Zane Lee

Two funds managed by Foresight Group have agreed to sell their shares in a major battery storage project in Scotland. The deal involves the 50MW Lunanhead site in Perthshire and comes as the company focuses on new energy opportunities. Deal Details and Timeline Foresight Solar Fund and Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Fund each hold a 50 percent stake in the Lunanhead battery energy storage system. They have now signed contracts to sell these stakes to an unnamed buyer. The sale price matches the project's value as of June 30, 2025, though exact figures remain private. This transaction marks a key move…

Scotland stands at a crossroads as artificial intelligence reshapes economies worldwide. With new data centers, supercomputers, and government strategies in play, experts question if the nation can fully grab the opportunities by 2025. Scotland's AI Strategy Takes Shape Scotland launched its AI strategy back in 2021, focusing on trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive tech. This plan aims to boost the economy, society, and even help children through smart tech use. Recent moves show progress. The UK government named Scotland an AI Growth Zone in July 2025. This includes a new supercomputing center in Edinburgh to drive innovation. Officials say it puts…

Deaf charities have slammed the Scottish Government for slow progress on fixing audiology services, two years after a major review exposed deep problems. Groups like the Royal National Institute for Deaf people, National Deaf Childrens Society, and others sent a joint letter urging faster action on Monday, marking the anniversary of the 2023 independent review that found widespread issues in care for children and adults. Background on the Crisis The trouble started with a 2021 audit of NHS Lothian by the British Academy of Audiology. It revealed serious failures affecting hundreds of children, leading to delayed diagnoses and lifelong impacts.…

Moray Council has thrown its full support behind Scotland Loves Local Week 2025, a national push to celebrate and strengthen local businesses. The event runs from August 23 to 30, urging residents to shop, eat, and spend locally to keep communities thriving. Campaign Highlights and Goals Scotland Loves Local Week, led by Scotland's Towns Partnership, focuses on the theme "People Make Places" this year. It spotlights the individuals who run shops, cafes, and services that form the backbone of towns across the country. The campaign comes at a key time, with recent data showing that local spending in Scotland rose…

In the heart of Scotland's West Highlands, Ariundle Oakwood stands out as a captivating ancient woodland that draws visitors with its enchanting beauty and rich biodiversity. Recent reports from nature experts and travelers highlight this spot near Strontian as the country's top magical forest, offering serene trails and glimpses of rare wildlife amid a temperate rainforest setting. What Sets Ariundle Oakwood Apart This woodland is a surviving piece of the Atlantic Oakwoods, a type of temperate rainforest that once covered much of Europe's western coast. Experts describe it as a precious fragment where rain and mild climate create a lush…

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. He called on the UK government to end arms sales, recall Parliament, and impose sanctions right away amid fears of a major Israeli assault on Gaza City. Swinney's Urgent Call for Action John Swinney made his statement on social media platform X on Thursday. He said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions in Gaza equal genocide, and a ground invasion of Gaza City would make things worse. Swinney stressed that the world must act fast. He wants the UK to stop looking away and take strong steps…

Scotland has seen a sharp rise in marine mammal strandings along its coasts over the past three decades, according to a new study from the University of Glasgow. Researchers analyzed data from 1992 to 2022 and found increases across all cetacean species, with some showing alarming exponential growth that raises urgent conservation concerns. Key Findings from the Study The study used records from the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme to track 5,147 cetacean strandings. This marks the first time experts have quantified the trend for all species in Scottish waters. Harbour porpoises made up the largest share, but common dolphins…

A landmark ruling by Scotland's First-tier Tribunal has changed how lease extensions are taxed under Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. In the case of Archer UK Limited versus Revenue Scotland, decided on August 18, 2025, the tribunal said that extending a commercial lease does not count as granting a new lease for LBTT purposes, opening doors for possible tax refunds. Case Background The dispute started with a commercial lease first granted under the old Stamp Duty Land Tax system before 2015. In July 2020, the lease got extended by five years through a simple variation agreement. Archer UK Limited paid…

Legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has named a young golden eagle chick Princeling in Scotland. This milestone happened as part of a major conservation effort to boost eagle numbers in the region, with the chick fledging its nest near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway on August 19, 2025. The Special Naming Moment Sir David, at 99 years old, chose the name Princeling to mean young prince. He believes it stands for fresh hope in bringing back golden eagles to areas where they once thrived. This name fits the project's goals perfectly. Experts kept the chick's birth quiet until it could…

Inverness hosted a major gathering on August 12, 2025, where 53 community councils from across the Scottish Highlands voiced strong concerns over the rapid growth of renewable energy projects. The second Community Council Convention on the Impact of Major Energy Infrastructure drew over 80,000 residents' representatives, leading to calls for urgent government debates and a pause on new developments to address local impacts. Growing Anger in the Highlands Community leaders at the Inverness convention expressed frustration with wind farms, solar arrays, and other renewable setups that they say are industrializing natural landscapes without enough benefits returning to locals. Attendees highlighted…