A wildlife park in Scotland has recently welcomed four critically endangered wildcat kittens into the world, giving new hope to the species, which is one of Europe's most elusive and endangered mammals. Visitors at the Highland Wildlife Park can now have the opportunity to see … [Read more...] about Critically endangered wildcat kittens born at wildlife park in Scotland
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This system uses massive weights to store energy
When you coil a spring, you load it with a bunch of potential energy that gets released when you let go. Using the same basic principle, a Scottish company called Gravitricity is creating an energy storage facility that uses weights instead of springs to store energy. The idea … [Read more...] about This system uses massive weights to store energy
Brewdog: Why this Scottish brewery just bought a forest
At its brewery in Scotland, the craft brewer BrewDog runs on wind power and gas made from malted barley, part of a strategy to reduce carbon emissions as much as possible. But the company, which also owns a chain of pubs, wanted to go further. That’s why it now owns a forest. … [Read more...] about Brewdog: Why this Scottish brewery just bought a forest
How a handmade nest lured golden eagles to return to Scottish highlands
To lure the endangered golden eagle back to the Highlands of Scotland, renowned conservationist Roy Dennis built an elaborate nest on a remote cliff. The nest is woven together with arm-sized sticks that are perched on an extremely steep ledge and held together by a piece of … [Read more...] about How a handmade nest lured golden eagles to return to Scottish highlands
These small Scottish islands are mastering green hydrogen power
The Orkney Islands are a small collection of about 70 rainy landmasses in northern Scotland. Although not well known, these tiny islands have silently been mastering the creation of green hydrogen power, an energy source with zero carbon emissions that, unfortunately, isn’t … [Read more...] about These small Scottish islands are mastering green hydrogen power
