Wind farm planned close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

BBC Scotland Friday 28 August 2026, 11:07 UTC 1 min read

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The developer says its project involves up to 12 turbines and would see the restoration of peatbog.

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Wind farm planned close to Flow Country World Heritage Site

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