REPRESENTATIONS:
RES, in partnership with Dunecht Estates, has made an application to install a wind farm on the summit plateau of the Hill of Fare. The application can be viewed online at :
Scottish Government – Energy Consents Unit – Application Details
The application consists of 16 turbines on the summit plateau, each 180-200m (600-650’) tall to the blade tip. At this height they will be lit at night for aviation avoidance. The total capacity will be greater than 50MW so the application will be determined by the Energy Consents Unit in Edinburgh on behalf of Scottish Ministers, and not by Aberdeenshire Council.
In line with the results of the Community Council’s survey of residents’ opinions on the wind farm, ESCC’s position is one of opposition to this proposed development.
A public enquiry took place in Banchory Town Hall in September 2025. The interested parties have now submitted their closing statements to the Reporter appointed by the Scottish Government. The Reporter will send her report and recommendation whether to approve or refuse the application to Scottish Ministers by 20th January 2026.