http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/ Allnewswire: environment and rural affairs en-gb info@allmediascotland.com info@flamegreen.com 360 http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3399/Caithness_Company_steps_up_to_Global_market_place A Caithness company is expanding into the global oil and gas engineering sector with significant backing from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The £2.7m development plan is being taken forward by former Umax directors Jim Mills and Eddie Maclellan who bought Nicolson Engineering... Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3386/Clock_is_Ticking_on_Scottish_Home-selling_Energy_Legislation --- Six in 10 Scots will haggle over house prices if their new home is found to be energy-inefficient --- Six in 10 Scots (60 per cent) would consider re-negotiating the asking price for a property if they discovered it was highly energy-inefficient – according to a new Energy Saving... Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3332/Lambs_to_the_Slaughter Charity Lamb to the Slaughter Islay’s new micro-abattoir is in operation for the first time today with a charity lamb. The island’s previous abattoir was shut down in 2001 since when  animals have been exported to the mainland.  Total control,... Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3055/Extra_Caithness_Funding_Starts_to_Make_a_Difference Extra funding made available by the Scottish Government to assist the economic regeneration of Caithness, is being spent across a rigorous programme of activities driven by Highlands and Island Enterprise (HIE). Twelve million pounds of additional funding was promised to the area  for... Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3038/OPT_to_Trail_Latest_Technology_at_EMEC_Wave_Energy_Test_Site A company developing ocean-going buoys that convert wave energy into electricity will test their latest technology at EMEC, the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre. Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) has signed an agreement for its 150 kilowatt PowerBuoy to undergo extensive trials at... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3029/Regeneration_Partners_Make_Progress Partners involved in the effort to regenerate the economy of Caithness and North Sutherland say they are encouraged by the progress being made. Businesses in the region are currently largely dependent on the Dounreay nuclear plant which is being decommissioned and scheduled for closure by 2025.... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2905/Survey_Offers_Chance_to_Win_Belladrum_Tickets Friendly or boring, remote or safe – these are some of the conflicting descriptions of life in the Highlands and Islands provided by young people taking part in a major on-line survey. Thousands of people aged between 15 and 30 are being urged to fill out the 10-minute survey at... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2897/_Zero_Waste_Will_Boost_Economy_Claims_US_Recycling_Pioneer One of the world’s most successful Zero Waste activists will address a Glasgow conference in August, to argue that a waste free society will be good for the economy and the climate. Renowned US recycling pioneer Eric Lombardi will be the keynote speaker at ‘More Than... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2818/New_Worker_Amazes_Bosses_with_Green_Report Green adviser Rhona Turnbull made a flying start to her job – by ordering her new bosses to make a raft of environmental improvements at their plush HQ.   The expert’s new role with workplace design specialists Space Solutions is to give companies advice on how to... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2789/Green_Energy_Trust_Has_One_Million_Reasons_to_Celebrate_World_Environment_Day ScottishPower celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Green Energy Trust today, on the same day as World Environment Day, by announcing the charity has given away £1 million of funding over the last decade.   Environment Minister, Michael Russell, was guest of honour at a... Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2769/New_Study_Launched_into_Regeneration_of_the_Cabrach A detailed study that examines options for regenerating the Cabrach in Moray is to be launched this week by Richard Lochhead MSP. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) commissioned Nick Brown Associates earlier this year to carry out a healthcheck of the area's economy and community. The... Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2765/Green_Energy_Trust_Celebrates_10th_Anniversary_on_World_Environment_Day ANCIENT stables which Mary Queen of Scots once visited will play host to the 10th anniversary celebrations of the ScottishPower Green Energy Trust on Thursday.   Environment Minister Michael Russell will be guest of honour at the event at Castlemilk Stables on June 5th which coincides... Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2744/Scotlands_First_Tidal_Device_Connects_to_National_Grid A pioneering tidal scheme has taken a significant step forward this week when it began generating electricity on to the National Grid. OpenHydro's tidal device has become Scotland's first grid-connected tidal device to produce electricity from the tides. The device has been installed... Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2711/Regions_Renewables_Companies_Gear_Up_for_All_Energy_08 With just days to go before the UK's only show devoted to renewable energy gets underway on 21st and 22nd May, Highlands and Islands businesses are gearing up to showcase some of the best of the region's talent. Joining the 380 companies and trade bodies from across the globe at this... Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2629/Workplace_Experts_Help_Crop_Centre_See_the_Light Researchers working to improve global food supplies have been given a boost after their Scottish base was refurbished by workplace experts to make it more user friendly.   