Major environmental groups seriously compromised by wind developers’ cash

One of the most genuinely shocking developments in the disputed push for wind generated energy Continue reading

Wildlife crime success: Argyll farmer convicted of possession of highly toxic Carbofuran

Carbofuran found at Tom McKellar farm at Bridge or Orchy

50 year old Tom McKellar of Bridge of Orchy pled  guilty today to possession of the banned substance, Carbofuran. Continue reading

Mull eagle hide moves to Glen Seilisdeir to view new breeding pair

Fingal and Iona nesting

A new pair of white-tailed sea eagles is set to enchant visitors this Easter as the renowned Mull Eagle Watch Continue reading

Eilean Eisdeal host 7th April sales pitch on local tidal energy generation

Nova Innovation, an Edinburgh-based tidal energy developer,contacted Continue reading

SNH offer first shearwater special on Isle of Rum

© SNH shearwater

This Easter will be like no other for those who choose to be part of a first time opportunity Continue reading

A Scott back at the South Pole

Another Scott at the South Pole

Captain Robert Falcon Scott of the Antarctic made the journey to the South Pole from the hut Continue reading

Tourism engine for Argyll and the Isles a bright hope

AIT banner

Tomorrow (1st March 2012), at the spectacular Portavadie Marina, Argyll and the Isles Strategic Tourism Partnership is hosting Continue reading

81%-full Hillhead school closed on an educational benefit statement copied from Arbroath? Who needs a law?

fire engine Hillhead Wick 81%

(Updated) The decision from the Education Secretary to close Hillhead Primary school in Wick, demonstrates – yet again – that what is wrong Continue reading

RSPB Scotland welcomes government blueprint for decision taking on offshore renewables

The Scottish Government has just published a blueprint to streamline Continue reading