Tag: Iceland

Scotland powered by Icelandic volcano “extension cable”, new plans say

A MASSIVE underwater "extension-cable" means Scotland could be powered by Iceland's volcanoes, new plans show. The 1,170km link would transfer geothermal energy between the two...

Mackerel fishermen wage war against foreign ‘pirates’

  SCOTTISH Fishermen are set to launch a war targeting foreign ‘pirates’ who are fishing in Scottish waters. As part of the so-called ‘Mackerel Wars’, Scottish...

Edinburgh Airport flights grounded by ash cloud overhead

Staff at Edinburgh Airport faced a race against the clock to get as many flights as possible airborne today before being forced to close...

Soldier’s son needs his own helmet

By Cara Sulieman A SERVING soldier’s wife has launched an appeal after being told the NHS won’t pay for a special helmet for their baby...

Volcanic ash leaves thousands stranded

By Cara Sulieman & Rory Reynolds THOUSANDS of passengers were stranded at Edinburgh Airport today (Thursday) as volcanic ash moved into Scottish airspace. Staff at the...

Centrepiece staircase at Botanics closed due to damage

By Cara Sulieman BOSSES at the cash-strapped Royal Botanic Gardens (RBGE) face a hefty bill after the centrepiece staircase of their new £15m building started...

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