“Orkney folk, along with our Highlands and Islands neighbours, continue to pay more for electricity than anywhere else in the UK despite the fact we are net exporters of clean, green electricity.”
Letters: ‘The UK energy system is broken’
Housing News: Rising Prices & Empty Homes
In 2020 Orkney had the third highest level of vacant dwellings within Scotland with an estimated 5.6% of the housing stock lying empty.
Good News for Construction and Tourism
This week there has been some good news for the construction and tourism sectors in Scotland.
Legally Binding Home Energy Efficiency Regulations by 2024
It is estimated that 930,000 homes in Scotland are below that standard.
Building Projects Should Promote Active Lifestyles
“Local planning departments are storing up massive problems in terms of congestion, air pollution and inactivity by building car-dependence into new housing developments.”
David Stewart MSP Takes His Fire Safety Campaign to Westminster
“Fire sprinklers have been proven time and time again to be effective in the fight against fire and I know that this move will save lives.”
Talking Thatch
The Old House, as it was known, with one of my cousins standing in the doorway – probably in the 1960’s.
Affordable Homes with Affordable Energy
Renewable energy technology in building construction.
Help to Buy Extended to 2021
“A third of the annual £50 million budget – £18 million – will be reserved for sales from SME builders”
See For Yourself: Energy Saving with a Straw Bale House
Free tour on Sunday 10th September – first bus leaves at 12 noon from Tesco car park booking required
