Notice: BL9 7HY, Crown Oil (Environmental) Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Crown Oil (Environmental) Limited
  • Installation name: Heywood Oil Recovery
  • Permit number: EPR/TP3732WR/A001



High level of engagement with new strategy

SRUC is delighted with the level of engagement with staff, students and stakeholders since the launch of the new strategy document on 19 April.




Purdah restrictions

As the BGS is an arm’s length body of government, we face restrictions on communicating during the pre-election period and are not able to provide media comment at this time. Normal service will be resumed after the General Election when a new government has been formed.




Scottish killer whale contained one of the highest concentrations of PCB pollutants ever recorded in marine mammals

The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme, managed by SRUC, has found that a killer whale found dead on Tiree had one of the highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) pollution ever recorded.




Scottish killer whale most contaminated on the planet

The Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme, managed by SRUC, has found that a killer whale found dead on Tiree had one of the highest levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) pollution ever recorded.