Highland Council has finally decided its stance on long-running plans for a 13-turbine windfarm at Strathy Forest. Members agreed under delegated powers at a meeting last month that they were against the Strathy Wood development. An objection will now be lodged with the Scottish Government with Ministers having the final Read more
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Highland councillors have granted approval for construction of a wind farm near Lairg in Sutherland despite objections. German developer Energiekontor will construct 10 turbines on vacant land, south east of Cracrail, Toroboll for the Lairg II Wind Farm. Seven of the turbines will reach a maximum tip height of 180m, Read more
Scotland’s seabed is being opened up for new wind farm projects for the first time in a decade. Crown Estate Scotland, which manages the seabed, says it could lead to billions being invested as part of a green recovery. It says ScotWind could deliver more than enough green electricity to Read more