A Caithness councillor has been told that the Scottish Government has no plans to look again at whether onshore wind farms are having a negative impact on tourism. At the same time, the government has reiterated that wind energy can have a positive effect on communities through skilled employment and Read more…
Proposed Wind Farm, an Extension to Tom na Clach Wind Farm, comprising up to 8 wind turbines of up to 149.9m tip height and associated infrastructure at Cawdor Estate and Lethen Estate, approximately 8km north-east of Tomatin – Pre Application http://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00003252
This article is in a number of different papers today. Founded in 2013, SAS is an independent, non political alliance which campaigns for the reform of the Scottish Government’s wind energy policies. Run by volunteers from across Scotland, it is funded entirely by voluntary donations. Its large and growing membership Read more…
A SUTHERLAND landowner has given notice that if the controversial Kintradwell Wind Farm gets the go-ahead, then he too will be seeking consent for a similar development nearby. Michael Dudgeon of Crakaig Farm, was speaking at a extraordinary general meeting of Brora Community Council, held on Tuesday to gauge local Read more…