Coul Links inquiry tees off
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A public inquiry into whether the controversial proposals for a golf course at Coul Links in East Sutherland should go ahead has begun today and is expected to last at least …
Demand action for Scotland’s nature
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The Trust has joined its partners in Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of 35 Scottish environmental charities, in welcoming the Scottish Government’s consultation on environmental principles and governance in Scotland. …
Drone documents destruction of precious sand dunes in Ayrshire
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The destruction of a large and wildlife-rich area of sand dunes in North Ayrshire has been documented from the air. Drone footage captured by a local photographer gives a birds-eye …
Fight for Scotland’s nature
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Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of Scotland’s leading environmental charities, has launched an urgent call for Scotland to have its own environment act. Fears sparked by UK’s decision to leave …
Scottish Ministers call in plans for a golf course at Coul Links
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Scottish Ministers have called in plans for a golf course at Coul Links near Embo, East Sutherland after deciding that the case is of ‘national importance’. The controversial plans, which …
Scottish Ministers grant a ‘stay of execution’ to Coul Links wildlife
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Scottish Ministers have decided that they need more time to consider the controversial proposals for a golf course at Coul Links, near Embo, East Sutherland. The plans, which threaten an internationally important wildlife site, were …
MSPs urged to help save Coul Links
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The fate of one of Scotland’s most important dune habitats now lies with Scottish Ministers after Highland Council voted to approve plans for a golf course at Coul Links near …
Fate of Coul Links is in the hands of Scottish Ministers
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A coalition of environmental groups which is campaigning to save Coul Links has called on the First Minister to step in to save one of Scotland’s last remaining intact dune …
Coul Links hangs in the balance
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Highland Council’s planning officials have recommended the refusal of plans for a golf course at Coul Links, which would threaten a highly protected sand dune system in Sutherland. The Council’s …
Trust welcomes move to protect pollinators
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed the decision by the European Union to protect pollinators by banning the use of neonicotinoid insecticides on outdoor crops. Jonny Hughes, Chief Executive, Scottish …