Liddesdale wind farm

Liddesdale wind farm is a proposed onshore wind farm comprising up to 80 turbines located across two sites within Wauchope Forest and Newcastleton Forest in the Scottish Borders.  

EDF Renewables UK is in the initial stages of the proposed project’s development with a scoping announcement made in June 2023. 

Engagement with the local community has been prioritised as EDF Renewables UK looks to start dialogue about the 400MW development and how this project could help to support the local economy and actively contribute towards Scotland’s renewable energy aspirations. 

About the project   

The project is at an early stage, and an Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report was submitted to the Energy Consents Unit in June 2023, which sets out EDF Renewables UK’s approach to assessing the environmental considerations for a wind energy development on the site.

These environmental studies, along with feedback from the local community and other stakeholders, will be used to inform the design of the proposals. You can access the Scoping Report submitted in June via the following PDF links:

• Liddesdale wind farm Scoping Report June 2023
  • Appendix A – Figures:
    • Chapter 1 Figures – Introduction
    • Figure 5.1a LVIA Study Area and ZTV of Proposed Development (to Blade Tip)
    • Figure 5.1b LVIA Study Area and ZTV of Proposed Development (to Blade Tip)
    • Figure 5.2a Landscape Character within 10km
    • Figure 5.2b Landscape Character within 10km
    • Figure 5.3a Landscape Planning Designations within 45km
    • Figure 5.3b Recreational Routes within 45km
    • Figure 5.3c Landscape Planning Designations and Recreational Routes within 45km
    • Figure 5.4 Topographic Map within 10km
    • Figure 6.1 – Heritage Assets
    • Figure 7.1 Vantage Points and Viewsheds: Newcastleton
    • Figure 7.2 Vantage Points and Viewsheds: Wauchope East
    • Figure 7.3 Vantage Points and Viewsheds: Wauchope West
    • Figure 7.4 Ornithology Survey Areas
    • Figure 7.5 Designated Sites
  • Appendix B, C, D, E

There will be multiple opportunities for the community to view, comment and provide feedback on the proposals as they develop.  

EDF Renewables UK will be holding community engagement events to display an initial proposal later this year, and will publish details of these events on this website and in local press. 

Project timeline 

We are in the early stages of project development and there will be many opportunities to engage with the team and inform the design of the project as we progress. 

Working with the community  

EDF Renewables UK’s community consultation on Liddesdale Wind Farm has so far involved public exhibitions and community events throughout the summer in 2023 to share its initial proposals, as well as providing regular updates to residents and other interested parties. 

In Scotland, EDF Renewables UK delivers £5,000 per megawatt of installed capacity per year for the wind farm’s operational lifetime, in line with Scottish Government guidance. If approved, Liddesdale wind farm will provide direct benefits to the local area through a long-term community benefit fund and community investment opportunities. 

Ensuring that Liddesdale wind farm also opens up opportunities to develop and deliver green skills and jobs in the local area, the project team would explore opportunities for investment in skills development and utilisation of the local supply chain. 

Find out more  

Virtual exhibition

Following engagement throughout summer 2023, a virtual exhibition room has been created and can be access here: Liddesdale wind farm exhibition

You can keep in touch with our team using the dedicated project phone number and email address. If you wish to sign up to receive project updates from our team, please email us to provide your consent.  

Email: liddesdalewindfarm@edf-re.uk