Offshore wind schemes given green light

The go-ahead has been given for a major expansion of offshore wind power in the seas around Scotland.

The Crown Estate, a UK government agency, has granted offshore wind rights for energy companies in the Moray Firth and the Firth of Forth.

It is believed the development could lead to 1,000 new turbines generating nearly five giga watts of power.

Jobs could also be created in manufacturing, research, engineering, installation, operation and services.