A proposed wind farm near Invermoriston in the Highlands has received planning permission from the Scottish Government.

The Bhlaraidh wind farm, which will be developed by SSE Generation Limited, will have 32 turbines, generating up to 108MW – enough to power approximately 50,900 homes.

The scheme will cost around £166.3m to establish.

Over a 25-year period, it will also provide approximately £13m for community benefit projects, including a sustainable energy fund and skills and training initiatives. In addition, SSE is working with partners on a development initiative for the Great Glen (DIGG), the overall aim of which is to maximise the social, economic and community benefits of renewable energy investment in the Great Glen over the coming decade.

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Commenting on the proposals, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said: "The Bhlaraidh wind farm will create jobs both in its construction and during its lifetime, and once up and running will save thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

"With this wind farm we will now be able to produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 50,900 homes.

"Wind farms like this provide considerable benefits to their local community, and play an important part in helping Scotland reach its target of the equivalent of 100 per cent of electricity demand generated from renewables.

"The Scottish Government wants to see the right developments in the right places, and Scottish planning policy is clear that the design and location of any wind farm should reflect the scale and character of the landscape, as well as being considered environmentally acceptable."

(JP/IT)