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.

SNP claims about Rachel Reeves ‘chaos budget’ are Mostly True

Ferret Fact Service looked at SNP claims about the UK Government budget on energy bills, taxes and unemployment and found them true or mostly true.

A multinational says a battery site in rural Kintyre will help tackle climate change. Locals claim it will spoil a "unique environment"

There have been hundreds of applications for battery energy storage schemes (BESS) across Scotland. They are part of the Scottish Government’s drive to meet net zero targets but some communities oppose them including villagers in Kintyre.