SSE has confirmed it is to withdraw two of its planning applications.

One application relates to the 81MW Dalnessie wind farm in Sutherland, while the other is a proposed extension to Fairburn wind farm (36MW) in Glen Orrin, Ross-shire.

In a statement, the company said that following a review of both plans, it was decided that continued investment in progressing the schemes was no longer financially viable.

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Colin Nicol, SSE Director of Onshore Renewables, said: "SSE continues to have a good pipeline of very strong onshore renewable developments across Scotland.

"Each project is dealt with on a case-by-case basis and the decision to end Dalnessie and Fairburn Extension means that we can redirect resources onto the best projects in our portfolio, ensuring they more effectively deliver the best value renewable energy for the consumer and SSE, consistent with our commitment to being a responsible developer."

(JP/MH)