Another major windfarm application for rural Tweeddale has been submitted
with the Scottish Government.
Greenock-based 2020 want to erect a total of 22 turbines on land south of
Tweedsmuir at Whitelaw Brae.
Concern has already been raised about the cumulative effect the development
would have when viewed beside already operating Glenkarie Windfarm and the
nearby Clyde Windfarm.
A planning application for neighbouring Earlshaugh is also currently being
considered at Holyrood.
Members of Upper Tweed Community Council are planning to hold a public
meeting about the latest application.
Local councillor Catriona Bhatia said: “The plans were discussed by members
of the community council and it was felt that a public meeting should be held.
“The main concern seems to be that this will be close to other wind
turbines and there will be a cumulative effect.”
The Whitelaw Brae Windfarm will be located close to the A701, two miles
south of Tweedsmuir, and above Fruid Reservoir.
The Scottish Government are consulting with Scottish Borders Council,
Dumfries and Galloway and Transport Scotland.
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