January 16, 2025

Plans for a major 238MW wind farm with up to 36 turbines on the hills west of Beauly will go out to public consultation this month. Energiekontor UK is behind plans for the proposed Ballach Wind Farm around four kilometres north-west of Kilmorack on the Erchless and Farley estates.  https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/36-turbine-wind-farm-plans-to-be-unveiled-371907/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH2SapleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeEzYO7Sq7CHE8RvB5XfQO03G6OE4P7eq4F-T0WqnbMN9hzU25bIhAGafw_aem_XkJHpCHcs2d4pzoiOM7OTg

Highland Council is considering challenging the controversial decision by Scottish ministers to grant planning permission for the Strath Oykel Wind farm, it has emerged. The local authority is discussing whether to seek a judicial review of the ministers’ decision, which went against the recommendations of the government’s own planning reporters. Read more