Milnathort Wind Cluster
Located in a shallow bowl in the eastern Ochil Hills range and just 3 miles from the site of the annual ‘T In The Park’ festival near Kinross, Milnathort Wind Cluster is being developed to support the business diversification of a local farm in a difficult agricultural market, and for the benefit of the community of Milnathort through an innovative partnering arrangement with the local Community Trust.
The site has a previous development history having first been proposed as part of a larger project by other developers, then as a private development by John Lawrie Tillyrie, the owners of Tillyrie Farm, with Lomond Energy.
Originally proposed as a five turbine scheme, this has now been reduced to three units of similar height to other wind farms installed nearby.
Key Facts
Location:
Tillyrie Hill, near Milnathort, Kinross-shire
Timeline:
| Apr 04 - Apr 08 |
Feasibility & environmental assessment followed by unsuccessful planning applications for a larger scheme |
| May 09 |
Agreement in principle to develop in partnership with Milnathort community |
| May 09 - present | Local consultation on new proposal |
Current Status:
In development
Size:
3 turbines, each 90m to blade tip, 2.4MW total capacity
Local Benefits
- Community ownership of one wind turbine to provide long term, sustainable income for local projects.
- Local jobs through construction and operational support
- Farm diversification benefits
Environmental Benefits
- 6 million units of carbon-free electricity annually, equivalent to the consumption of over 1,300 homes
Project Partners
Milnathort Futures Trust & Dorothy Thomson
Our Role
Development Project Manager
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