Wind turbines will be supported by rural communities within 25 years, according to a study of “future villages” by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Wind and solar will be supported as communities will get a share of profit and Read more
The decision to turn down the appeal over the rejected Corsbie Moor wind farm proposal has been hailed a victory by campaigners. http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/corsbie-moor-wind-farm-refusal-appeal-dismissed-1-3078505
SNP Annual Conference, Perth, Saturday 19th October The Scottish Borders Network joined by South of Scotland groups will be hosting this year’s anti-wind turbine protest in Perth on Saturday October 19th. Supported by Scotland Against Spin and campaigners from across Read more
Campaigners are urging councillors to stop the construction of wind farms in an area of unspoilt countryside amid fears its beauty could soon be destroyed by a “sea of turbines”. http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/protest-walk-over-wind-farms-bid.22056215
FIONA Stark is right in calling for a wind farm register (Letters, September 4 ). A year ago I was at a seminar on wind farms and tourism with some of the most senior Scottish Government officials responsible for wind Read more
A Rutherglen golf club is up in arms over plans to build a 100 metre high wind turbine near their course. http://www.rutherglenreformer.co.uk/rutherglen-news/rutherglen-local-news/2013/09/04/63227-33805448/
MOUNTAINEERS have vowed to battle a second bid to build an “industrial-scale” windfarm on the slopes of an iconic Highland mountain. http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/3381165
Two Berwickshire based wind farms have been refused planning consent by Government Reporters and a decision on two others is imminent. http://www.berwickshirenews.co.uk/news/local/all-news/impact-of-two-wind-farms-just-too-great-1-3074968