The planning officer’s report notes that each of the two “larger shed components” would house 16,000 hens. Overall, the structure would house 32,000 free-range hens for egg production.

East Lothian is one of Scotland’s 32 unitary council areas. It borders the City of Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Midlothian, and has Haddington as its administrative centre. The council area ...

A new poultry facility housing 32,000 hens has been approved at Howden Farm, expanding Scott Eggs Ltd’s operations. Find out what’s next for ...

A family bid to keep their business secure by building new housing to live in was rejected by a single vote at a meeting of East Lothian councillors this week. Carol Auld launched a bid to build ...