Why Rosehall?

The Rosehall Wind Farm site was identified following a site search across the Highlands area. We’ve carried out necessary environmental studies to ensure there will be no significant effects on local people or on wildlife. The South and East Sutherland Local Plan is supportive of wind power in appropriate locations where any adverse effects are minimised.

The Rosehall Wind Farm would:

• Provide around 13,800 homes’ annual electricity needs – that’s approximately half the homes in a city the size of Inverness
• Save the emission of over 55,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually
• Contribute to the Scottish Executive Renewable Energy Targets (18% by 2010, 40% by 2020)
• Provide a community fund over the project’s lifetime
• Community engagement

In March 2006 Blanket Testing was carried out   in Larig in conjunction with Age Concern. One hundred   blankets were exchanged; ensuring that everyone who visited left with a safe electric blanket. This programme seeks to influence older people by highlighting the importance of electric blanket safety and is as much about education and awareness as it is about the provision of free tests and replacement blankets.