Tag: western isles

Scots network project aims to revolutionise peatland restoration in Europe

Environment

Ryan Nixon - September 30, 2022

A NEW network is being trialled to help monitor the health of peatland across Scotland's islands, in what is believed to be the first...

Historic Victorian dam saved by funding from Scots salmon farmers

Environment

Ryan Nixon - September 27, 2022

A HISTORIC Victorian dam on the Western Isles has been saved from ruin by Scotland’s salmon farmers. The Fincastle Dam in West Harris was on...

Scots start-up powers first zero-carbon performances at festival

Business

Ryan Nixon - July 15, 2022

A SCOTS start-up has powered the first zero-carbon performances at a festival in Scotland thanks to its innovative generator. PlusZero successfully powered the Islands Stage...

Oil giant hit with £400,000 bill following grounding mishap

News

Deadline News Journalist - February 3, 2017

The UK coastguard has sent a bill in the region of £400,000 to drilling giants Transocean after one of its oil rigs ran aground...

Couple selling unique “blackhouse” replica for £200,000

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - July 15, 2015

A SCOTTISH couple are selling what is thought to be the only replica of a traditional Western Isles "blackhouse". Margaret Bennett lived in a blackhouse...