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Orkney’s £1bn power link set to unlock a new wave of renewable energy

A major subsea electricity connection is bringing Orkney into the GB transmission network and creating capacity for 220MW of new renewable power.

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Scotland’s biggest industry just got even bigger

Food and drink sector powers ahead with £5.7bn boost to economy Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing industry is going from strength to strength, with new figures showing a major boost to economic growth and jobs across the country. A fresh report from the Food and Drink Federation reveals the sector grew by an impressive 20.2% […]

25 March 2026

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UK Cities Compete for £10m National Title | City of Culture

Nine places across the UK have been shortlisted in an exciting race to become UK City of Culture 2029 – a competition that continues to drive investment, pride and opportunity in communities nationwide. The longlisted locations: Each candidate will now each receive £60,000 in funding to develop their bids further. At stake is a major […]

18 March 2026

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Jobs, Skills and Wildlife: Loch Lomond’s Bold Nature Recovery Plan Begins

Scotland’s Woodland Comeback: £670k Boost Could Unlock £9.2m Nature Revival Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park is set to lead one of the country’s most ambitious woodland restoration drives after securing more than £670,000 in development funding – a first step that could unlock a further £9.2 million for large scale nature recovery. The […]

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