Landmarks across Scotland to Turn Off Lights during Earth Hour

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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Reports have confirmed that almost all Scottish landmarks will turn their lights off in order to participate in the WWF's Earth Hour on Saturday night. Sources confirm that places like Edinburgh Castle, the Forth Rail Bridge and the Kelpies will be plunged into darkness at approximately 20:30. In addition to hundreds of Scottish landmarks, thousands of homes are anticipated to partake in the event.

WWF arranges Earth Hour as a global annual event that aims to inspire collective action on climate change. Officials confirm that a range of one hundred and seventy-two countries and territories, along with over 7,000 cities, will take part in the event tonight. Furthermore, it was added that Earth Hour takes place across 24 time-zones, with the "switch-offs" starting in Samoa and finishing in Tahiti. According to WWF, the Earth Hour 2015 is going to be the biggest one to date.

Director of WWF Scotland, Lang Banks, explained that "every year I'm amazed and delighted at how the people of Scotland get behind Earth Hour. From schools and businesses to politicians, celebrities and iconic landmarks, we've received an amazing level of support and we've enjoyed hearing all the different ways people planned to celebrate the hour.” Banks alleged that "lights around the world went out for one hour this weekend, but the need to take action extends throughout the year.” It was added that "Earth Hour brings temporary darkness to many of our most recognisable landmarks and is a moment for us all to reflect on ways we can go beyond the hour to help tackle climate change and protect our brilliant planet."