Tongland22 Aug 2024River's salmon decline prompts hydro scheme helpWork around the Tongland Dam in Galloway hopes to try to address a 90% drop in fish numbers.22 Aug 2024South Scotland14 Oct 2022Council drops pylon opposition ahead of inquiryIt comes less than a fortnight before a public hearing into the Galloway plans was due to begin.14 Oct 2022South Scotland10 Oct 2022Modernist hydro power station set for £2m upgradeThe site at Tongland is part of the Galloway scheme which was first developed in the 1930s.10 Oct 2022South Scotland20 Apr 2021The hydro energy scheme that moved a castleMore than 1,500 people worked on the Galloway project at the peak of its construction in the 1930s.20 Apr 2021South Scotland14 Apr 2021Council opposes pylon upgrade plansThe local authority goes against planning advice and objects to the 27-mile overhead line project.14 Apr 2021South Scotland
