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...
Angry letters show how Trump harassed Scottish first minister over wind farm
Outside the United States, Donald Trump’s reputation for being a nightmare was established long before the gruesome...
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...
For $2.3 million, this breathtaking self-sufficent Scottish island could be yours
Looking for a new home away from home? How about a breathtaking Scottish island? For just $2.3 million you can...
Scotland region will be 100% powered by kites within a decade
In parts of Scotland, one response to the need for renewable energy is to go fly a kite. No, really. In just under...
Scotland kicks off world’s first large-scale tidal energy project
Renewable energy advocates celebrate another victory this week as officials launched the world’s first large-scale...
Scotland’s wind turbines generated 106% of the country’s electricity last Sunday
High winds last Sunday boosted wind energy generation in Scotland to match the country’s energy usage for that...
Self-built Tinhouse is a contemporary take on Isle of Skye vernacular design
Set on the northwestern tip of the Isle of Skye, the 70-square-meter Tinhouse overlooks beautiful views of The...