Scotland records historic power surge during World Cup win Scotland has recorded the largest early‑morning power surge during the national men’s team’s triumphant World Cup return The National (Scotland) · Jun 15
Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ... The National (Scotland) · May 26
The grid unlocked: how does a greener power network actually work? The UK’s electricity ‘supergrid’ was built in the 1950s – designed for a different era that was reliant on fossil fuels. Here we explore why in an increasingly connected and electrified world, it needs a radical upgrade The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Grassmarket businesses warn of possible power outages on Hogmanay A number of power cuts have affected the area in recent days. Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
Scottish Power opens new Edinburgh office in record £10bn investment Scottish Power have opened a new Edinburgh office with a record £10 billion investment in Scotland as it embarks on a major electricity grid… The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025
Scotland's century-old electricity transmission line pulled down Scotland’s oldest electricity transmission line has been pulled down nearly a century after it was built to bring power to heavy industry and… The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025
Construction begins on £2.5bn electricity 'superhighway' between Scotland and England CONSTRUCTION has started on a £2.5 billion subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society receives keys for permanent home THE Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society will receive the keys to a new home on Wednesday ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025
Fringe Society receives keys for permanent home in Edinburgh The former Southbridge Community Resource Centre on the city’s Infirmary Street is set to become the society’s permanent base. Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025
Railway fully reopened across Scotland following Storm Eowyn Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop praised Network Rail staff for working in ‘difficult circumstances’ to clear all routes. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
Power restored to all properties in Scotland after Storm Eowyn One rail route north of the border remains closed following damage caused by the severe conditions last Friday. Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025
Energy firm sets out £10.6bn plan to boost electricity infrastructure SP Energy Networks is submitting its five-year business plan to energy regulator Ofgem for the period April 2026 to March 2031. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Edinburgh Fringe shows affected as major power cut hits multiple postcodes A POWER cut hit multiple postcodes in Edinburgh, affecting shows performing at the Edinburgh Fringe ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
Lanarkshire groups encouraged to apply to new SP Energy Networks Net Zero Fund The £5 million fund will allow successful applicants to improve heating systems, electrify transport, and increase energy efficiency within their local area. Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023
Daily Record · Jun 15, 2023 Dumfries launch for £5 million fund to help vulnerable communities reach net zero SP Energy Networks’ Net Zero Day in collaboration with SmartSTEM was held at Dumfries and Galloway College
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023 Electricity transformer weighing 197 tonnes to be transported from Glasgow to Paisley The machinery will leave King George V Dock just after midnight on Wednesday for Neilston sub-station in Gleniffer Road.
Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023 Nearly half of people don't know what number to call when there's a power cut The number is free to call no matter where you live or who supplies your energy
Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023 People in West Lothian urged to be prepared for power cuts amid snow warnings A yellow warning for snow is in place for West Lothian tomorrow and Friday
Edinburgh Live · Mar 8, 2023 Heavy snow in Edinburgh set to cause significant disruption as power cuts likely Forecasters at the Met Office have updated the yellow weather warning for the city of Edinburgh and surrounding areas, with significant disruption likely in the capital.
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 Lanarkshire residents urged to stay safe as Storm Otto batters country The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for parts of Scotland until 3pm today.
Liverpool Echo · Jan 30, 2023 Hundreds of homes without electricity after power cut Engineers have been called out to fix the power outage
Liverpool Echo · Jan 19, 2023 Liverpool City Centre plunged into darkness as power cut hits hundreds Homes and businesses in L1 have no electricity
Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022 Meet the bright spark dog trained to sniff out faults in Scotland’s power network Jac, a seven-year-old springer spaniel, can find scent of underground problems and point them out with his paw to engineers.
Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022 Works being carried out in Paisley, Linwood and Johnstone to boost the power network Temporary traffic measures have been set up and end on Saturday morning
Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022 Energy giant launches innovative new Lanarkshire support room SP Energy Networks say the room is so innovative that it can spot potential faults on the electricity network before they happen