Nature

Plans look set to be approved for the wind farm.

Plans set to be passed for two new turbines at New Cumnock wind farm

The coffee has been launched as part of Mossgiel's wider plans.

The coffee has been launched as part of Mossgiel's wider plans.

UK's most expensive coffee goes on sale to support Mauchline farm

Campaigners have been rallying against the planned park

Campaigners have been rallying against the planned park

Dumfries and Galloway

Campaign group slams 'hopelessly biased' consultation on national park

Walking charity Ramblers Scotland is urging people to get involved

Walking charity Ramblers Scotland is urging people to get involved

Dumfries and Galloway

Walking charity says National Park plans can benefit outdoor enthusiasts

Work is being carried out near Afton reservoir.

Work is being carried out near Afton reservoir.

Scottish Water carrying out largest national project near New Cumnock

The new park is planned for parts of Ayrshire

The new park is planned for parts of Ayrshire

Consultation launches for planned new national park sited for parts of Ayrshire

Danny Campbell visited the Mauchline farm recently

Danny Campbell visited the Mauchline farm recently

BBC Scotland presenter visits Mauchline farm to learn more about ambitious plans

A special award ceremony was held recently at the Burns Monument Centre.

A special award ceremony was held recently at the Burns Monument Centre.

East Ayrshire Council

East Ayrshire gardeners bloom in annual council competition

The facilities would be located near Sorn.

The facilities would be located near Sorn.

No decision made on controversial quarry plans near Sorn

Volunteers cleared over 170 bags of rubbish.

Volunteers cleared over 170 bags of rubbish.

Volunteers clean up over 170 bags of litter from around Mauchline

Steven Sheddon set about transforming the land for the community.

Steven Sheddon set about transforming the land for the community.

Cumnock man fighting to keep vacant hospital site in use as public garden

Bryce Cunningham has big plans.

Bryce Cunningham has big plans.

Mossgiel Farm moo-ves one step closer to state-of-the-art facility

The group's meeting will take place next week.

The group's meeting will take place next week.

Mauchline plant group's October meeting scheduled for next week

Councillor Jennifer Hogg presented the prizes.

Councillor Jennifer Hogg presented the prizes.

PICTURES: Dalmellington Flower Show springs to success

James White, Lana McCurdy, Maggie Burleigh, Wendy White-Finnigan and Mason Kidd from The Way Forward.

James White, Lana McCurdy, Maggie Burleigh, Wendy White-Finnigan and Mason Kidd from The Way Forward.

Cumnock business launches limited edition eco-friendly t-shirts

The glowing report was published recently

The glowing report was published recently

Care Inspectorate Scotland

Staff at Mauchline nature nursery praised following recent inspection

MSP Sharon Dowey has been supporting residents in New Cumnock.

MSP Sharon Dowey has been supporting residents in New Cumnock.

Sharon Dowey MSP

MSP Sharon Dowey: 'More needs done to protect New Cumnock'

First Minister John Swinney was responding to concerns raised by MSP Sharon Dowey.

First Minister John Swinney was responding to concerns raised by MSP Sharon Dowey.

First Minister weighs in on New Cumnock waste debate

Site investigation work has started.

Site investigation work has started.

Work moves ahead on wind farm which could power 110,000 homes

MSP Sharon Dowey has been made aware of the concerns.

MSP Sharon Dowey has been made aware of the concerns.

Village action group set up in New Cumnock to tackle waste dumping issue

Drop-in sessions will take place next week.

Drop-in sessions will take place next week.

Drop-ins to take place for wind farm 'repowering' project

The show will return for its 81st year next month.

The show will return for its 81st year next month.

Mauchline flower show hopes to grow bigger and better for this year's event

Crowds at a recent Woodroad Park event.

Crowds at a recent Woodroad Park event.

Councillor Neill Watts

'We need as much feedback as possible': Councillor's plea for Woodroad responses

Jenna Cains is Lead Officer for the Biosphere’s Community & Education team.

Jenna Cains is Lead Officer for the Biosphere’s Community & Education team.

Dalrymple named as newest Ayrshire Biosphere Community

Plans for 19 turbines had previously been approved.

Plans for 19 turbines had previously been approved.

Plans unveiled to extend wind farm near New Cumnock as drop-ins to take place

A computer-generated image of the proposed new home.

A computer-generated image of the proposed new home.

Plans lodged for new 'eco house' on the outskirts of Dalmellington

Robin Winstanley, Sustainability and Environment Director at OnPath.

