Crown Estate strikes deals for windfarms in North Sea
Plans to build windfarms in the North Sea have taken a giant step forward after the Crown Estate announced it has agreed leases for two sites off Fife and Tayside. (...)
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Dutch energy company Tocardo BV looking at Tay for tidal energy project
A Dutch energy company is considering the Tay for a new tidal wave project that could eventually provide power for thousands of homes. (...)
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Aberdeenshire fisheries communities urged to help European funding bid
Stonehaven is to host an engagement event that could help open a £1.2 million fund for sustainable development in Aberdeenshire fisheries communities. (...)
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Plans to create seal protection zone at Kirkcaldy
A stretch of Kirkcaldy's shoreline could be designated a safe haven for seals under new legislation. (...)
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Councillors consider bid for 600ft Methil wind turbine — amid concerns over noise level
Proposals to create a massive wind turbine just off the Fife coast are to come under the spotlight this week when councillors consider their formal response to a consultation on the project. (...)
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Future of Perthshire salmon unclear as talks held with 'benefactor'
The future of an award-winning Perthshire research unit which helps ensure the future of salmon stocks on the River Tay is hanging in the balance. (...)
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Fresh fears over erosion at Montrose beach
Steps leading to Montrose beach have fallen victim to coastal erosion, adding to already grave concerns on the issue. (...)
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Usan Salmon Fisheries receives six-figure European grant
Usan Salmon Fisheries of Montrose — one of the few remaining salmon netters in the country — has been awarded a European grant of more than £100,000 to invest in its business. (...)
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BiFab at the centre of Scotland's renewable energy revolution
A Fife company has been placed at the heart of Scotland's renewable energy revolution after being awarded a contract to help construct the country's most advanced tidal-powered turbine. (...)
Storm forces Kirkcaldy sea defences back on agenda
The flooding that hit Kirkcaldy Esplanade during the storms this week is once again sparking calls for the town's coastal defences to be shored up sooner rather than later. (...)
More on: Kirkcaldy Esplanade | Inverkeithing | Burntisland | Kirkcaldy | Fife Council
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Promising signs for Loch Leven's brown trout
Recent research shows "hopeful signs" for the recovery of the world-renowned Loch Leven brown trout. (...)
More on: Scottish Natural Heritage | Kinross Estate Company | Marine Scotland | Centre for Ecology and Hydrology | Loch Leven
