Why are Scottish wind farms paid billions to switch off?
Despite Scotland’s booming wind sector, turbines are still routinely paid not to spin. The Ferret unpacks why this happens, what makes it so costly, and what it means for your bills.
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Revealed: how whisky firms fought off pollution controls
Intense behind-the-scenes lobbying by the multinational whisky industry forced the Scottish Government’s green watchdog to back down on plans
Whisky, salmon and the black, black oil: Who runs Scotland’s most iconic exports?
In our Who Runs Scotland series so far, we have revealed the industries which have the most access to political
Whisky companies rapped for polluting rivers
Two major whisky companies have been reprimanded by the Scottish Government’s environmental watchdog after leaks which breached legal limits,
French owner of Scots whisky distilleries backs down over Russia exports
A French drinks company – which owns 14 whisky distilleries in Scotland – has cancelled a plan to resume exporting spirits to
Drinks giants, fashion tycoons, and the world’s richest man: who owns Scotland’s whisky?
Nearly 70 per cent of malt distilleries are ultimately owned by companies outside Scotland with wealthy people linked to the
Pollution watchdog using polluters to help hire staff
Scotland’s environmental watchdog has been accused of being “in bed” with multinational companies after inviting the whisky industry to