News in and around the Kyle of Sutherland area
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The growing amount, complexity, increasing fast pace of the process, and the way decisions on applications are reached - with some given the green light despite widespread local opposition - are some of the challenges faced by the local communities around the Kyle of Sutherland. “It seems [Scottish Ministers Alastair
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The meeting was organised by the local campaign group NORoS (No Ring of Steel Kyle of Sutherland). It was held on 13th February at Bonar Bridge Hall, with over 150 people attending. Those in the community who are concerned about the cumulative, socio-economic and environmental effects of new renewable energy
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Fiona MacLeod writes about the provision -or rather lack of provision- of Gaelic in Sutherland schools, which is key to maintaining interest for the language in the community. By Fiona MacLeod I spent an enjoyable few days with my family at the Royal National Mòd in Oban in October last
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A new, independent study published in February has revealed the major impact of two wind farm funds on communities in central Sutherland. By Tom Black The study’s findings show that the community benefit funds linked to SSE Renewables Achany and RWE Rosehall wind farms have delivered significant value across
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There have been 20 planning applications for onshore wind farm developments in and around our area since 2019 (five of those in the last 12 months). This is more than all the applications received in the 15-year period between 2003 and 2018, unprecedented in numbers, size and investment. Last September,
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The Flow Country, located in Caithness and Sutherland, is a vast, ecologically significant landscape spanning 4,000 Km2. By Elizabeth Lunardini It features Europe’s largest blanket bog, a type of wetland ecosystem that plays a crucial role in global climate regulation by storing around 400 million tonnes of carbon
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A group of farmers, crofters and crafters have come together to create this community interest company that will create a consignment mill where farmers can bring their fleeces for processing. By Donna Gillies When Donald and I brought sheep back to The Hirsel in Ardgay after a 30 year absence,
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Carbisdale Castle owner Samantha Kane talks about her plans for this important landmark. Over the last six months, a substantial amount of work has been undertaken to restore it to its original grandeur and she is now recruiting for staff in various positions. By Silvia Muras A successful barrister and
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Undisturbed peatlands cover just 3% of the world’s land area but they hold nearly 30% of all the carbon stored in land By Catriona Hill COP26 brought the world to Glasgow and has raised public awareness of the impact of climate change on an unparalleled level. I had the
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Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries is planting trees to fight climate change By Sean Robertson The Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust has previously written about increasing stream temperatures under climate change conditions, and how this poses a threat to aquatic life. One way to remedy the problem is to plant trees
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The group is bringing first-class musicians to local venues across Sutherland and has recently received the "Club of the Year 2019" at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. We met with the Sutherland Sessions committee on a stormy February afternoon at Invershin pub. The photo shoot was