Robin Winstanley, Sustainability and Environment Director at OnPath.

Wind farm extension near New Cumnock to provide '80,000 homes with electricity'

Chronicle readers sent in their wonderful pictures,

Chronicle readers sent in their wonderful pictures,

PICTURES: Chronicle readers send in their snaps of the Northern Lights

Restoration work is being carried out at the Garleffan and Grievehill former opencast mining site.

Restoration work is being carried out at the Garleffan and Grievehill former opencast mining site.

Work being done to restrict lorries carrying fertiliser in New Cumnock

The data revealed where it can be found.

The data revealed where it can be found.

Data reveals hotspots of Japanese Knotweed in East Ayrshire

Plans have been approved.

Plans have been approved.

Plans for 'UK's largest wind turbines' near New Cumnock granted approval

The event is organised through the New Cumnock Development Trust's Young Deciders Fund.

The event is organised through the New Cumnock Development Trust's Young Deciders Fund.

New Cumnock family fun walk rescheduled for start of next week

Templand Mains Farm.

Templand Mains Farm.

Stunning six-bedroom Cumnock farmhouse on the market

The event will return this weekend.

The event will return this weekend.

Eco-friendly rally series to return to old mine near New Cumnock this weekend

Plans would see improvements to the Afton reservoir.

Plans would see improvements to the Afton reservoir.

Plans afoot for improvements to New Cumnock's Afton reservoir

Bryce Cunningham and Provost Jim Todd.

Bryce Cunningham and Provost Jim Todd.

Link-up between Mauchline farm and council 'saves six million pieces of plastic'

The training was rolled out over three days.

The training was rolled out over three days.

Public rescue system has been installed at Loch Doon

A before and after snapshot of the path on the Miners Walk in New Cumnock that has been restored

A before and after snapshot of the path on the Miners Walk in New Cumnock that has been restored

Walk this way: The New Cumnock group making inroads into improving local paths

A public drop-in will take place on Wednesday.

A public drop-in will take place on Wednesday.

Public invited to cast their eye over revised plans for wind farm near New Cumnock

A public event is being held.

A public event is being held.

Public meeting to be held next week over Drongan battery storage plans

Plans were passed at a committee meeting.

Plans were passed at a committee meeting.

East Ayrshire Council

Decision made on battery storage plan for site near A70 in East Ayrshire

An application had previously been approved.

An application had previously been approved.

East Ayrshire Council

Plans for wind farm near Skares are withdrawn - two years after approval

Plans have been refused.

Plans have been refused.

East Ayrshire Council

Plans for housing development refused following public backlash

Drop-ins will be held this week.

Drop-ins will be held this week.

New Cumnock and Dalmellington drop-ins held this week for wind farm plans

An investigation has been launched.

An investigation has been launched.

Investigation launched to determine whether Skares tree felling was legal

ERG UK wants permission to extend the Sandy Knowe wind farm

ERG UK wants permission to extend the Sandy Knowe wind farm

Council 'won't stand in the way' of Nithsdale wind farm extension plans

Volunteers did another great job.

Volunteers did another great job.

Catrine litter pickers are back out in force to clean up their village

The site is home to breeding birds such as the hen harrier, short-eared owl, merlin, peregrine and golden plover.

The site is home to breeding birds such as the hen harrier, short-eared owl, merlin, peregrine and golden plover.

East Ayrshire Council

Plans unveiled to restore peatland area near Muirkirk Uplands

A final decision is set to be made next week.

A final decision is set to be made next week.

East Ayrshire Council

Housing development set to be approved despite big public backlash

Drop-in sessions take place this month.

Drop-in sessions take place this month.

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Wind farm 'repowering' bid near New Cumnock could see UK's tallest turbines

Charges will come into effect on Monday, April 1.

Charges will come into effect on Monday, April 1.

East Ayrshire Council

Tariffs and overstay EV charges to be introduced in East Ayrshire this week

The Auchinleck Community Shed team finally have a shed to call their own - four years after the project was set up

The Auchinleck Community Shed team finally have a shed to call their own - four years after the project was set up

Shed shapes up at Auchinleck community project thanks to lottery cash boost

Stephen McCarron, 9CCG Chief Operating Officer.

Stephen McCarron, 9CCG Chief Operating Officer.

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Communities set for £600k wind farm cash boost in first-of-its-kind move

The ospreys take up residence at Loch Doon.

The ospreys take up residence at Loch Doon.

Locals won't be able to view popular Loch Doon ospreys camera this year