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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

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

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

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,

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

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