Carn na Saobhaidh Wind Farm

Consultation and Public Exhibitions

At RES, we believe in meaningful and effective engagement, and we aim to engage early with the local community and key stakeholder in order to facilitate constructive consultation. 

As part of our pre-application consultation, we hosted two public exhibitions in the local area where we shared more information about the project and attendees were able to provide us with their feedback. Our team were on hand to answer any questions and comment forms were available to gather feedback.

The closing date for written feedback to RES on the preliminary design was Friday 23 October 2026. Comments will still be accepted after this date but may not be considered in relation to the design development, please contact us for more information

All information provided during the public exhibitions is available to view below.

Click on each image to enlarge

Click on each image to enlarge

Welcome to our public exhibition

The need for onshore wind

Infrastructure and layout

Interactive map

We have created an interactive map of the current design for Carn Na Saobhaidh Wind Farm. By exploring the different layers, and zooming in and out on the map you will be able to see: 

  1. the new turbine and infrastructure placement, within the red line boundary
  2. the full constraints map showing information gathered from archaeology, cultural heritage, ecology, hydrology and peat surveys
  3. the full transport and access route
  4. nearby operational wind farms and other wind farms in planning and/or development
  5. viewpoint locations and the Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) (theoretical extent of where turbines will be visible from, assuming 100% visibility as per NatureScot guidance)
  6. viewpoints coloured in pink have photomontages and wirelines prepared for them which will open when you click on the viewpoint. You can maximise the picture in a new tab by clicking on it.

We have set the map to open on the infrastructure layout for initial viewing and have included a legend to help you read the map. To view the legend, and to see the list of other layers available, please open the menu on the left hand side. To 'switch' each layer on and off, click the 'eye' image, which will appear as you hover on each layer to hide/view. In addition to selecting the different layers, you will be able to move the slider from left to right across the screen to compare the current design with the Scoping layout from 2025. 

To search for your address to understand the theoretical visibility from your property, click the 'Search' button at the top of the left hand menu and enter your details.

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Click on image to open the interactive map

 

We recommend viewing the map on a desktop device or in landscape format for best viewing and user experience.

Environmental considerations

Environmental considerations

Environmental considerations

Traffic and transport

Viewpoint 2 - Near Milton of Farr

Viewpoint 5 - West end of Loch Duntelchaig

Viewpoint 11 - Meall Fuar Mhonaidh

Viewpoint 14 - A9 north of Slochd

Maximising the local benefit

Working with the wider community

About RES

Commenting on the proposal

Please note that comments submitted to RES at this time are not representations to the determining authority (Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit). There will be an opportunity to submit representations to the determining authority should an application be made.

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