net Zero” nation by 2045

The Scottish Government still holds that Scotland will be a “Net Zero” nation by 2045

Climate Emergency

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Missed climate targets reveal need for a new approach, says expert

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

The cost to the city to try and reach the green milestone is predicted to be at least £23 billion

Climate Emergency

Scottish city set to miss key climate target by 2030

It is feared that Donald Trump may again pull out of the Paris Agreement

It is feared that Donald Trump may again pull out of the Paris Agreement

Climate Emergency

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Donald Trump's re-election is 'bad news' for green transition, warn climate activists

Dr Ruth Tingay of Raptor Persecution UK warned that “if the killings continue, it’s likely there will be a push to ban gamebird shooting outright.

Dr Ruth Tingay of Raptor Persecution UK warned that “if the killings continue, it’s likely there will be a push to ban gamebird shooting outright.

Animal Conservation

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Illegally shot buzzard experienced 'significant unnecessary suffering'

Brechin experienced severe flooding in 2023

Brechin experienced severe flooding in 2023

All the Scottish towns and cities that may be underwater by 2050

The Scottish Government has confirmed wood-burning stoves will be permitted in new homes

The Scottish Government has confirmed wood-burning stoves will be permitted in new homes

Scottish Government

Wood-burning stoves to be permitted in new homes following review

The formal consultation will run until next February

The formal consultation will run until next February

Dumfries and Galloway

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Consultation launched for Scotland's new National Park in Galloway

Sarah Boyack did not vote as she was 10,000 miles away in Sydney

Sarah Boyack did not vote as she was 10,000 miles away in Sydney

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Scottish Labour's net zero chief missed climate change vote after flying to Australia

John Swinney was less than impressed with the Conservatives at FMQs

John Swinney was less than impressed with the Conservatives at FMQs

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John Swinney left 'perplexed' as he tears into 'posturing' Tories at FMQs

Two activists were charged by the police

Two activists were charged by the police

Protesters charged after lock-on to Scottish Parliament to reject new gas plant

Locals have been skiing on the mountain since the 1930s

Locals have been skiing on the mountain since the 1930s

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Scottish ski resort 'fighting for survival' as climate change pushes season back

The ice cream firm has invested more than £6.5 million in its renewable energy infrastructure

The ice cream firm has invested more than £6.5 million in its renewable energy infrastructure

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Scottish ice cream firm generates enough green energy for 41,000 homes

Anti-nuclear demonstrators on a beach near Coulport

Anti-nuclear demonstrators on a beach near Coulport

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Allowing radioactive air pollution shows human folly has no bounds

Now is the time for Europe to commit to meaningful, lasting resilience, writes Assa Samake-Roman

Now is the time for Europe to commit to meaningful, lasting resilience, writes Assa Samake-Roman

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Assa Samake-Roman: Floods in Spain aren’t surprising – our inaction is