Windshiel Wind Farm is Alerion’s first project in Scotland. The proposed site is located near Duns in the Abbey St. Bathans, Preston and Bonkyl Community Council area in the Scottish Borders, ELCC are on the list of statutory consultees as a neighbouring community council.
The proposal includes up to four wind turbines and supporting infrastructure, such as access tracks, construction compounds and an on-site substation to connect the project to the National Grid.
Proposal of Application Notice (PAN)
Alerion has confirmed that they intend to submit a planning application under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to Scottish Borders Council for the Proposed Development in the first quarter of 2027 with an installed capacity of 20 MW.
Public Exhibition The first public event was in May 2026 and ELCC have now been informed of a second public exhibition:
- When: Wednesday 11 November, 2:00pm to 8:00pm
- Where: Duns Volunteer Hall
- What to expect: Information on the updated proposal, the expected timetable for the planning application, and an explanation of how to submit comments to the Council once the application is lodged.
What happens next?
Once the application is submitted, members of the public will have the opportunity to make formal comments (known as representations).