The Dundee information centre and offices of scientists at the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) play a key... Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2565/Polar_Bear_Takes_People%92s_Pleas_for_Strong_Climate_Bill_to_Government Thousands of postcards calling for Scotland to lead the way on climate change will today (Wednesday 23rd April) be presented to Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, by a polar bear and a WWF volunteer to mark the final day of the Scottish... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2543/Climate_Change_Support_for_a_Strong_Scottish_Bill_Pours_in_From_Around_the_Globe Calls encouraging Scotland to take a global lead in tackling climate change have been pouring in from around the world in their thousands.   From Belgium to Bangladesh and from Malta to Mexico, over 12,000 people from 145 countries have responded to the Scottish Government’s... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2547/Eann_Joins_Caithness_Regeneration_Partnership Thurso man Eann Sinclair has been appointed programme manager for the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership. The partnership, formed last year, aims to drive forward new initiatives to counteract the effects which the decommissioning of Dounreay nuclear plant will have on the... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2505/People_of_Inverness_Get_Chance_to_Call_for_Action_on_Climate_Change Highland capital the final stop on WWF scotland seven cities tour The people of Inverness will have the chance to send the Government a message on climate change this Saturday (12th April) by signing up for a strong Climate Change Bill, when WWF Scotland visits the city in the last major event... Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2450/Labour_Urged_to_Help_Put_Scotland_on_Path_to_Tackling_Climate_Change Scottish Labour will tomorrow (Saturday 29th March) be urged to help Scotland become a world-leader by backing a strong Scottish Climate Bill at a fringe event at the party’s spring conference in Aviemore.   In the session entitled “Tackling Climate Change:... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2444/Aberdonians_Can_Have_Their_Say_on_Climate_Change Granite city the latest stop on WWF Scotland seven cities tour The people of Aberdeen will have the chance to send Government a message on climate change this Saturday (29th  March) by signing up for a strong Climate Change Bill, when WWF Scotland visits the city as part of its... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2425/Burrell_Architects_Glasgow_What_Have_You_Done Sir Barry Gasson and John Meunier, the architects who designed the Burrell Museum are horrified at the Go Ape proposal and the plan to site Go Ape buildings just yards from the picture window in the main gallery. In a statement to SavePollokPark, Barry Gasson comments: “The concept... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2486/Socila_Enterprise_Gears_Up_for_Dynamic_Future A dynamic and sustainable culture of social enterprise within the Highlands and Islands is set to play a crucial role in generating economic growth for Scotland. Gearing up for Growth was the theme for this year's Highlands and Islands Enterprise Zone (HISEZ) conference. HISEZ, itself a... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2408/Scotlandontapgovuk_Goes_Live A new website has been launched today to show businesses what choices they have when the water sector opens up to competition on April 1.   The site, www.scotlandontap.gov.uk, has been built by the regulator, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), to promote the benefits of... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2389/Scottish_Climate_Update_February_2008 TOP LINE:     February was more than 2°C warmer than the long-term average February 2008 was the warmest February since 1998, The sixth sunniest February on record The year so far: February was more than two degrees centigrade warmer than the long-term... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2390/Tackling_Climate_Change_Give_it_a_Go_in_Glasgow WWF visits the dear green place for the latest city event in its nationwide climate change campaign The people of Glasgow will have the chance to send Government a message on climate change this Saturday (15th  March) by signing up for a strong Climate Change Bill, when WWF Scotland... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2388/Sir_Anthony_Cleaver_to_Chair_Caithness_Regeneration_Group Leading UK businessman Sir Anthony Cleaver has been appointed chairman of the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership (CNSRP) executive board. The CNSRP was formed last year by key agencies charged with driving ahead initiatives to ameliorate the economic and social consequences... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2366/People_of_Scotland_can_be_Bravehearts_on_Climate_Change_WWF People of Scotland can be Bravehearts on climate change: WWF - Stirling is third stop on WWF Scotland’s seven cities tour of Scotland The people of Stirling are being urged to make their voices heard on climate change on Saturday 8th  March by signing up for a strong Scottish... Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2340/Scotlands_Seas_Under_Threat_from_Massive_Oil_and_Gas_Exploration As revealed in today's Sunday Herald, almost all Scotland's seas are being offered up for oil and gas exploration by Westminster in the largest ever move of this sort. (1) Contrary to some reports, UK Ministers have not withdrawn plans to allow drilling and seismic testing in the... Sun, 2 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2339/Lib_Dems_Urged_to_Show_Support_for_Strong_Scottish_Climate_Bill Scotland is at a critical point if it wants to lead the way on climate change, a trio of powerful Scottish groups will tell Scottish Liberal Democrats tomorrow (Saturday 1st March) at a fringe event at the party’s spring conference in Aviemore.   Speakers from WWF Scotland,... Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT