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The Future of Torness – Find all articles in the series here
With no plans to replace it, and the Scottish Government staunchly opposed to any new nuclear, its closure after forty years of generating electricity, will mark the end of nuclear power in Scotland. Even as, in England, investment in new nuclear power is driving forward plans for Sizewell C and Rolls Royce small modular reactors, the SNP appears steadfast in rejecting it.
Against this backdrop of political tension, The Herald has teamed up with the East Lothian Courier for an in-depth series, The Future of Torness. Our team of journalists has worked together to look at everything from the current state and safety of Torness to ideas for its future, from decommissioning to fresh new options for the site.
Follow along with all the articles in the series here.
Torness is set to close in 2030. The Herald and East Lothian Courier have teamed up to investigate the future of the site and its workers.
Day One
Plans have been brought forward for two new nuclear reactors in Scotland, reports Brian Donnelly.
Each year, Torness Power Station brings in the region of about £45 million to the local economy but what will the town do without this money? Cameron Ritchie reports.
Torness nuclear power station is set to close in five years. Here's what a tour of its reactor and workers taught Vicky Allan about its future.
Plans for new reactors in Scotland have followed a promise of a 'golden nuclear age' ahead, reports Brian Donnelly.
It is hard to imagine John Swinney swinging from the chandeliers but, in another world, the first minister might be bringing down the ceilings in Bute House, writes GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour.
