Posted 22.07.25
Challenges and Opportunities in North West Scotland
BiGGAR Economics was commissioned by NorthWest2045 (NW2045) to develop a socio-economic profile for north west Scotland – identifying...
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Communities
Posted 23.04.25
The Economic Impact of Crown Estate Scotland
Crown Estate Scotland supported its tenants to create an economic impact of £ billion Gross Value Added (GVA)...
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Posted 09.04.25
An economic justification for Community Benefit Funding
The Scottish Government is currently consulting on the approach that should be taken for Community Benefit Funding for...
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Posted 22.03.25
Community Benefit Funds: Creating a Legacy
The community benefit funds associated with SSE Renewables Achany and RWE Rosehall wind farms have delivered substantial and...
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Posted 25.09.24
Crofting: Cutting Edge Tradition
Crofting provides a resilient economic foundation for communities across the Highlands and Islands and offers many lessons for...
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Posted 17.06.24
MachairWind: Opportunities and Impacts
MachairWind is an offshore windfarm being developed by Scottish Power Renewables (SPR). It will be located off the...
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Posted 06.03.24
Maximising the local economic benefits of onshore wind
On 6th March Shona Glenn spoke at the Planning the Energy Transition Seminar. In this blog, she outlines...
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