Reintroducing the Eurasian Lynx to Scotland
The Eurasian lynx is so-called because it has been found in forests that stretch from Europe to central Asia,...
Why should the Scottish woodlands be protected?
Although Scotland is more heavily forested than England or Wales, much of its woodlands have been lost...
Saving the Scottish Wildcat from extinction
In the wilds of Scotland lives the elusive Scottish wildcat, denoted scientifically as Felis silvestris grampia...
Chilling light installation visualizes sea level rise caused by climate change
Ghostly white bands of light are illuminating the coastline in the Outer Hebrides to show the potential rise in...
This gorgeous converted bus hotel in Scotland pulls out all the stops
The world is full of cookie-cutter lodgings, but for those looking for a bit of character on their next vacation,...
Drone operators disturbing wildlife incur fines and jail time in Scotland
The number of cases in Scotland involving drone interference with animals on nature reserves has increased, causing...
World’s most powerful wind turbine installed off the coast of Scotland
The world's most powerful wind turbine was just installed off the coast of Scotland. Developer Vattenfall announced...
Footprints from world’s largest dinosaur discovered in Scotland
Dozens of footprints from ancient sauropods, a kind of creature that scientists believe may have been the largest...
This prefab cabin is designed to take you off grid in the Scottish Highlands
A new piece of prefab architecture will soon bring artists, researchers, and travelers closer to the spectacular...
You can buy this private Scottish island starting at £250,000
In the market for a private island? One off the coast of Shetland is on sale through Vladi Private Islands starting...
Scotland to ban manufacture and sale of plastic cotton swabs
Scotland could be the first country in the United Kingdom to ban plastic-stemmed cotton swabs. A new measure would...
UK’s first polar bear cub in 25 years born in Scotland
25 years have passed since a polar bear was born in Britain - but the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)...
Cities in Scotland to start universal basic income trials
Select residents of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, and North Ayrshire will soon begin receiving unconditional monthly...
Futuristic solar home hidden inside 18th-century stone ruins
The stone ruins of an 18th-century Scottish farmhouse have been brought back to life as the envelope for a surprisingly...
The world’s first floating wind farm just switched online
Five massive wind turbines floating in the sea near Scotland have started sending energy to the grid. Statoil,...
BREAKING: Scotland bans fracking — indefinitely
Go, Scotland! After hearing an overwhelming response from the public on the process of fracking, the country’s...
Scotland to phase out new gas and diesel cars by 2032
We've recently seen a movement of governments banning new petrol and diesel cars - within the past year the Netherlands,...
7 of the best places to view autumn foliage around the world
It may not feel like it, sweaty and sticky as you may be, but if you are a resident of the Northern Hemisphere,...
Curvaceous green landscape near Edinburgh Castle will hide buildings underneath
Scotland’s historic Edinburgh Castle may date back to the 12th century, but the landscape next door is getting...
Giant spikes and other oddities take over a Scottish mansion grounds
A curious sight has taken over one of Scotland’s finest historic grounds. Environmental artist Steve Messam crafted...
Wind power supplied 124% of household electricity needs in Scotland from January through June
Wind power in Scotland is soaring again. The renewable energy source generated 124 percent of Scottish home electricity...
Surprisingly modern hut in the Scottish Highlands is insulated with heather, moss and stone
This small hut nestled in the Scottish Highlands combines the influences of Le Corbusier's iconic Chapelle Notre...
You can now buy a village on the Isle of Skye — here’s how
If you’ve ever wanted to own a village, here's your chance. Mary’s Cottages, located in Elgol on the Isle of...
Scotland’s latest wind farm will help fund 500 new affordable homes
Scotland's Berwickshire Housing Association wants to capture the wind to boost their mission. By launching a new...
Tiny Scottish island powers itself with community-owned off-grid energy system
When you think of the future of electricity in the world, you probably don't envision a small island off the coast...
Modern Cliff House overlooks stunning seaside views on Scotland’s Isle of Skye
Inspired by the region’s simple stone agricultural typology, the Cliff House is constructed with Caithness stone...
Solar-power system could provide clean drinking water in rural India for the first time
A solar-powered purification system could slake the thirsts of rural India with clean drinking water for the first...
Unique solar-powered home in Scotland functions like a Rubik’s cube
This unusual corner house that architect Richard Murphy designed for himself combines sustainable technology with...
BREEAM Excellent primary school pops up on a former brownfield site in Scotland
A former brownfield by a small industrial park just eight miles north of Glasgow has been transformed into an environmentally...
Colorful wind-powered community in Scotland is everything an eco-village should be
Built on a former brownfield site at the edge of Findhorn, the colorful design prioritized passive solar design...