VisitScotland has responded to the following wind farm proposals, either to the developer, the
local planning authority or the Scottish Government.
Date
Name of Wind
Local Authority Area
Farm Development
12/02/07 Langhope Rig
Scottish Borders
12/02/07 Doon Hill
Dumfries and Galloway
18/02/07 Sanquhar
Dumfries and Galloway
15/04/07 Drone Hill
Scottish Borders
25/07/07 Glenkirk, Dava
Moor
Highland
18/02/08 Broughton
22/07/09 Balmurrie Fell
Scottish Borders
Dumfries and Galloway
12/08/09 Viking Windfarm
Shetland
15/10/09 Blaewearie
Scottish Borders
07/12/09 Minch Moor
Scottish Borders
VisitScotland response
Importance of tourism highlighted.
Highlighting concern over perceived proliferation
of wind farm developments,
Copy of VisitScotland position statement
included, highlighting need to take tourism into
account.
Highlighting concern over perceived proliferation
of wind farm developments. Encouraged Area
Tourism Partnership to submit views via SBC
website. Highlighted importance of Southern
Upland Way to tourists, and encouraged
consideration of any impacts.
Raised concerns about the visual impact from
the A9, a principal tourist route, and from the
main rail route. Noted proximity to the
Cairngorms National Park and requested
consideration be given to the tourism impact of
the development.
Importance of tourism highlighted.
Copy of VisitScotland position statement
included, highlighting need to take tourism into
account. Reference made to importance of
Southern Upland Way and the cumulative effect
of a proliferation of wind farms.
Raised the importance of tourism and
questioned the assumptions made regarding the
visual impact. Noted that the development
could have significant impact on Shetland
tourism.
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Directing to VisitScotland position statement on
corporate website.
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
30/09/10 Brunta Hill
1/10/10 Beinneun
Scottish Borders
Highland
01/12/10 Glenchamber,
Glenluce
Dumfries & Galloway
14/12/10 Former Black
Devon Landfill site,
Alloa
15/12/10 Newfield
25/01/11 Braemore
Clackmannanshire
21/04/11 Allt Duine
Highland
22/04/11 Nathro
Angus
22/04/11 Balmacaan
Highland
22/04/11 Stronelairg
Highland
Dumfries and Galloway
Highland
Importance of tourism highlighted.
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
In addition to highlighting general importance of
tourism, also raised specific concerns about the
visual impact from the Southern Upland Way
and the impact on walking in the area. Also
made reference to the impact on specific visitor
attractions across the area.
Highlighted 2008 Scottish Government research
and the importance of considering tourism
interests during the planning process.
Importance of tourism highlighted.
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
22/04/11 Druim Ba
03/05/11 Knoweside Hill
Highland
Ayrshire
23/06/11 Dunion Hill
25/08/11 Allt Duine
Scottish Borders
Highlands
15/09/11 Kype Muir
South Lanarkshire
22/09/11 Mid Hill
Aberdeenshire
13/10/11 Lochluichart
Highland
26/10/11 Limekiln
Highland
14/11/11 Quantans Hill
Dumfries and Galloway
15/11/11 Creggan
Argyll and Bute
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Importance of tourism highlighted.
Highlighted the importance of tourism to the
area and raised specific concerns about the
impact on the important tourism corridor which
is the coastal route through South Ayrshire.
Importance of tourism highlighted.
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
17/11/11 Beinneun
Highland
18/11/11 Talladh-a-Bheithe
Perthshire
21/11/11 Glenmorie
Highland
17/1/12
Sallachy
Highland
7/1/12
Kype Muir
South Lanarkshire
3/2/12
Sandy Knowe
Dumfries and Galloway
10/2/12
Knockormal Farm
Ayrshire and Arran
14/2/12
Tralorg Hill
Ayrshire and Arran
9/3/12
Beaw Field
Shetland
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
In addition to highlighting general importance of
tourism, also raised specific concerns about the
impact on outdoor activity facilities in the area.
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
In addition to highlighting general importance of
tourism, also raised specific concerns about the
impact on specific tourism facilities in the area.
In addition to highlighting general importance of
tourism, raised concerns over perceived
proliferation in the area and its potential
detrimental impact on tourism
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
In addition to highlighting general importance of
scenery to tourism in the area, emphasising
Dumfries and Galloway’s offering to the active
visitor, and the presence of Europe’s first Dark
Sky Park, and urging consideration of any
potential impact wind farm development may
entail
In addition to highlighting general importance of
scenery to tourism in the area, highlighted the
importance of walking and cycling for visitors to
the area, and urged that any visual impact on
existing tracks / routes and tourism corridors be
minimised
In addition to highlighting general importance of
scenery to tourism in the area, highlighted the
importance of walking and cycling for visitors to
the area, and urged that any visual impact on
existing tracks / routes and tourism corridors be
minimised
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
9/3/12
Fairburn Extension
Highland
27/3/12
Airlies Wind Farm
Dumfries and Galloway
Updated 17th April 2012
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Highlighting the importance of tourism to the
Scottish economy, and scenery and the natural
landscape to Scottish tourism. Recommending
consideration is made of the impact
(cumulatively or independently) of any proposed
development(s) on local tourism and the
environment
Emphasising Dumfries and Galloway’s offering to
the active visitor, and the presence of Europe’s
first Dark Sky Park, and urging consideration of
any potential impact wind farm development
may entail