Case Studies

Wind farm
Force 9 Energy
Moray, north Scotland

A wind farm project proposed for north of Scotland's Cairngorms National Park, amid a growing climate of hostility towards the proliferation of turbines. The local county council had approved a clutch of wind farms but was beginning to face stiff opposition from well-organised, well-informed groups campaigning on a Scotland-wide basis. Later proposals were being delayed by public inquiries and refused applications, while approved wind farms in the vicinity indicated a likelihood of cumulative impact considerations.



Pendragon carried out extensive desktop and on-the-ground research to establish the probable views of local residents, councillors, the media and a range of interested parties. Communications measures included a leaflet sent to all surrounding communities, advertising, public exhibitions, presentations and one-to-one meetings. The project passed through the local authority's consents procedure with many expressions of support and very few objections.

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