By Kenny Smith Plans to erect a wind turbine in Cambuslang have been slammed by residents living near the proposed site. Last month, the Reformer revealed a proposal has been put forward by the Healthy ‘n’ Happy Community Development Trust, with the intention of it raising money for the Read more
The Finavon Estate applied for a single 500KW turbine near Finavon House, which has been refused by delegated powers. Agents Kilmac Energy previously took an application for three turbines in the same area to the Scottish Government following non-determination by Angus Council in 2012, but this was refused. Planning officer Read more
An energy development firm has lodged an appeal over a decision to refuse an extension to a remote wind farm near Broughton. Infinis wanted to stretch its 11-turbine Glenkerie Wind Farm into a neighbouring valley with additional turbines. Although the application for the six 100-metre high structures won favour with Read more
Commenting on the latest poll from Scottish Renewables, Linda Holt, spokesperson for Scotland Against Spin said: “It’s no surprise that surveys commissioned and paid for by the wind industry or its cheerleaders always show great public support for wind energy. Their questions are deliberately phrased to elicit a positive response. Read more
Graham Lang, chair of Scotland Against Spin (SAS), the national alliance which campaigns for reform of Scottish wind policy, commented on the press statement by the Friends of the Great Glen: “Petitions to the Scottish Parliament are supposed to give people a “direct way” to raise issues with their parliament, Read more
A report for Scottish Natural Heritage on 20 wind farm and hydro-electric sites identifies extensive bad practice, environmental degradation and poor monitoring and enforcement by local authorities – SEE 14.07 A report to SNH – Assessing the Success of Restoration and Reinstatement – July 2014-3 Linda Holt, spokesperson for national Read more
The John Muir Trust has written to Energy Minister Fergus Ewing asking him to refuse consent to three huge wind farms in official Scottish Government Wild Land Areas. http://www.northern-times.co.uk/News/John-Muir-Trust-calls-on-Scots-Government-to-reject-two-Sutherland-wind-farms-17032015.htm
A pensioner who spearheaded the campaign against a key part of the Aberdeen bay windfarm last night welcomed future investment at Menie. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen/523017/blackdog-campaigners-welcome-trumps-latest-plans/