SSE Renewables has announced the successful delivery of the first three wind turbine blades to the Viking Wind Farm in Shetland.

Vestas, which is supplying the 103 wind turbines which make up the wind farm, is responsible for safely managing the process of getting the wind turbine blades and other components from their factories to Lerwick and then delivering them from there to the Viking site.

Robert Yeates, Lead Project Manager With Vestas, said: "Now that the period of extreme weather has passed, I'm pleased to say that the first turbine blade convoy was able to make its way to site this afternoon. It went to plan thanks to the continued expertise of McFadyen's Transport Ltd and the wider supporting team.

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"With the help of specialist Police Scotland officers who escorted the loads, the journey was completed safely and with the minimum of disruption to road users"

Aaron Priest, Stakeholder Manager For The Viking Wind Farm, said: "Delivery of the first turbine blades marks yet another significant moment in the construction of Viking Wind Farm.

"It was particularly impressive to watch the first turbine blades being transported to site and, again, we would like to thank all those involved in the delivery process. It is their excellent co-ordination which continues to ensure that road users' journeys are not significantly impacted.

"Erection of the first turbine sections at the Viking Wind Farm site is now underway. The wind turbine component convoys are expected to conclude in July at the latest."