Strategic partnership aims to unlock the potential of the Caledonian Canal, Loch Ness and the Great Glen, bringing together tourism, renewable energy, heritage and community prosperity.Scottish Canals is joining Highland CIC as a strategic partner and becoming a member of the Highland Renewables Network, supporting...
By Cris Thacker, Fred. Olsen Renewables“The Highlands stand at one of the most significant moments in their recent history. Renewable energy investment is coming to the region at an extraordinary scale. However, the real measure of success will not simply be how much renewable energy...
With billions of pounds of investment, a world-renowned visitor economy and extraordinary natural and cultural assets, the Highlands has the potential to demonstrate how economic prosperity, thriving communities and a healthy environment can go hand in hand.By Yvonne Crook, Chair of Highland CICThere are moments...
Thousands of households, businesses and community buildings across the UK are benefitting from direct electricity bill support through RES’ pioneering Local Electricity Discount Scheme (LEDS), which has now delivered more than £10 million in payments since launching 13 years ago.The scheme gives eligible properties close to participating wind and solar farms a discount on their electricity...
By Yvonne Crook, Chair, Highland CICIt was a privilege to attend the Scottish Renewables conference and to feel first-hand the energy, ambition and confidence of a sector that will play a defining role in Scotland’s future. It was equally encouraging to meet so many of...
Fred. Olsen Renewables has submitted a Section 36 application to Scottish Ministers for a 20-turbine wind farm proposal at Invercassley in Sutherland. The 144MW scheme, which lies approximately 4.5km north-west of Rosehall near Lairg, would deliver £720,000 each year in community benefit for the 35-year lifetime...
A series of recommendations aimed at reducing poverty and inequality across the Highlands by 2030 will come before Highland Council this week. The independent Highland Poverty and Equality Commission’s final report, Essential Elements, draws on nine months of extensive engagement across the region - including 26...
Highland CIC Chair joins international leaders at Federated Hermes to champion the Highlands as a 'living laboratory' for a just transitionAs global attention turns towards how the transition to net zero can deliver lasting social, economic and environmental benefits, the Highlands of Scotland are increasingly...
Balnespick Wind Farm PodcastFred. Olsen Renewables new podcast seriesThere’s a ridge of open moorland in the Scottish Highlands, east of Tomatin and north of Carrbridge, earmarked for a windfarm that could generate enough clean energy to power tens of thousands of homes and businesses. For the...
History won't judge us by the turbines we builtYvonne Crook, Chair, Highland CICHistory won't judge this generation by the turbines we built or the pylons we erected.It will judge us by what we chose to build around them.The Highlands stand at one of the most...