Planning consent granted for two Scottish wind farms

Global clean energy company TagEnergy has secured approval for the 54MW Sclenteuch Wind Farm in Ayrshire and the 21.5MW Cairnmore Hill Wind Farm in Caithness, adding a combined 75MW of generating capacity.

The projects were acquired from renewable energy developer RES in November 2025, with RES continuing to manage both schemes through the planning process.

Sclenteuch Wind Farm, which will comprise nine turbines, is expected to deliver £9.6 million of investment into the local economy and generate more than £29 million in business rates for South and East Ayrshire councils over its operational lifetime.

The five‑turbine Cairnmore Hill development secured consent following a successful appeal to the Scottish Government after an earlier refusal by The Highland Council. The revised design reduced the number of turbines and sought to address concerns over landscape and visual impacts.

During its planned 35‑year lifespan, Cairnmore Hill is expected to contribute £1.4 million to the local area and generate around £8.75 million in business rates for The Highland Council.

Both projects will also provide community benefit funding for neighbouring communities.

Ricardo Folgado, UK managing partner at TagEnergy, said: “These projects will make important contributions to Scotland’s and the UK’s renewable energy generation and emissions‑reduction goals at a time when additional wind capacity is urgently needed.

“We look forward to continuing to work closely with RES to deliver projects that provide affordable clean energy and long‑term value to homes and businesses, and strengthened energy security for Scotland.”

Euan Hogg, development project manager at RES, said: “The decision reflects the quality of the project design and the careful work undertaken to address local considerations while maximising the potential for renewable energy.

“Once constructed, both projects will deliver meaningful local and national benefits while supporting energy security.”