Appin Wind Farm

The proposed Appin Wind Farm is located in Dumfries and Galloway approximately, 12.5km to the west of Thornhill, 6.5km north west of Tynron and 6km north west of the village of Moniaive.

We held our second round of public exhibitions in-person and online from 17 February to 9 March 2025.

Thank you to everyone from the local community who attended our drop in events at Glencairn Memorial Institute, Monavie on Wednesday 26 February and Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn and Tynron Parish Hall on Thursday 27 February and visited our online exhibition.

If the project is consented, we will be able to provide more households with carbon free electricity, heat and transport in the future, helping Scotland to meet our Net Zero emissions target by 2045.

You can view the Public Exhibitions documents, Scoping Request documents or find out more about the project by taking time to read our Frequently Asked Questions or by getting in touch.

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Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Extensive research to identify suitable sites: positive indicators include good wind speed and minimal environmental and technical constraints.

No public engagement is carried out during this time because the site may not pass the criteria required for being suitable for development.
Stage 2: Pre-Planning (6 - 12 months)

We request the view of the Scottish Government and statutory consultees on the level of study required (known as "Scoping").

Scoping Report is sent to the Dumfries and Galloway Council, local and neighbouring Community Councils and consultees such as NatureScot, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

At this stage, it is expected that our initial proposals will evolve, taking information from studies and engagement with the public and statutory consultees.
Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

An application is submitted to the Scottish Government, accompanied by a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment Report showing the results of all studies undertaken.

This is publicly available information and will be provided on this project website, once completed.

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

If Appin Wind Farm is 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 (50 years)

The turbines are managed from a regionally based maintenance team, and operations are controlled by detailed planning conditions.

We are committed to community benefit and shared ownership opportunities. A community fund is active throughout the lifetime of the project for worthwhile community initiatives.
Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

At the end of the planning period, turbines are removed. A financial bond, parent company guarantee or another financial instrument is put in place before construction starts to cover this cost.

The project team

Rebecca Todd

Principal Project Manager

Amelia Gooch

Assistant Project Manager – Wind

Suzy Kerr

Community Liaison Manager