Scotland

Port of Ardersier gets green light from government to become offshore wind hub, as Dong Energy inks deal for Vestas 8MW turbines

Chemicals giant intends to become 'major player' in shale gas exploration after acquiring 51 per cent of 127 square mile licence area

New £74m biomass project at Speyside distillery secures funding from government, Green Investment Bank and investor John Laing

Scottish technology is being used to tap fjords for heat in Norway, so why not Scotland?

Alex Salmond unveils £20m fund to deliver 500MW of community and locally owned renewable energy projects

Greenpeace calls on DECC to re-run consultation on controversial plans to relax fracking trespass rules, as Scottish government objects to proposed changes

The 750kW plant at Allt Choire a' Bhalachain is being developed on land managed by Forestry Commission Scotland

Tesco asks public to vote for Scottish and Welsh charities that could benefit from £1.8m plastic bag levy funding each year

Developer waits to see policy outcomes of independence vote before starting construction on Galawhistle and A'Chruach wind farms

Climate Change Minister Amber Rudd cuts ribbon on world leading tide and wave simulator in Edinburgh