The Benhshinnie site benefits from high average wind speeds of 9 metres per second. It is distant from major settlements and, owing to the topography of the site, would be obscured from many local viewpoints.

 

Status:

Burcote Wind is currently consulting with the community on the proposals for Benshinnie.

 

Location:

Dumfries and Galloway, 3km (1.9 miles) from Parton, 9km (5.6 miles) from St. John's Town of Dalry, 12.5km (7.8 miles) from Castle Douglas

 

Number of homes powered:

53,000 - about 75% of all households in Dumfries and Galloway