EnergieKontor UK Ltd has submitted a proposal for a major industrial wind farm at Ballach, near Glen Strathfarrar, in the Scottish Highlands. The development would consist of 20 turbines, including 11 with tip heights of up to 230 metres, together with extensive access tracks and a large-scale battery energy storage system.
A Threat to Scotland’s Fragile Peatlands
The Ballach site lies on deep, fragile peat soils, some of the most important natural carbon stores in Scotland. Peatlands play a critical role in locking away carbon and regulating our climate. Disturbing these sensitive areas for turbine foundations, tracks, and infrastructure risks releasing vast amounts of stored carbon, undermining the very climate benefits these projects claim to deliver.
Impact on the Glen Strathfarrar National Scenic Area
The development sits on the edge of the Glen Strathfarrar National Scenic Area (NSA), one of Scotland’s most cherished landscapes. The towering turbines — more than twice the height of the Forth Bridge — would dominate long-distance views, permanently altering the character of this protected landscape and eroding the sense of wildness that attracts visitors from across the world.
Risks to Health, Wildlife, and Tourism
Beyond landscape impacts, the proposal raises serious concerns:
- Public health and safety risks from large-scale turbines and battery storage.
- Wildlife disturbance, with peatland and upland habitats supporting protected species.
- Tourism impacts, as visitors come to the Highlands for unspoiled scenery, not industrial energy zones.
Why Your Voice Matters
Local communities and campaigners are calling for strong opposition to this scheme. Every objection counts. Submitting an objection is a way to demonstrate that Scotland’s peatlands, landscapes, and rural communities deserve better than short-term, profit-driven developments.
📅 Deadline for objections: Monday 15th September 2025
👉 You can submit your objection directly through our campaign tool here: https://ballach.object.now
Take Action Today
Please take a few minutes to lodge your objection. Share this campaign with friends, family, and community groups who care about protecting the Highlands. Together, we can send a clear message: Scotland’s peatlands and landscapes are not for sale.