The aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth which was built at Rosyth Naval Dockyard has returned there for some repairs and maintenance . It is not known how long this work will last
Author: David
Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood filming
Doune Castle / Castle Leoch is where they are filming Blood of My Blood. Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood series has found its lead actors . Filming has begun at Doune Castle in Scotland on Outlander: Blood of My Blood until 22 February , a show that will focus on the parents of the leads in the main series.
Starz previously said the prequel would center on Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) mother and father; the premium cabler now confirms that Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) parents will also be part of the story.
Harriet Slater (Pennyworth) and Jamie Roy (Lifetime’s Your Boyfriend Is Mine) will play Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, who will eventually become Jamie’s parents in 18th century Scotland. Hermione Corfield (We Hunt Together) and Jeremy Irvine (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) will play Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s parents, whose story unfolds in World War I-era England.
Filming of Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood did not start in Glasgow in January as planned because one of the film locations suffered damage in a storm. Filming at Doune Castle / Castle Leoch is taking pace until 22 February
Storm Isha damage in Falkirk
Storm Isha damage in Polmont , Falkirk . Last night high winds caused power cuts throughout Polmont and Falkirk . This bus stop was almost knocked over completely by strong winds
Heavy snow in the Highlands of Scotland
The first heavy falls of snow have started in the Highlands of Scotland. Road travel has been disrupted and temperatures have fallen below zero .
Grangemouth oil refinery is to close
The closure of Scotland’s only oil refinery, the Grangemouth plant, scheduled for 2025, has significant economic, employment, energy security, and political implications:
- Economic Impact: Grangemouth Refinery is a substantial contributor to Scotland’s economy, accounting for about 4% of Scotland’s GDP and approximately 8% of its manufacturing base. Its closure, therefore, represents a significant loss to the national economy.
- Employment Concerns: Approximately 400 jobs are at risk due to the closure of the plant. While the refinery plans to transform into a fuel-import terminal, this shift is expected to result in significant job losses despite efforts to retain a portion of the current workforce.
- Energy Security and Manufacturing Industry: The Grangemouth plant supplies 80% of Scotland’s fuel, and its closure raises questions about the UK’s fuel security. The transition to an import-only terminal is part of a broader energy transition, but it has raised concerns about the future supply and security of energy in the region.
- Political Implications: The closure of the refinery could have political repercussions, with potential shifts in support between the Scottish National Party and the Labour Party. The situation has been described as an ‘appalling way to treat workers’, indicating a potential for increased political unrest.
These factors combined highlight the significant role the Grangemouth Refinery plays in Scotland’s economy, energy landscape, and political sphere. The closure will likely have a lasting impact on all these areas, necessitating careful monitoring and strategic planning to mitigate the adverse effects.
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