VisitScotland supports 'sensitive' approach to windfarms
Scotland's national tourism organisation, VisitScotland, says it is not against the principle of windfarm development — despite fears from US billionaire Donald Trump that wind turbines will ''destroy landscapes'' and will be ''seriously detrimental to Scotland's fantastic tourism industry''. (...)
Windfarm that would have spoiled Gleneagles Hotel area views rejected
A windfarm which would have been seen from Gleneagles Hotel has been refused permission because of the effect it would have on the resort. (...)
Friends of the Ochils takes stand against 'industrialisation' of Scotland's hills
An environmental group says it is ''incensed'' at plans to build more wind turbines in the Ochil hills. (...)
Impact of 'inappropriate' Fife wind turbine near New Gilston
A proposed wind turbine in Fife would have a ''major, significant and adverse'' impact on the landscape, objectors have warned. (...)
'It makes a mockery of the planning process' — anger at bid to increase height of Calliacher windfarm turbines
A leading environmental watchdog has slammed plans to increase the height of turbines at a controversial Perthshire windfarm. (...)
Charles Monteith Walker and Pam McBride feature in new St Andrews exhibition
Two modern landscape painters have joined forces for a colourful exhibition in St Andrews. (...)
Councillor claims Gateside wind turbine is evidence of planning system 'deception'
Guidelines surrounding wind turbine applications are "deceptive" and could lead to the nation's countryside being "desecrated," a councillor has claimed. (...)
Heritage Lottery Fund boost for landscape protection groups
More than £3 million has been earmarked by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to protect and conserve some of Perthshire and Fife's best-loved countryside. (...)
Newington Farm wind turbine rejected
The construction of a wind turbine north of Cupar has been prevented after those behind it refused to provide councillors with further details of the potential for noise nuisance. (...)
Planners advise Fife Council to oppose South Cassingry Farm wind turbines
Fife Council planners intend to oppose the installation of a wind farm near Largoward when it is considered by the Scottish Government. (...)
Mountaineering Council of Scotland warns against spread of wind farms
Wind farm proposals in Scotland's wilderness should be a key election issue, according to the Mountaineering Council of Scotland. (...)
Jolomo awards shortlist 'shows landscape painting is now alive and well in Scotland'
An Aberdeenshire artist is among a group of seven Scottish talents to have reached the shortlist for the The Jolomo Bank of Scotland Awards 2011 for Scottish landscape painting. (...)
St Andrews Green Belt Forum fears for future of historic landscape
St Andrews residents have been warned Fife Council's plans for building in the town could destroy its historic landscape. (...)
Scottish Renewables chief responds to Newsnight comment criticism
The chief executive of Scottish Renewables has sought to clarify his position following demands for an apology over remarks he made on television. (...)
Photographer Colin Prior to help Centre for Mountain Studies celebrate milestone
The Centre for Mountain Studies at Perth College UHI is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a presentation by landscape photographer Colin Prior. (...)
Perthshire artist Claudia Massie inspired by changing landscapes
The Perthshire landscape has provided inspiration for generations of artists, and Scottish painter Claudia Massie is no different. Nora McElhone met her to find out more about how her love for autumn and winter views translates on to the canvas. (...)
Dundee lecture by Making Scotland's Landscape presenter Iain Stewart
The presenter of the BBC series Making Scotland's Landscape is to give a lecture at Dundee University next week. (...)
Montrose exhibition by landscape artist David Cook
An exhibition by Mearns landscape painter David Cook has opened at Taylors auction rooms in Montrose. (...)
Professor Iain Stewart Making Scotland's Landscape accessible
The Scottish landscape comes under the spotlight in the new season of programming by BBC Scotland. Jack McKeown talked to television geologist Professor Iain Stewart, who presents the landmark series Making Scotland's Landscape. (...)
Baxter Park shortlisted for UK Landscape Award
Baxter Park in Dundee is the only Scottish location shortlisted in the inaugural UK Landscape Awards. (...)