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EMEC tidal turbine, Eday, Orkney
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Orkney - Eday
Tidal power turbine test site off Eday, part of the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), with Wideford Hill on the Orkney mainland behind it. When lowered into the water, the turbine will produce tidal electricity - the most predictable form of renewable energy.
15 July 2015
The old pier at Culross
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Fife - Culross
The old pier at Culross. As far back as the 16th century Culross was exporting salt and coal, and importing pantiles, used as ballast in the ships returning from the Netherlands. An attempt has been made in the 21st century at restoration of the old pier.
07 February 2014
Duncansby Head lighthouse, Caithness
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North-East Caithness
Duncansby Head lighthouse, Caithness, designed and built by David A Stevenson in 1924, and automated in 1997. The lighthouse overlooks the Pentland Firth, site of a tidal power turbine development
20 May 2011
Stroma lighthouse
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North-East Caithness
Stroma lighthouse in the Pentland Firth, a likely
tidal power turbine site, seen through the Geo of Sclaites from the cliffs of Duncansby Head
20 May 2011
Stroma lighthouse
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North-East Caithness
Stroma lighthouse in the Pentland Firth, a likely
tidal power turbine site, seen through the Geo of Sclaites from the cliffs of Duncansby Head
20 May 2011
Stroma and the Pentland Firth
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North-East Caithness
Stroma and the Pentland Firth, a likely tidal power turbine site, with lobster fishing boat, taken from Duncansby Head
20 May 2011
Stroma and Hoy, Orkney
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North-East Caithness
Stroma and Hoy, Orkney, looking across the Pentland Firth, a likely tidal power turbine site
20 May 2011
Hoy, Orkney from Caithness
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North-East Caithness
Hoy, Orkney from Caithness, looking across the Pentland Firth, a future tidal power turbine site
