Highland raises no objection to Orkney wind farm – BBC

Highland council have voted to raise no objections to plans for a 125-turbine wind farm off the north Caithness coast.

The West of Orkney Windfarm site is 31 miles (50km) north west of Thurso and about 18 miles (30km) off the west of Orkney.

The Scottish government, which will have the final say on the application for offshore consent, had sought Highland Council’s views.

Work on Offshore Wind Power Limited’s project could start in 2028 and be operational in 2030, if it gets approval.

Conservation charity the RSPB has objected because its concerns about the potential impact on birds.

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has also opposed the project due to concerns about how it might affect fishing grounds.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9de972w8wvo