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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Rural Development
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 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 28.11.23
Socio-economic impacts of hydropower in the UK
BiGGAR Economics was commissioned by the British Hydropower Association to assess the potential economic impact of hydropower in...
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Posted 26.05.23
Worker Accommodation Economic Impact Assessment
BiGGAR Economics was commissioned by Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT) to assess the benefits to the local...
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Posted 10.05.23
The Return of Pumped Storage Hydro
No pumped storage hydro schemes have been built in the UK for almost forty years. However, they can...
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Posted 09.02.23
Scotland’s 1,125 rural estates cover about million hectares, or around 57% of Scotland’s rural land. Those within the...
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