Whitelee Windfarm area, South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire - Public Information Events for Proposed Windfarm Repowering

Whitelee Windfarm Repowering - Public Information Event

ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) invites you to participate in the Public Information Days on the proposal for Whitelee Windfarm Repowering. SPR intends to apply to the Scottish Ministers for consent under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 following the EIA Scoping Report.

The Proposed Development is anticipated to comprise of around 124 wind turbines with blade tip heights of up to 250 metres and associated onsite infrastructure. We are committed to engaging with the community throughout the development process, to ensure local communities, interested parties and stakeholders are given the opportunity to learn about the proposal, to ask questions and provide feedback.

SPR will be hosting the first round of Public Information Days at the following three locations in October 2026:

Location: Strathaven Hotel, Strathaven, ML10 6SZ

When: October 20th & 21st from 2pm to 7pm

Location: Morton Hall, Newmilns, KA16 9DG

When: October 26th & 27th from 2pm to 7pm

Location: Eglinton Arms, Eaglesham, G76 0LG

When: October 28th & 29th from 2pm to 7pm

Details of the proposal are available to view on our project website at https://www.scottishpowerrenewables.com/onshore-new/onshore-scotland/wind-scotland/windfarms-in-development/whitelee-windfarm-repowering

If you require further information or if you wish to make comments on the proposals, please contact us via the dedicated project email address: whiteleerepowering@scottishpower.com 

Please note that this notice does not relate to a planning application. Any comments made to the prospective applicant are not representations to the planning authority. If a planning application is subsequently submitted, neighbour notification and Council publicity will be undertaken and you will have the opportunity to make formal representations regarding the proposal at that time.