A wind turbine photographed from near its base

Coille Beith Wind Farm

Coille Beith Wind Farm is a new wind farm proposal for an area of land south of the River Oykel, and approximately 18km south-west of Lairg.

We are proposing to construct a maximum of 11 turbines with a height of up to 200m to tip. If the project is consented, we will be generating enough power for an estimated 78,000 homes per year, helping Scotland meet its Net Zero emissions target by 2045.

Feedback from our public exhibitions, held in September 2024 and April 2025, and results from our Environmental Impact Assessment Surveys have allowed us to make significant alterations to our design during development, including removal of a proposed battery site and a reduction in the number of turbines.

Our full Section 36 Application was submitted to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit in July 2025 and advertised on 15 July 2025. The full application can be viewed on the Energy Consents Unit website (Ref. ECU00005173) or in the Planning Application section of our website. For details on how to make a representation to the Energy Consents Unit, please see the Public Notice.

All materials from our previous exhibitions remain available online in the Project Documents section of this website. We welcome any further questions about the project via our Get in Touch page.

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Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Extensive research to identify suitable sites. No public engagement is carried out during this time because the site may not pass the criteria required.
Stage 2: Pre-Planning (12 - 18 months)

Request the view of the Energy Consents Unit and other Statutory Consultees on the level of study required (known as "Scoping"). Sometimes an application for a Met Mast is submitted to measure wind speed at the site.

A project evolves using information gained from site studies, public feedback and engagement with statutory consultees.
Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

An application is submitted to the Highland Council, accompanied by a comprehensive EIA Report showing the results of all studies undertaken. This is publicly available information.

Members of the public and statutory consultees can formally comment on the application.
Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months)

If approved, construction begins at least one year after consent. Construction typically takes 12-18 months and planning conditions are used to manage elements of construction.
Stage 5: Operation (up to 50 years)

Turbines are managed by an on-site maintenance team, and operation is controlled by detailed planning conditions. A community fund is active throughout to support worthwhile community initiatives.
Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

At the end of the planning period, turbines are removed and the site restored. A financial bond is in place to cover this cost.

The project team

Fraser Clarke

Project Manager

Seumas Skinner

Community Liaison Manager

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